Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Conference Rooms, Park View, Newman Suite, The Linder Boardroom.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England - Ground Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England - B2 Sub Basement link (new tab) - click here.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England - First Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England - Second Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England - Fourth Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England - Fifth Floor link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located to the front left and rear right of the building.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located to the front right of the building.
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Comments
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- The Royal College of Surgeons of England offer free sanitary products in all their standard toilets.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Meeting Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sixth Floor - The Linder / Boardroom please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sixth Floor - The Newman Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sixth Floor - Conference Suite One please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sixth Floor - Conference Suite Two please click here (new tab).
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Royal College of Surgeons of England is located off Lincoln's Inn Field within Holborn in Central London. Traffic in this area is extremely congested.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- For more information on Transport for London Bus Information please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Charing Cross.
- Charing Cross is located approximately 0.7 miles to the South West of the Royal College of Surgeons of England.
- For more information on Charing Cross Station please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Holborn.
- Holborn Station is located approximately 450m to the north of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and serves the Central and Piccadilly Lines.
- For more information on Holborn Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for London Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- Library Information.
- To see more information on Library please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7869 6555.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Archives please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7869 6520.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Hunterian Museum please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7869 6560.
- Email: [email protected].
- Conference Facility Information.
- Telephone Number: 0207 869 6703.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking (Lincoln's Inn Fields)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The Blue Badge parking bays do not have a marked zone around them.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on off Lincoln's Inn Field.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on off Lincoln's Inn Field.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the building.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- Standard parking around Lincoln's Inn Field includes Electric Vehicle Charging points.
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Comments
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- Car parking is not available for use by the general public and is for College use only.
- The College has a dedicated parking space for disabled visitors. Please enquire by booking this space in advance by calling reception on 0207 869 6400.
Building Parking (Portugal Street)
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 190cm x 500cm (6ft 3in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Portugal Street.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 190cm x 635cm (6ft 3in x 20ft 10in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Portugal Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Car parking is not available for use by the general public and is for College use only.
- The College has a dedicated parking space for disabled visitors. Please enquire by booking this space in advance by calling reception on 0207 869 6400.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - Lincoln's Inn Fields)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor foyer.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 128cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 89cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right on the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Outside Access (Portugal Street Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Portugal Street to the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the café.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Royal College of Surgeons of England'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 162cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of you beyond the entrance.
- There is/are 12 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Portugal Street Entrance)
- The lift is located just inside the Portugal Street Entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
- 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 180cm (3ft 5in x 5ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not 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 not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located within the main entrance foyer next to the statue of John Hunter.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the Main Entrance - Lincoln's Inn Fields.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The College no longer occupies the third floor of the building.
Lift (Main Lifts)
- The lift is located to the right of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance - Lincoln's Inn Fields.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B2, B1, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1275kg.
- There are heavy double doors to enter and exit the lift lobby on floor B1 and B2.
- 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 230cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not 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 loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
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Comments
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- There are 4 similar lifts in this area.
- The College no longer occupies the third floor of the building.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and wood.
- There is bench seating at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- There is a quiet space situated to the front left of the building.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- The system is a portable loop.
- A portable hearing loop is available from reception.
- The hearing assistance system is available only on request.
Quiet Space(s)
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
- The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- Furniture can be moved to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Right of the Building - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the building on the sixth floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 90cm.
- 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).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left of the Building - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the front left of the building on the sixth floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main lifts.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 medium.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 250cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a push button flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is medium.
- 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is medium.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 190cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 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 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 92cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The gender neutral toilet is located near the Newman Suite to the front right of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main lifts.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The Royal College of Surgeons of England offer free sanitary products in all their standard toilets.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- The flooring within the toilet area is shiny and may appear particularly slippery (photograph 4).