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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Wellcome – MRC Cambridge Stem Cell Institute (CSCI), the Cambridge Institute of Therapeutic Immunology & Infectious Disease (CITIID) and the Milner Therapeutics Institute - research labs, writing up areas, a lecture room, meeting rooms and a café.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Addenbrooke's Hospital is located to the south of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the A10 via Hauxton Road, High Street, Long Road and Hills Road.
  • There is parking in the Hospital Area.
• By Bus View
  • There are bus stops located around the Hospital Area. These serve routes A the busway, D the busway, P Pedigree U Universal, 13 Gold, 13A Gold, 13B Gold, 13C Gold, 16A, 25, 31, 114, 132, Citi 1, Citi 2, Citi 7, Park & Ride and X13 Gold.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.9 miles a 38 minute walk from the Addenbrooke's Site. Shelford Station is approximately 2.3 miles a 46 minute walk from the Addenbrooke's Site.
• Useful Links View
  • For Coach and Bus information.
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  • Travel Line Bus information.
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  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
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• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Shelford Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
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• Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
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• Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Staff Car Park.
  • The car park is located next to this building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Car Park 1.
  • The car park is located further along Puddicombe Way, past the Staff Car Park.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on the road in front of the building.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The shale area in front of the building (shown in photograph 4) can be used as accessible parking if requested in advance.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Staff Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located next to the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre, off Puddicombe Way.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 520cm (11ft 10in x 17ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre.
  • The nearest designated bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the Jeffrey Cheah Biomedical Centre main entrance.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the ground level of the car park. There are further Blue Badge bays on other levels. There is lift access to all levels of the car park.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park 1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the site, next to the clinical school and Keith Peters Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Keith Peters, Clinical School and Deakin Centre.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • 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 350cm x 600cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the Clinical School.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Clinical School.
  • The nearest designated bay is 150m (164yd 2in) from the Clinical School main 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, off Puddicombe Way.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is 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.
  • The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • 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 both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is 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 on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There is also a manual revolving door to the right of the entrance as you look at it (shown in photograph 5). This was not in use at the time of the survey.
  • There is a shorter ramp with a resting place located just past the steps, to the left of the main entrance as you face it (shown in photograph 7).

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Reception

• The main reception is located just inside the main entrance.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 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 moderate to good.
• 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 a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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• Comments View
  • Seating with no armrests is available just in front of the reception (shown in photograph 3).

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Eating and Drinking (JCBC Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located on the ground floor, to the right as you face reception.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 94cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
  • There are also high tables.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Access to the additional seating area is via a heavy door, 122cm wide, opening outwards with a threshold.

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Security Barriers

• There are security barriers located just inside main entrance, which are 52cm wide (photograph 2). There is a key card reader to access these barriers which is 105cm high.
• There is also an accessible barrier here (photograph 3), which is 91cm wide, with a key card reader 82cm high.
• There is a similar accessible gate at the far end of the ground floor atrium area, by the cafe (shown in photograph 4).
• These barriers gives access to the main lifts and stairs.
• The rest of the ground floor also requires key card access, except the reception, lecture room, cafe and cafe toilets.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to Cold Room L01-R59 on the first floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 122cm (4ft).
  • This ramp, located just off the central corridor on the first floor, is shown in photograph 1. There are identical ramps leading to the cold rooms on the second and third floors (shown in photographs 2 and 3).
  • There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Darkroom.
  • The width of the ramp is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • This ramp is shown in photograph 4. The Darkroom is located off the central corridor on the basement level.
  • 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 no 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 some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • The central corridor on most floors has yellows bands across the floor indicating where the entrances to labs are (photographs 9 and 10).
  • Photograph 11 shows the Lecture Room on the ground floor.
  • Photograph 12 shows a height adjustable desk. There are 2 of these available in the write up areas on floors 1 - 5.
  • Photograph 13 shows the height adjustable bench on the first floor. There is also one located on the second floor.
  • There are also fixed benches of different heights available (shown on photograph 14).
  • Photographs 15 and 16 show one of the kitchen / social areas available on each floor.
  • Photographs 17 and 18 show the kitchen / social area on the first floor specifically for Milner Therapeutics Institute.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead from the security barriers, then right.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the basement floor and from the first floor upwards.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1600kg.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 190cm x 170cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 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 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 good.

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• Comments View
  • There are two lifts here, one of which is a fire evacuation lift.
  • There is an identical lift, which is also a fire evacuation lift, at the rear of the building, 55m from the main entrance, shown in photographs 4 and 5.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5.
  • The stairs are located straight ahead from the security barriers, then right.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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 is an identical staircase at the rear of the building (shown in photograph 4).

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors at the front and rear of the building. The toilets at the front of the building on floors B and 1-5 contain an accessible shower.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor just off the café, at the rear of the building on floors 1-5, and in the changing rooms on the basement floor..
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the ground floor, and at the front of the building on floors 1-5..
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet on the ground floor by the café.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Café)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the café area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) 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 easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • 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 158cm x 230cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • 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 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 sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
  • 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 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 116cm.
  • 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 122cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 79cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor Front)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area to the left as you exit the main lift and stairs lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • 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 219cm x 325cm (7ft 2in x 10ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • 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 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 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 sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is good.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• Comments View
  • There are identical toilets with showers in the same location on floors 2-5, except these contain functional alarms (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
  • There is also a toilet and shower at the front of the building on the basement level. This has the transfer space on the right and a toilet seat with good contrast (shown in photographs 7 and 8).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Rear)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the rear right hand corner of the first floor, from the main lifts.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 58m (63yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
  • 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 easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 170cm x 219cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 2in).
  • 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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • 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 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 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 sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 132cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is good.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
• Comments View
  • This toilet is 16m from the rear lift.
  • There are identical toilets in the same location on floors 2-5, although the cubicle on the third floor has a functional alarm (shown in photograph 4).
  • The accessible toilet at the rear of the ground floor has the transfer space on the left (shown in photograph 5).
  • ?The toilet at the rear of the basement has the transfer space on the right, a functional alarm and a toilet seat with good contrast (photograph 6).

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Standard Changing Room

• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the basement floor, to the right as you exit the main lift and stairs lobby.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main lifts.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the showers in these changing rooms.
  • The changing rooms contain lockers, including some at low level.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, on the right hand side of the cafe area as you face it.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • 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 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 right as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the male toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the female toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The female toilet has 2 ambulant cubicles, 1 the same as male (photograph 4), and 1 with a horizontal grab rail on the right only, and a vertical grab rail and a drop down rail on the left (photograph 5).
    There are also male and female toilets located at the rear of the building on floors 1-5. In these toilets, the male contains an ambulant cubicle with horizontal grab rails both sides and a vertical grab rail on the left (photograph 7). The ambulant cubicle in the female toilets has the vertical rail on the right (photograph 8).
    The changing rooms at the front of the building on the basement level also contain toilets, with ambulant cubicles in the male and female toilets the same as described above (photographs 9 and 10).
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located in the toilet area on the first floor to the left as you exit the main lift and stairs.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main lifts.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are identical shared toilets to these (shown in photographs 11 and 12) in the same location on floors 2-5.
    There is also a shared toilet at the rear of the ground floor (shown in photograph 13). This is signed as an accessible toilet.