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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include staff offices, seminar rooms, lecture theatres, practical teaching rooms, research and teaching laboratories, Common Rooms, PA Rooms, GEC, Centre for Professional Development, Student Services Centre, computer clusters, and the Barnes Library.
• The Medical Science Extension is located to the West of the Medical Science Building.
  The Wolfson Centre can be accessed off the Central area and West Wing of the Medical Science Building on the Lower Ground, Ground, First and Second Floors.
• Medical Science Extension link (new tab) - click here.
• Wolfson Centre for Medical Education link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Approaching from the north west or south east along the M6: Leave at Junction 6 (signposted Birmingham Central) to join the A38(M). At the end of the motorway, keep to the right, go over a flyover, then through some underpasses to join the A38 Bristol Road. The University is on the right, two and a half miles from the city centre.
    Approaching from the M42 north: Leave at Junction 8 to join the M6 northbound and follow the instructions above.
    Approaching from the south west: Leave the M5 at Junction 4 (signposted Birmingham SW) to join the A38. The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
    Approaching from the M40: It is easier to turn south on the M42 and leave at Junction 1, heading north on the A38 Bristol Road. The University is approximately eight miles from the motorway.
    To access the Medical School and Blue Zone areas of the Campus, turn off the A38 onto New Fosse Way, signposted to the Queen Elizabeth Hospital, and not the main turning for the university.
  • There is a staff car park located at the front of the Medical School with additional spaces off an access road to the left of the car park after entering through the barrier; all require a staff permit or Blue Badge.
    All Blue Badge holders can park at the Medical School and must use the intercom to Security to pass through the security barriers at the entrance to the car park from Vincent Drive.
    The nearest visitor parking is located at the Q-park QEHB off Metchley Park Road/Mendelsohn Way, B15 2TH which is 0.5 miles and a 12 minute walk from the Medical School, around the hospital site.
• By Bus View
  • Nxbus numbers 48 and X20 Platinum, X21 Platinum and X22 Platinum run from the city centre and stop near to the University Railway Station on Vincent Drive for the University and QE hospital, bus stop ID: nwmapjgj. This is 150 metres, a walk of around 3 minutes north of the main campus on a generally level route.
    Note: The accessible entrance is to the west of the main entrance on approach from the bus stop and station, via the glazed link, with the pedestrian paths to the left having a more gentle gradient than the vehicle route from the car park.
• By Train View
  • From Birmingham New Street Station around six trains an hour call at University Station and take 8-10 minutes. The final destinations for trains are Bromsgrove, Redditch, Hereford and Cardiff Central. The Medical School is a 4 minute walk from the University Station, north of the main campus on a generally level route.
    Note: The accessible entrance is to the west of the main entrance on approach from the bus stop and station, via the glazed link, with the pedestrian paths to the left having a more gentle gradient than the vehicle route from the car park.
• Useful Links View
  • National Express West Midlands website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail Enquiries for more information on trains to University and station information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • More information on how to get to the Edgbaston Campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • University Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• The interactive campus map and link to the mobility map are available here. The interactive map is also available on an app to download to your phone.https://www.birmingham.ac.uk/contact/directions/index.aspx

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Site/Campus Car Park (Medical School)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the venue off Vincent Drive.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Medical School Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 228cm x 460cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped access to the car park from the accessible entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 12 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are in the centre of the step(s).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the link between the Medical School building and the Medical School Extension (IBR West).
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the ramp.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• Main Reception is located to your left on entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.

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• Comments View
  • Beyond the main reception are barriers with a width of 55cm and a larger gate with a width of 100cm. The barriers are shown in photograph 3.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to EQG13 - EQG14.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the east wing of the building on lower the ground floor.
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
  • The steps can be seen in photograph 2. This area can be accessed step free by using the East Lift on the Ground, First or Second Floor.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Student Services)

• Student Services is located in the central area of the building on the ground floor.
• The desk is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception (Barnes Library)

• Barnes Library is located in front of you on entrance.
• The desk is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Library (Barnes Library)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • There are barriers to access the books on the ground floor with a width of 94cm which can be seen in photograph 1
  • The lift and steps to library floors LG, 1 and 2 are accessed by security barriers with a width of 100cm shown in photograph 2.
  • The gap between some of the shelves have a width of only 80cm between them.

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Other Floors (Barnes Library Library)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located to your right past the library barriers.
  • The stairs are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Barnes Library)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your right past the library entrance barriers.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Other Floors (Main Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1, 2. 3.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar sets of stairs throughout the rest of the building from the LG, G, 1, 2. Some of which are shown in photographs 2, 3, 4 and 5.

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Lift (Central)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in front of you on entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1050 kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 123cm (5ft 11in x 4ft).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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Lift (East Wing L093)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the far east of the east wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1200 kgs.
• The lift is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 256cm (3ft 6in x 8ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The highest controls are at a height of 140cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Lift (East Wing L030)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the east wing.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400 kg.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 110cm (3ft 5in x 3ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The highest control is 150cm from the ground.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar lift in the west wing this was out of service at the time of survey. This can be seen in photograph 2.

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Reception (School of Nursing)

• School of Nursing is located on the front of the east wing on the first floor.
• The desk is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the School of Nursing.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around (Second Floor)

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• Access View
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the West Wing on the second floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • The ramp can be seen in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to lower area of the second floor computer clusters.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to lower area of the second floor computer clusters.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • There are several sets of steps available an example of which is shown in photograph 2. There are similar sets of steps available. The ramp can be seen in photograph 3. There is an upper area access by 15+deep steps which can be seen in photograph 4.
  • There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to East Wing on the second Floor.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the majority of the East Wing on the second Floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp can be seen in photograph 5 and the steps in photograph 6.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • East Wing Laboratories ES2, ES3, ES4 and ES5 on the second floor can only be accessed by a set of three clearly marked deep steps with no handrails. These can be seen in photograph 7.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Arthur Thomson Hall)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is not space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 82cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 68cm and 72cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are not even.
• The Arthur Thomson Hall is located in the centre of the building on the third floor. There is a trip hazard located near the speakers area as shown in photograph 6. There is a stage at the front of the lecture theatre which is accessed by a set of five deep steps. There are two such sets of steps one with a handrail to the left and one with a handrail to the right as shown in photographs 7 and 8.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located within the east wing on the Lower Ground, Ground and First floors. As well as in the Centre for Professional Development on the ground floor of the West Wing.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located within the west wing on the ground floor, lower ground and first floors, the east wing on the ground and first and second floors and the centre of the building on the first floor..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located to your left on exiting the lift on the lower ground floor.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the first floor near central lift. This baby change has a height of 88cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor East Wing)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the east wing of the building on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 194cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 good.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 96cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • There are two sinks in this toilet cubicle one of which has no grab rails, a height of 83cm cannot be reached from the toilet and obstructs the transfer space. It also has a soap dispenser at a height of 102cm.
  • This additional sink is shown in photograph 3.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the same location on the first floor, shown in photographs 5 and 6.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Centre for Professional Development)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the Centre for Professional Development in the west wing of the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 210cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 good.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • 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 contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Ground)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located next to the east wing lift on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the east lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared 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 poor.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 168cm (4ft 11in x 5ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 130cm from floor level.
  • 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 84cm (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 lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord 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 female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is good.
  • 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).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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 contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Baby Change Room

• There is a room with a baby change located near the central lift on the first floor.
• The baby change within this room is at a height of 88cm.
• This room also has a bench, chairs and a coffee table.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the west wing on the lower ground floor.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the west wing lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to your left on exiting the east lift on the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the east lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • Lighting levels are good.