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Getting Here (Stepping Hill Hospital)

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• By Road View
  • Stepping Hill Hospital is located south of the town of Stockport.
    It can be easily accessed via the A6 Buxton Road from either the south or from Stockport Town centre.
  • The Oasis Building has it's own car park in front of the building.
    There are 2 Blue Badge bays available.
    Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    There is a pay and display machine to the side of the car park and the right hand end of the building.
• By Bus View
  • The main hospital bus stop is located off Poplar Grove.
    The services which stop at this bus stop are the 192, 375 and 394.
    These services are run by High Peak Buses and Stagecoach.
    There are several other bus stops around the service roads which go around the hospital site.
    There is an onsite bus stop.
    The main bus stop is just as you enter the Poplar Road site.
    There are also several others on the service roads around the site.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Woodsmoor station.
    It is located 0.5 miles away from the hospital, approximately a 10 minute walk via Ripley Avenue.
    There is also Hazel Grove station which is slightly further at 0.8 miles from the hospital.
• Useful Links View
  • Hospital location finder and route planner.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for Greater Manchester buses, Bee Network.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Information for Woodsmoor Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Oasis Building)

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is a/are hearing assistance system(s) available.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Hospital Parking (Oasis Building)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the Oasis Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 233cm x 475cm (7ft 8in x 15ft 7in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point.
  • The drop-off point is located to the left side of the Oasis car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• Paying View
  • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
  • Payment signs are provided.
  • Payment signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park and throughout the car park.
  • Payment signs do make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Payment machines are located at the side of the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
• Access to the Hospital View
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Oasis Building main entrance.

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Getting To (Bevan Place)

• Bevan Place is/are located on the ground floor of the Oasis Building.
• Access to Beavan Place is via the Oasis Building main entrance.
• Enter via the Oasis Building main entrance and turn right.
  Proceed along the corridor, go past the visitor lift and continue to the end of the corridor.
  The entrance to Bevan Place is straight ahead.
• There is step free access to Bevan Place.
• Bevan Place is approximately 33m from the Oasis Building main entrance.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Oasis Building Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Oasis building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 170cm.
  • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.

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Entrance (Bevan Place Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Oasis Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 149cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.

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Reception (Bevan Place)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the Bevan Place entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Bevan Place entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is armchair seating.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Ward (Bevan Place)

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• Ward Information View
  • This is a/an rehabilitation for older patients ward.
  • This is a male ward.
  • There is/are 16 side room(s) available.
  • There is/are 16 bed(s) on this ward in total.
• Ward Access View
  • There is a/are door(s) leading into the ward.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • There is level access throughout the ward.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using any manual doors within the ward.
  • There is clear signage on the ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Relatives' Room View
  • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
  • The width of the door opening into the relatives' room is over 75cm.
  • There is not a clear turning space in the relatives' room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests available within the relatives' room.
• Ward Features and Patient Facilities View
  • A hearing assistance system is not available on the ward.
  • The ward does not play background music.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • A mobile hoist is available on the ward.
  • There is an accessible washroom with a wheel in shower for patients on the ward.
  • There are accessible toilet facilities for patients on the ward.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located on the ground floor of the Oasis Building next to Outpatients reception.
  • There are standard toilet facilities on the ward for visitors.
• Visiting Times View
  • There are set visiting times for the ward.
  • Visiting times are 09:30 to 12:00, 13:00 to 16:00 and 18:00 to 20:30.
  • The visiting times are the same for each day.
  • Protected meal times are between 12:00 to 13:00 and 16:00 to 17:00.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • For access there is a single manual door which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played at certain times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 63cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 51cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables and armchairs.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Treatment Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Treatment Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a hatch for dispensing medicines which is 81cm high.
  • There is not room to sign documents.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Examination Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Examination Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (ADL Kitchen)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Kitchen.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The kitchen worktops, sink and cooker hob are all 89cm high.
  • The sink has twist/turn taps.
• Comments View
  • The kitchen worktops, sink and cooker hob are all 89cm high.
  • The sink has twist/turn taps.

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Conference / Meeting Facilities (Seminar Room)

• Conference/meeting facilities are available.
• The conference/meeting facilities are located on Bevan Ward, next to reception.
• There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The lighting levels in the room(s) are good.

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Family Room (Visitors Lounge)

• The family room is located to the right from the ward entrance.
• There is step-free access to the family room.
• The family room is clearly signed.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• The type of flooring in the family room is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a refreshment counter.
• There is not a sink.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a water dispenser available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• Background music is not played in the room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels in the room are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a height adjustable bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located ahead from the Bevan Place Ward entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial, written or text and dementia friendly signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 348cm x 348cm (11ft 5in x 11ft 5in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) 161cm from the floor.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 89cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 116cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 75cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 142cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm.
  • There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 192cm (6ft 4in).
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The bath is height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is twist/turn. It is a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over/for the bath.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is low.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead from the Bevan Place entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Bevan Place entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 112cm x 199cm (3ft 8in x 6ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is on the dropdown rail.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right from the Bevan Place entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m from the Bevan Place entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides (Bevan Place)

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Oasis Building link (new tab) - click here.