Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Engineering and the Environment - teaching rooms, labs and workshops and staff offices, Estates and Facilities and Boldrewood Cafe.
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- Part of level 1 of this building is called the Building 176 Link, as it extends beyond the building towards Building 175.
- There is no internal access to Building 175 from here, however, as it is not a University building.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Southampton.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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- The nearest mainline railway stations are Southampton Parkway (Airport) and Southampton Central (City Centre).
Parking Information
- Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
- There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
- If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 523cm (9ft 10in x 17ft 2in).
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Venue Car Park
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- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are loose chippings.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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- The route from the car park to the main entrance is via a loose chippings path with a moderate slope.
- There is also a multi-storey car park located at the campus which can be seen in photograph 5.
Level Change (Access from Burgess Road)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the side of the main entrance.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Access from Burgess Road)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the front of the building, in the corner just before the steps.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1 and 2.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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- The lift gives access to the outside of the building, to the left of the main entrance as you face it, from Burgess Road.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).
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- This entrance gives access to level 2 of the building.
Outside Access (Out of Hours Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, next to the lift to access the main entrance from Burgess Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
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- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the building.
- It is used 06:00 - 08:00 and 18:00 - 23:00 Monday - Friday and 06:00 - 23:00 at weekends.
- A swipe card is required to use this entrance during these times.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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- There are turnstiles, 55cm (22in) and a gate 86cm (34in) located just past the reception desk, leading to the main part of the building.
- A university card is required get past these security barriers, although the gate can also be opened by reception.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a fixed hearing loop located in room 2013.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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- Hearing loops are fitted in most teaching rooms.
- The CLS Lecture Room at the far end of the Building 176 Link on level 1 has level access and does not contain fixed tables and chairs.
- Photograph 1 shows Lecture Room 1107 in the Building 176 Link area, which is also accessible, as is teaching room 2013, next to the cafe (photograph 2).
- The main corridor doors on level 1 are push pad operated automatic doors (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
- Photograph 5 shows the Fluids Teaching Lab on level 1.
- Photograph 6 shows the meeting room on level 5.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left, past the security barriers.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 270cm (4ft 7in x 8ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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- There are two lifts available here.
- The lift on the left as you face them is slightly smaller - 136 x 159cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 3in), with a door width of 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Both lifts contain hearing loops.
Eating and Drinking (Boldrewood Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches, hot and cold snacks.
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- There are also computer terminals available at the rear on fixed tables 109cm (3ft 7in) high, although there is one at 74cm (2ft 5in) high.
- Vending machines are also available in the cafe.
Accessible Toilet (2079)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead from the security barriers, past the stairs and the male toilet.
- There is an identical toilet in the same location on level 3 (photograph 2), and also on levels 4 (photograph 3 and (photograph 4).
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 213cm x 219cm (6ft 12in x 7ft 2in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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- There is also an accessible toilet located on level 1, off the corridor leading to the out of hours entrance (photograph 4).
- It has the transfer space on the right and the door opens outwards.
- It also has a larger cubicle and contains an accessible shower.
- This cubicle is accessed by the level 1 ramp.
Accessible Toilet (1007)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the out of hours entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along the out of hours entrance ramp.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 245cm (7ft 5in x 8ft).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 156cm (5ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The toilet has the transfer space on the right and the door opens outwards.
- It also has a larger cubicle and contains an accessible shower.
- This cubicle is accessed by the level 1 ramp.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the level 1 accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The shower and toilet are accessed by the level 1 ramp.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on level 2, just past the cafe.
- The female toilets are 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on level 2, straight ahead from the security barriers.
- The male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- These toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards and grab rails fitted.
- There are identical toilets on all other levels, although the toilets on level 1 are accessed via the level 1 ramp.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located on level 1, at the top of the ramp, by the out of hours entrance.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The shower is accessed from the lifts via the level 1 ramp.
Accessible Toilet (Building 176 Link)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area, on the right of the open plan area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 380cm (4ft 11in x 12ft 6in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower (Building 176 Link)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Building 176 Link)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located at the far end of the toilet area, on the right of the open plan area.
- The female and male toilets are 36m (39yd 1ft) from the lifts.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- These toilets contain cubicles with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.
Standard Shower (Building 176 Link)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the Building 176 Link toilet area.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The shower is accessed by a deep step.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.