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Overview

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• About View
  • The Institute of Child Health is a large building with 8 floors.
  • There are 2 main lifts and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as B for the basement, G for the ground floor, 1 for the first floor, 2 for the second floor, and so on.
  • There is internal access to the rear of the building between the Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Institute of Child Health on the ground floor.
    There are internal entrances from The Wellcome Trust Building to the rear of the building from the first floor upwards.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest step-free train station is London Euston.
  • The nearest underground station is Russell Square.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• There are two external entrances into the building.
  The main entrance off Guildford Street provides step-free access via ramp and automatic doors to the ground floor.
  The entrance to the left-hand side of the building off Guildford Place provides step-free access to the ground floor of the Philip Ullman Wing.
  This entrance is for staff only.
  There is also an internal entrance from the Great Ormond Street Hospital and the Institute of Child Health via the ICH Link Corridor on the ground floor.
• The main entrance is not named but is signed 'UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health'. The Guildford Place staff entrance is not named or signed.
• The accessible entrance provides step-free access to the reception area on the ground floor.
• The staff entrance on Guildford Place has step-free access via a long ramp on a slight gradient.
  The internal entrance from the Great Ormond Street Hospital via the ICH Link Corridor on the ground floor has stepped access with a stair lift to overcome the steps.
  Internal entrances from The Wellcome Building within each of the Wellcome Trust Building lift lobbies from the first floor upwards are step-free and level.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
• There is a slope with a steep gradient between the ground floor and the Philip Ullman Wing.
  There are stairs between the ground floor and the lower ground floor for The Winter Garden to the rear of the building.
• A key card is required for access to offices G.01 to G.15 and laboratories G.16 to G.20 on the ground floor.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny or patterned finish.
• There is seating on the lower ground floor in The Winter Garden, and in each of the Wellcome Trust lift lobbies from the first floor upwards.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors that require key cards in circulation areas.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 7 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, lower ground floor and the first to fourth floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations with a transfer space on the left-hand side are on the lower ground floor within the male toilets lobby off the Winter Garden, and within the toilet lobbies on the first to fourth floors.
    The toilets with adaptations with a transfer space on the right-hand side are on the ground floor, and on the lower ground floor within the female toilets lobby off the Winter Garden.
    All toilets with adaptations are also signed for use as shared toilets for all.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the Philip Ullmann Wing, and on the lower ground floor off The Winter Garden.
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located on the second floor in the main access corridor, just outside the entrance to the library.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the first to fourth floor, off The Wellcome Trust Building lift lobby.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, Kennedy Lecture Theatre (ICH Main 237) (opens new tab).
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, Leolin Price Lecture Theatre (ICH Main 237) - WLG.08 (opens new tab).
• Seminar Rooms View
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, Lower Ground Seminar - WLG07 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, G03 ( Philip Ullman Wing 239) Levinsky Side Door (opens new tab).
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, G05 ( Philip Ullman Wing 239) PUW 2 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, G06 ( Philip Ullman Wing 239) PUW 3 (opens new tab).
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, G23 (Philip Ullman Wing 239) June Lloyd Room (opens new tab).
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on Institute of Child Health, G04 (Philip Ullman Wing 239) PUW 1 (opens new tab).
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• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Guildford Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Guildford Street.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 4 steps with a central handrail.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a low 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 170cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a key card reader before the second set of doors.
  The key card reader is 105cm from the floor.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located on the left after the main entrance, between the first and second set of doors.
• The distance from the first set of doors at the main entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• 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.

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Lift (Reception)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and left after the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The basement to the sixth floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Access to the third to sixth floors requires a key card to exit the lift lobby.

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Lift (The Wellcome Trust Building)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground floor to the sixth floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 106cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
• A key card is required for access to the fifth and sixth floors.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead and left after the main entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The lower ground floor to the sixth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There is a similar set of stairs to the left of the building in the Philip Ullmann Wing, as shown in the photographs.
  The basement to the sixth floor are accessed by these stairs.
  Access to the third to sixth floor requires a key card for further access.
  There is a further set of stairs to the rear of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the left after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 218cm (width) x 201cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 158cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 118cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, on the left out of the lift, in the female toilets lobby off the Winter Garden.
  • The distance from the reception lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you to enter the toilets lobby which is 92cm wide.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 187cm (width) x 162cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 123cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 160cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Signage on the external cubicle door indicates 'LH', although the facility has a right-hand transfer space.
    There is a light switch pull cord which is 114cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, on the left out of the lift, in the male toilets lobby off the Winter Garden.
  • The distance from the reception lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you to enter the toilets lobby which is 91cm wide.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 184cm (width) x 147cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 159cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Signage on the external cubicle door indicates 'RH', although the facility has a left-hand transfer space.
    There is a light switch pull cord which is 119cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, off the Wellcome Trust lift lobby.
  • The distance from the Wellcome Trust lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you to enter the toilets lobby which is 93cm wide.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 231cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 118cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 72cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The distance from the reception lift is 15m.
    There is a light switch pull cord toggle 63cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, off the Wellcome Trust lift lobby.
  • The distance from the Wellcome Trust lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you to enter the toilets lobby which is 93cm wide.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm (width) x 229cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 68cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The distance from the reception lift is 15m.
    There is a light switch pull cord toggle 70cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the third floor, off the Wellcome Trust lift lobby.
  • The distance from the Wellcome Trust lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you to enter the toilets lobby which is 93cm wide.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 228cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 138cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 72cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The distance from the reception lift is 15m.
    There is a light switch pull cord toggle 66cm from the floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the fourth floor, off the Wellcome Trust lift lobby.
  • The distance from the Wellcome Trust lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you to enter the toilets lobby which is 93cm wide.
  • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 227cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 70cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The distance from the reception lift is 15m.
    There is a light switch pull cord toggle 68cm from the floor.

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