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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a lecture and seminar room, laboratories, staff and postgraduate student offices.
• The MRC Cognition and Brain Sciences Unit is made up of 4 different areas: the Main House, the West Wing, the South Wing and the South Pole. These areas are all linked internally on the ground floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Chaucer Road is located to the south of Cambridge City Centre, just off Trumpington Road. Exit the M11 at Junction 11 and take the A1039 towards the City Centre. After approximately 4km, turn left onto Chaucer Road. The building is on the left approximately 300m along the road.
  • The building has a car park for staff which includes 1 Blue Badge bay and 2 bays allocated for volunteers. Parking for volunteers and visitors must be agreed in advance.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stops are the Nuffield Hospital Stops on Trumpington Road, served by route 915 and the Trumpington Park and Ride Service, and the Bowling Club Stops on Brooklands Avenue, served by the Universal bus. The Universal bus links Cambridge Rail Station, the Biomedical Campus and many other University campuses to Eddington. These stops are approximately 400m from the building.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 1 mile away. From here, the Universal bus can be caught to the Bowls Club Bus Stop on Brooklands Avenue. Trains from London Kings Cross and Liverpool Street Stations run to this station, as well as trains to the North, Midlands and East Anglia.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the Unit's Contact Us Page for more information on getting to the site.
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  • Please see the Whippet Website for more information on the Universal Bus.
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  • Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Cambridge.
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• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

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• 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.
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• 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 have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front and to the side of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 265cm x 470cm (8ft 8in x 15ft 5in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • There are 2 bays specifically for volunteers (shown in photograph 5), although more can be made available if required. Some unmarked on street parking is available on Chaucer Road outside the building (photograph 6).

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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 Unit, off the car park.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
• 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 3 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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Main House.

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Reception

• The main reception is located between the 2 set of doors at the main entrance.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) 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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Unit, off the car park and to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• 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 both sides.
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the West Wing.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
  • There is a steep ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the consultation rooms and accessible toilet on the ground floor of the west wing.
  • The width of the ramp is 134cm (4ft 5in).
  • This ramp is located directly to the right of the accessible entrance as you enter, and is shown in photograph 1.
  • There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the Main House first floor from West Wing and the lift.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • These steps are part of the Main House staircase, and are shown in photograph 2. Room 21 is located after the first three steps of the level change. There is an additional step at the base of the door which can be seen in photograph 3.
  • There are no 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing loop is fitted in the Lecture Room on the first floor of West Wing of the building.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• Comments View
  • The flooring in the ground floor corridors of the Main House has a very shiny finish (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • Photograph 11 shows the Lecture Room on the first floor of the West Wing.
  • Photograph 12 shows the Seminar Room on the first floor of the West Wing.
  • Photograph 13 shows the kitchen area on the ground floor of the South Pole.
  • Photograph 14 shows the postgraduate researchers room on the first floor of the South Pole.

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Other Floors (Main House)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and 2.
  • The stairs are located just inside the main entrance, and to the left from the accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 9m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is another staircase on the far left of the Main House, which has handrails on both sides (shown in photograph 4 - 6).
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are staff offices and a shared toilet.
• Comments View
  • This staircase also accessed the first floor of the West Wing.

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Other Floors (West Wing)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located directly to the right of accessible entrance as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.

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Lift (West Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible 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 104cm 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 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 to moderate.

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Other Floors (South Pole)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are on the left hand side of the South Pole corridor.
  • The stairs are located G and 1.
  • The stairs are approximately 83m from the accessible entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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.

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Lift (South Pole)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the left hand side of the South Pole corridor, by the stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
• The lift is approximately 83m (90yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The lift door is manual, opens outwards and may be difficult to open.
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 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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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the West Wing at the bottom of the internal ramp, on the ground floor of the South Wing and on the first floor of the South Pole.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and second floors of the main house, and on the ground and first floor of the South Pole..
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the South Wing corridor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (West Wing)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the bottom of the ground floor ramp in the West Wing.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped 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 poor.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 174cm x 250cm (5ft 9in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 114cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • 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.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 136cm and 145cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 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 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 87cm.
  • 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 poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (South Wing)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located off the South Wing ground floor corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) 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 may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 146cm x 196cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 86cm 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 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 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 102cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (South Pole)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor of the South Pole, to the right as you exit lift and stairs lobby.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the South Pole lift.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (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 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 49cm 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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 89cm.
  • 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 103cm.
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor of the Main House.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the accessible 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 77cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are two shared toilets on the ground floor of the Main House (shown in photographs 1 and 3), one of which contains the baby change facilities detailed below (photograph 2). The shared toilet on the second floor of the Main House is shown in photograph 4. Photographs 5 and 6 show the shared toilets on the first floor of the South Pole.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the shared toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 85cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor of the South Wing.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 57m from the accessible 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 not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • These toilets are shown in photographs 7 and 8.