Access Guide
Access To
- The Medical Library is located in front as you exit the main lift on level 3 of the School of Clinical Medicine.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Medical Library.
- There are double manual doors which open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the left of the Medical Library reception.
- All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
- The shared toilet facilities are located to the left of the Medical Library reception.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located to the left of the Medical Library reception.
Reception
- The reception is located in front and left as you enter the Medical Library.
- The distance from the Medical Library entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 91cm to 145cm from the floor.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- The self-issue kiosk was out of use at the time of the survey (06/08/2024).
Library
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables, long tables, desks and booths.
- Some chairs and tables are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs, adjustable foot rests and document holders.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the Medical Library reception.
- The distance from the Medical Library entrance is 20m.
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 214cm (width) x 198cm (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 146cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula 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 48cm 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 98cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.