Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This hotel has 131 rooms, numerous function rooms, eating and drinking options.
- Facilities available in the venue include: numerous function rooms, eating and drinking options.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest train station is Sheffield City Centre.
- The nearest bus station is Sheffield City Centre.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: boardrooms 2, 4 and 6.
- The following areas have stepped access: bar and raised area in the restaurant.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Park meeting room can be accessed via a platform lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: mobility scooter charging facilities.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Diversity and Inclusion Training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, next to the lounge bar, and in the spa.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, next to the lounge bar, and the lower level meeting rooms.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations on the ground floor and in the spa.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the spa and pool areas.
- Standard shower facilities are located in the spa and pool areas.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front, and to the side of the hotel.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a very easy slope and automatic doors.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 6 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located next to the hotel entrance.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the hotel, opposite the main parking area.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 120cm.
- The automatic doors may be card activated at night.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead and slightly to the right after entering.
- The distance from the entrance is 6m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
Room (Business Centre)
- The room is located next to reception.
- The distance from reception is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 77cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Marco Pierre White - Steakhouse Bar and Grill)
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Location and Access
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- The restaurant is located to the left side after entering, and is also the breakfast restaurant.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, buffet counters, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free and lactose free.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The self-service breakfast and buffet counter heights range between 75cm and 90cm. There is a touch screen tea and coffee machine with controls at a height of 140cm.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the upper level of the restaurant.
- There is stepped access to the counter.
- There is 1 step with no handrails.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The height of the counter is 108cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the bar area on the upper level of the restaurant.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and booths.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Lounge Bar)
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Location and Access
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- The Lounge Bar is located to the left of the main reception area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 146cm.
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Service
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- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, colleagues who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located in the centre of the room.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Seating Area (Beer Garden)
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Location and Access
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- This outdoor area is located to the rear of the lounge bar,.
- The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
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Seating Area
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- The seating area is uncovered.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
Room (Hadfield 1)
- The room is located on the ground floor, opposite the lounge bar.
- The distance from reception is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This room can be combined with Hadfield 2 to make the larger Hadfield Room.
Room (Hadfield 2)
- The room is located on the ground floor, next to Hadfield 1.
- The distance from reception is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 140cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a bar in the room at a height of 105cm. This room can be combined with Hadfield 1 to make the larger Hadfield Room.
Room (Devonshire 1)
- The room is located to the far, left side of the venue.
- The distance from reception is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is an entry system at a height of 112cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 144cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This room can be combined with Devonshire 2 to make the larger Devonshire Room.
Room (Devonshire 2)
- The room is located to the far, left side of the venue.
- The distance from reception is 46m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is an entry system at a height of 112cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 144cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This room can be combined with Devonshire 1 to make the larger Devonshire Room.
Area (Devonshire Foyer)
- This area is located outside the main Devonshire Room; there are multiple points of access, and this room can be used in conjunction with the other Devonshire rooms, or as a standalone room.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 136cm.
- Facilities available in this area include: meeting and function room; and access to other meeting rooms.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and long tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Room (Boardroom 2)
- The room is located on the ground floor to the right of reception.
- The distance from reception is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is an electronic projection screen in this room, and a sideboard for serving refreshments.
Room (Boardroom 4)
- The room is located on the ground floor to the right of reception.
- The distance from reception is 24m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a sideboard for serving refreshments in this room.
Room (Boardroom 6)
- The room is located on the ground floor to the right of reception.
- The distance from reception is 28m.
- The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 75cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a sideboard for serving refreshments in this room.
Room (Park Room)
- The room is located on the upper floor, near the spa.
- The distance from the lift is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a platform lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
- There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
- The doors open away from you.
- The doors are easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is a sideboard for serving refreshments in this room.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, opposite the Hadfield Rooms.
- The distance from reception is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 120cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 105cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
