Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; a lecture theatre, teaching rooms, library, Wet Laboratory and a Business Incubation Suite.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
- Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the south, leave the M6 motorway at junction 40 and take the A66 west past Keswick and Cockermouth. Then take the A595 south until you pass Workington and Whitehaven. After about 3 miles turn left into the Westlakes Science Park. At the roundabout take the first exit then turn right and then left. The John Fyfe Building will then be observed on the left. From the north leave the M6 motorway at junction 43 and journey on the A595 from Carlisle. Progress south, passing by Cockermouth, along the A66 briefly, then back onto the A595 past Workington and Whitehaven. From this point, follow the directions above as if coming from the south.
- There are plentiful standard parking bays and 3 blue badge bays at the rear of the building.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is 650m away on the A595 opposite the entrance to the Westlakes Science Park. This provides direct services to Maryport, Whitehaven, Workington and Egremont.
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Corkickle.
- The nearest train station is nearly 3 miles away and provides direct services to and from Carlisle, Whitehaven, Workington, Barrow-in-Furness and Lancaster.
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Useful Information
- To see more information on University of Central Lancashire please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
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Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the rear 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 3 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 240cm x 482cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 133cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Westlakes Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Approach (From Lower Car Park)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 122cm.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
Approach (From Building Car Park)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'University of Central Lancashire Westlakes'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 197cm.
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Comments
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- Once past the outer door there are two identical inner doors.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located immediately in front of the entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are low to moderate.
- The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 73cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating only.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are provided in some corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is bench seating and single seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Library (First Floor)
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Library Circulation
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- There is step-free access, via lift, within the library.
- The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
- There are potential trip hazards within the room.
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Self Service Machines
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- There is not a/are no self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
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Library Services
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- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook and ejournal.
- There are reading/study desks available.
- The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 72cm in height.
- There are no height adjustable desks available.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- Auxiliary aids are available.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: Audio Recorders, Document Holders, Ergonomic Chairs and Headsets.
- The library does not have computers with accessible software.
- A member of staff is available to provide assistance.
Other Floors (Ground to First Floor)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter the building.
- The stairs are approximately 17m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
Other Floors (Ground Floor to Mezzanine)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the left as you enter, through the automatic door and immediately turn right.
- The stairs are approximately 32m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1 and Mezzanine.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (Ground to First Floor)
- The lift is located to the left as you enter, next to the main staircase.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Lift (First Floor to Mezzanine)
- The lift is located on the first floor, around and to the lift after exiting the other lift from the ground floor.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the other lift from the ground floor.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 and Mezzanine.
- The weight limit for the lift is 340kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 138cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 6in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low to moderate.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor within the male and female standard toilets.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the building then through the door with the toilet symbols on.
- 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 Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 80cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 219cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 89cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- 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 73cm (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 high.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- 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 117cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor landing.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the standard lift entrance.
- 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 Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 217cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 1in).
- 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 high.
- 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 high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 139cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 89cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 high.
- 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter and then through the door with the toilets sign.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- There are additional ambulant cubicles with differing rail configurations.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
- Lighting levels are good.