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Getting To The Hospital (Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace)

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• By Road View
  • Bracknell Healthspace is located on Brants Bridge at the Running Horse Roundabout to the east of Bracknell. The postcode to use for the Sat-Nav is RG12 9RT. From the west, Bracknell Healthspace can be accessed by the A329 (London Road). From the east, Bracknell Healthspace can also be accessed by the A329 (London Road).
  • Parking including Blue Badge Bays is available on the ground level and is free of charge.
• By Bus View
  • Several local bus routes serve the site. They are First Bus 155, 191 and Green Line 702 and 703.
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The closest station is Bracknell which is just over a 1 mile from the site. Bus services 702 or 703 operate from the station. Both services stop on Bullbrook then it is a 3 minute walk to the front of the building. There are also several taxi services which run from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the link below for train services.
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  • Please see the links below for bus services.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace)

• There is not a Patient Advice and Liaison Service (PALS) at the hospital.
• There are not volunteers available for help and assistance at the hospital.
• Documents are available in an alternative format and can be provided to include: Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area on the hospital site.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available on request.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the hospital.
• Mobility aids are available to help patients move around and include; wheelchairs.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
• There is a Changing Places facility at this hospital which is located on the first floor.
• To view the Changing Places Accessibility Guide please click here.

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Hospital Parking (Royal Berkshire Bracknell Healthspace)

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• Parking View
  • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the hospital.
  • 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 366cm x 605cm (12ft x 19ft 10in).
  • 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 of the Main Entrance.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
• 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is clearly signposted.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.

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Getting To (Changing Areas)

• The changing area is/are located on the first floor.
• Access to the changing area is via the main entrance.
• Enter via the main entrance and bear left towards the lift.
  Take the lift to the ground floor.
  Exit the lift, turn left and follow the corridor until you reach the atrium where the main reception is.
  As the changing areas are in a staff area on the first floor, you will be escorted from the main reception by a member of staff via the lift.
• There is step free access, via lift, to the changing area.
• The changing area is approximately 20m from the main entrance lift.
• There is a/are manual, double door(s) which may be difficult to open between the main entrance lift and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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 204cm.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There are manual doors on the right hand side.
  • The doors are double, heavy and open towards you (pull).
  • The width of the doors are 178cm.

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Other Floors (Atrium - Main Reception)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Atrium - Main Reception)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the Atrium area.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 175cm x 148cm (5ft 9in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 154cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • This lift overcomes the steps straight ahead as you enter the main entrance but still brings you out onto the ground floor.

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Entrance (Female Changing Area)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, along the corridor between Outpatients 1 and Pathology.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.

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Entrance (Male Changing Area)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, along the corridor between Outpatients 1 and Pathology.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.

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Changing Places (Female)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located in the female changing area.
  • The facility is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is level access into the facility, via lift.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 125cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks at 149cm and 178cm from the floor.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Changing Places (Male)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located in thre male changing area.
  • The facility is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is level access into the facility, via lift.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 500cm x 320cm.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is fixed.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is push.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 125cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There are coat hooks at 148cm and 159cm from the floor.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Female)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the female changing area.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 17m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is pictorial 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 95cm x 237cm (3ft 1in x 7ft 9in).
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There are coat hooks at 149cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is not a wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour 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 washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Male)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the area.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the male changing area.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 21m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the area.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is pictorial 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 92cm x 239cm (3ft x 7ft 10in).
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There are coat hooks at 150cm and 160cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is not a wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour 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 washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the female changing area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 17m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The 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 248cm x 236cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 182cm.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 112cm and 159cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • 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 123cm.
  • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the staff male changing area on the first floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a male toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 243cm x 239cm (7ft 12in x 7ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 178cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 144cm and 55cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • 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 126cm.
  • 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 123cm (4ft).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located in the male changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located in the female changing area.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the first floor lift lobby.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The toilet seats have a high visual contrast.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The wall fixed soap dispenser is located above the wash basin.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Related Access Guides

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