Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Labs, computer rooms, staff offices, seminar rooms.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left after the main entrance and on the first floor to the right immediately after exiting the lift.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, just beyond the main entrance and on the first floor, to the right after exiting the lift.
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Avery Hill campus is located off Avery Hill Road (B214) in Eltham, south-east London. The two nearest and largest A roads being the A2 and the A20. The main campus can be accessed by Avery Hill Road with parking available on site through a security checkpoint.
- The main campus has various car parks throughout the site once through the security barrier/checkpoint which is guarded 24/7. The car parks have a charge of £1.00 for all day Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, except for bank holidays.
- For more information on how to get to the Avery Hill Campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The bus stop is on Avery Hill Road (B2214) within 70 metres of the entrance. This is served by bus routes 162 to Eltham and 286 to Cutty Sark. There is an intercampus bus that serves students that wish to travel between sites. It serves buses 162, 286, and B15.
- For more information on TFL Buses or the Intercampus Bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is New Eltham.
- The nearest train station to the campus is New Eltham which is served by Southeastern Railway services.
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- The STAART initiative supports prospective and current students who have a disability; long-term health condition; specific learning difficulty; and/or mental health condition. STAART support mechanisms prepare students for the reality of university for disabled students.
- To see more information on STAART please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 07931 226 599.
- Email: [email protected].
- For more information on the process for applying to the University of Greenwich.
- To see more information on Study Here - Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8331 9000.
- Email: [email protected].
- Assistive Technology is specialist IT equipment and software to help those with disabilities, or suffering from various health issues, to work or study.
- To see more information on Assistive Technology please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8331 7555.
- Email: [email protected].
- Students based at Greenwich Campus can choose from four halls within walking distance of the university and the Student Village at Avery Hill, which is a short ride on our free shuttle bus.
For Medway halls, contact details are; Room 057, Blake Building
Email: [email protected]
For Greenwich halls, contact details are; Student Centre, Dreadnought Building.
Email: [email protected]
For Avery Hills halls, contact details are; Aragon Court, Student Village Southwood Site
Email: [email protected]. - To see more information on Accommodation at Greenwich please click here (opens new tab).
- There is a Student Wellbeing Coordinator (disability & dyslexia) on each campus to advise on and recommend individual, reasonable adjustments as appropriate.
- To see more information on Student Wellbeing and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8331 7875.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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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 Visitors Car Park.
- The car park is located to the front of the building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a pay & display service from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm. The normal fee is up to £3 for the day. There is free parking for University disabled permit holders (permit issued online for duration of Blue Badge). The buildings share a common parking space spread across the site.
Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Avery Hill Road.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Grey Building, Fry Building and Cleves Court.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 480cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- 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 can be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 125m (136yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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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 main building and ground floor computer rooms.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'FACULTY OF EDUCATION, HEALTH AND HUMAN SCIENCES RECEPTION'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- 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) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located either side of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the first, second and third floor via stairs.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Fry Building'.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 63cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Opening Times (Term Time - 24Hr Access via Swipe Card)
- Monday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 21:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 21:30.
Opening Times (Non-Term Time - 24Hr Access via Swipe Card)
- Monday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Friday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 19:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 19:30.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding 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.
Entrance (Internal Link - Grey Building (Ground Floor))
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the Fry Building on the ground floor.
- This entrance gives access to the Grey Building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right after the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 1m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible 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, 2 and 3.
- 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 the right going up.
- 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- 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.
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Other Information
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- The is a similar staircase located at the rear of the building.
Lift
- The lift is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) 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, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm.
- 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 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.
Reception (Faculty of Education, Health and Human Sciences)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the second floor, to the right after exiting the lift.
- The reception point is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 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 placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 74cm .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- 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 ground floor, to the left after the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The visual 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 170cm x 227cm.
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm.
- 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 160cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- 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 90cm.
- 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 visual contrast is high.
- 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 medium.
- 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 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 103cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- 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 to the right immediately after exiting the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 270cm.
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 93cm.
- 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is not a mirror.
- 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 116cm.
- The shelf is not 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 visual contrast is high.
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 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 high.
- 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 110cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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Comments
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- There is an identical accessible toilet in the same location on the second floor.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the ground floor, just beyond the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The shared toilet is located on the first floor, to the right after exiting the lift at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 54m from the lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- 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 standard toilets in the same location on the second floor.
