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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  • Eliot Dining Hall
  • Lecture Theatres
  • Seminar and Teaching Rooms
  • Drama Studio
  • Accommodation
  • Eliot Chapel
  • Mungo's Restaurant and Bar
  • Laundry
  • Staff Offices
  • Student Support and Wellbeing Offices
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• Related link Eliot Chapel.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/eliot-chapel-kent
• Related link Mungo's.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/mungo-s-kent

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• Comments View
  • This building is laid out as a cross shape in plan, known as North, South, East and West wings.
  • There is an open courtyard at the centre where the wings meet.
  • Student and staff facilities are mainly on levels 2, 3 and 4 of the building.
  • There are a small number of rooms on levels 1 and 5, but not complete floors at these levels.
  • The main entrance from the centre of the campus enters the west wing on level 3. .
  • From the atrium after this entrance, there are entrances into the north and south wings which then link through to the east wing.
  • There is also an entrance directly into the west wing on level 2 of the building, from the loading bay area opposite Becket Court to the west side of the building.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The building is in the south east section of the Canterbury Campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building can be reached from the pedestrianised central campus area or from the access road off University Road, known as Eliot Road on some maps.
  • The nearest car park for Blue Badge holders and university Pink zone permit holders is Eliot Car Park to the west of the building.
    This is reached from the turning off University Road.
    University Road connects with the A290 Whitstable Road.
• By Bus View
  • There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
    The nearest bus stops are on Giles Lane or Darwin Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
    This is on the line from London to Kent, including Ashford International.
    There is step-free access into the station building.
    There is step-free access to both platforms by lift.
    Staff are available to assist with portable ramps between the platform and the train.
    There are buses linking the city centre with the University campus, with stops approximately 5 minutes away from the station.
• Useful Links View
  • The University parking map shows the location of the car parks on campus.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Stagecoach Unibus website shows the route maps and details of the timetable and pricing.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail website describes the access and facilities at Canterbury West Station and has links to live departure and arrival information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Shared Section (Useful Information)

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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 and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Eliot Car Park.
  • The car park is located off University Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Eliot Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located from the driveway off University Road, next to The Venue, known as Eliot Road on some maps (but not signposted as this on site).
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Eliot College, Mandela Building, the Locke building including the retail units, Eliot College Extension and Wigoder Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 470cm x 500cm (15ft 5in x 16ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the surrounding buildings by returning to the access road using the vehicle entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Eliot College West Wing Level 2 entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is no dropped kerb at the footpath directly linking the Blue Badge bays with the Eliot College level 2 entrance.
  • The signposted routes from the car park to the Eliot College main entrance involves steps.
  • The step free-route to the central campus walkway is via the access road then past the Locke Building.

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Level Change (Central Campus from Eliot Car Park)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located from the car park next to the Eliot College bridge link.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar staircase on the opposite side of the bridge link, next to the Eliot Extension building (photograph 4).

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Level Change (Eliot College Bridge from Eliot Car Park)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the end of the car park.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There are two steps up from the car park level onto the pavement leading to the steps.
  • There are similar steps on the opposite side of the bridge (photograph 4).

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Level Change (Eliot Car Park to Eliot Extension and Wigoder Building)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located at the walkway from the car park under the bridge link.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 92cm (3ft).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the ramp.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • The second step is 22cm high.
  • This route leads to the rear entrance to the Eliot Extension and the lower entrance to the Wigoder building.

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Outside Access (Eliot College Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the central campus walkway using the bridge link.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) by sliding.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the bridge link steps.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp is 103cm (3ft 5in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located from the central campus walkway to bridge level.
  • There is / are 6 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • This entrance is open until 00.00.
  • After this time access is by key card or contacting security using the intercom.
  • This entrance opens into the west wing atrium on level 3.
  • The atrium has two steps up to the open area in the centre but has level access to the covered walkways around the sides.
  • These lead to the college reception and the entrances to access the other wings.

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Entrance (Eliot Reception)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the atrium after the college main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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Reception (Eliot Reception)

• Eliot Reception is located off the west wing level 3 atrium after the main entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Eliot Reception 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 bright.
• 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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• Comments View
  • The reception is the focus for the collection of keys and post in the college.
  • Information, maps and leaflets are also available.

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Entrance (West Wing Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the west wing atrium, ahead then to the left after the Eliot college main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 242cm (7ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to level 3 of the college building and the lift.
  • The corridors from this entrance continue round on this level into the north wing then the east wing and south wing.
  • There is a similar entrance also with automatic doors from the atrium directly to the south wing (seen in photograph 3).
  • This is close to the main accessible toilet.
  • There are also similar but heavy pull doors which open onto staircases to access the School of Arts staircase and also west wing stair IX (photograph 4).

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Outside Access (Loading Bay Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located from the rear loading bay facing Becket Court directly into level 2 of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
• 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 steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • About 20m after the entrance, there is a long, steep ramp in the corridor to reach the main level 2 (see in photograph 8).
  • There are no handrails at the ramp.

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Outside Access (Eliot Becket Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the west of the building, off the footpath/cycle path between Eliot College and Becket Court.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • 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 double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 8 (in front) 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 not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • This entrance opens onto a mid-way landing on the stairs off Eliot dining hall in the south wing.
  • These stairs serve levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • After the entrance, there are 8 further stairs up to level 2 rooms and an entrance into the dining hall (photographs 3 and 4).
  • From the entrance into the hall, there 6 steps down to hall level (photograph 5).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
  • There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Eliot dining hall (lower level 2) from south wing level 3 .
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • These stairs are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
    They can by bypassed using the lift in the west wing and approaching the hall following the corridor around the building through the north and east wings.
  • There is/are 6 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to Eliot dining hall from south wing level 2.
  • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a platform lift which overcomes the steps.
  • These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written 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 good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • There is a hearing loop in the lecture theatre and many of the seminar rooms.
    Please see full details on the interactive campus map for details.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Eliot College is a large and complex building to navigate.
    
  • Some rooms may be a considerable distance from the main lift.
    
  • Maps showing the main routes on each floor are available from College Reception and at key points throughout the building. (see photographs 5,6,7 and 8).
    
  • It is not always clear where one wing ends and another begins.
    
  • Generally, room signage indicates the wing, so the prefix ES3 means Eliot south wing level 3.
    
  • Further letters may indicate the type of room or the location within the wing.
    
  • Photographs 9 and 10 show some of the main corridors.
    
  • Many of the staff offices are off narrow corridors, accessed by doors with a 69cm clear opening.
    
  • Photograph 11 shows the student laundry room on level 2.
    
  • There are computer rooms and study hub areas on east wing level 4 (seen in 12 - 14).

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Other Floors (Stair X - Eliot College Chapel Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located to the left after the west wing entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the west wing entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
  • Stair X is shown in photographs 1 - 3. There are many similar stairs throughout the building, in all wings. Some stairs, such as stair XII in the west wing, do have manual heavy double doors on level 3. Photograph 4 shows one of the additional sets of stairs which are not numbered.
• Comments View
  • There are some areas of level 2 which are not accessible by the lift.
  • Stair XII continues up from level 4 to the Kennedy Room on level 5.
  • South wing stair III continues up to Lyons Room on level 5.
  • South wing stair IV continues down to level 1 for some offices.
  • There are also other small groups of rooms on level 1 in other areas.
  • The rooms on levels 1 and 5 are not accessible by lift.

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Lift (West Wing)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right after the west wing entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 3 and 4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the west wing entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• 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.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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Lift (Eliot Dining Hall)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right hand side, after the entrance to the hall from the south wing level 2.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 400kg.
• The lift is approximately 100m (109yd 1ft) from the main lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 150cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in 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 loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Entrance (Courtyard and Cloisters from South Wing Level 2)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on level 2, opposite stair III.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to a covered cloister area with entrances to either side to seminar rooms Holland and Bird.
  • There is also level access into the central garden, where there are some gravel paths and grassed areas.
  • There is a similar entrance to the courtyard from the north wing.
  • Seminar rooms Taylor and Chilvert are off the cloister on the opposite side of the courtyard and can only be reached through the garden.
  • The ramp to enter the cloister to access these rooms is very steep (photographs 4 and 5).
  • There is a sloping gravel path down to a seating are in the centre of the courtyard (photograph 6).

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Accommodation (Eliot Accommodation)

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• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The room surveyed was standard room W2W1 (west wing, level 2, room 1), shown in photographs 1 - 4.
  • This group of rooms is accessed by the stairs off the atrium just after the college main entrance.
  • These rooms cannot be reached by lift, but there are other standard rooms on all levels which do have level access by lift.
  • Each group of rooms opens off a shared corridor, where there is a toilet and showers.
  • There is also a small kitchenette for drinks and snacks.
  • Meals are taken in Mungo's restaurant or other food outlets across the campus.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Eliot Lecture Theatre 2 (ELT 2))

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 84cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the lectern is 100cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do have handrails.
• The steps have handrails which are wall mounted on either side of the room.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 72cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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• Comments View
  • The lecture theatre is in north wing level 3, ahead 20m from the west wing entrance from the entrance atrium.

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Accessible Toilet (South Wing Level 3 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the south wing entrance from the main entrance atrium on level 3.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left after the south wing entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 280cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • 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).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (South Wing Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in south wing, level 2, along the corridor to the right as you exit the lift, then just before the entrance to the dining hall.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 220cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, clinical waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet has one wall at an angle which limits the turning space.
  • There is a baby changing table in this toilet which is fixed at a height of 100cm.

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Accessible Toilet (South Wing Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the lift on level 2.
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor to the right as you exit the lift, opposite the entrance to Mungo's.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 210cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The toilet has the door at an angle which limits the turning space.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the second floor and the fourth floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2, opposite the entrance to Mungo's.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 55m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 - 3 show the female toilets and 4 - 6 show the male.
  • There are several sets of standard toilets on levels 2 and 4.