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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Engineering and Digital Design Hub which has various workshops/ labs: VR suite, production studio, the engineering/mechanical workshop, maker space and teaching labs.
• The Engineering and Digital Design Hub is within the Jennison Building and is linked to the rest of the building by a lobby area.
  The Jennison building has the JLT lecture theatre, seminar rooms, teaching labs, engineering lab, computer suites, technical support centre, a social area by J's T Bar on the ground floor.
• Jennison Building link (new tab) - click here.
• J's T Bar link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here (Getting to the Engineering and Digital Design Hub/ Jennison Building)

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• By Road View
  • The building is located to the north side of Canterbury Campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
    The building is in located opposite the Ingram Building and can be accessed via car from Park Wood Road.
    Park Wood Road connects with the A290 Whitstable Road.
  • There is parking on either side of the building (Sibson or Sports Centre Road) as well as Blue Badge bays outside the main entrance.
    A University Pink Parking Permit, Accessible Parking Permit or Blue Badge is required to park in any bay in the car park.
    Please see the University parking webpage for details: https://www.kent.ac.uk/estates/services/transport/index.html
• 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 Park Wood Road or Giles Lane.
• 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 about 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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Useful Information (University of Kent)

• For information on Visiting the University please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Student Support and Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 823 158.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab)
• To see more information on Admissions Procedures please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 764000.
• To see more information on Canterbury Accommodation please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01227 766660.
• Email: [email protected]
• The Accommodation is located in Tanglewood, on Giles Lane.

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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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the main entrance to Jennison.
  • 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 229cm x 479cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There are only 2 Blue Badge spaces specifically for the building but there is Sports Centre Road Car Park along the road by Jennison for standard or Blue Badge bays for permit holders.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Sports Centre Road Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Sports Centre Road off Park Wood 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 (Sports Centre Road Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Sports Centre Road.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Pears, Jennison and Ingram Buildings.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 229cm x 507cm (7ft 6in x 16ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • 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 Jennison Building due an uneven footpath and the car park's gradient.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Jennison Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Jennison's main entrance.
• Comments View
  • Restrictions on parking are from 8am Monday to 5pm Friday. Blue Badge holders must also have a valid virtual University permit.
  • There are 4 Blue Badge bays shown in photographs 4-7. Two bays have a marked area on both sides and rear, one has them on both sides and one has a marked area only on one side. The areas are all over 120cm.
  • There are dropped kerbs are by the 3 of the 4 Blue Badge Bays onto the pavement. There is tactile paving by the dropped kerbs and by the pedestrian crossing at the top of the car park. This is shown in photographs 8-10.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Sibson Campus Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located by Sibson and to the rear of Jennison.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sibson and Jennison/ Engineering and Digital Design Hub.
  • 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 clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 235cm x 455cm (7ft 9in x 14ft 11in).
  • 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, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • 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 Kennedy and Sibson Buildings and towards the rear entrance of Jennison.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Jennison Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 90m (98yd 1ft) from the Jennison's rear entrance.
• Comments View
  • The 5 Blue Badge bays all have at least one marked area over 120cm wide to one side, with 3 having a marked area to the rear and sides.
  • Parking restrictions are from 8am Monday to 5pm Friday. Blue Badge holders must also hold a valid University Accessable Bay Permit.
  • The bollards by the Blue Badge bays are over 150cm apart,.

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Outside Access (Jennison Building - Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building by the Blue Badge bays.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 161cm (5ft 3in).
  • 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline in front of the entrance.
  • There are 4 bollards before the entrance which have a minimum width of 123cm.

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Entrance (Engineering & Digital Design Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand side from the main entrance to Jennison Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 174cm (5ft 9in).

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Inside Access (Engineering and Digital Design Hub)

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The Hub is accessed via the main entrance of Jennison and heading to the right through the foyer/lobby area shown in photograph 1.
  • All labs/ workshops have internal step-free access apart from the ramp up to the Engineering Workshops. They all require key cards.
  • There are manual, heavy doors in the hallways.
  • There are lockers (30-150cm high) with combination locks to keep possessions whilst in labs.

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Level Change (Engineering & Digital Design Hub)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the corridor leading up to The Engineering Workshop.
• 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 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Outside Access (Opposite Jennison's Main Entrance - External access to Engineering Workshop)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the main entrance to Jennison.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Comments View
  • The push-pad is 108cm high to exit towards the external access to the workshops. There is a key card reader on the external side.

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Outside Access (G44 Engineering Workshop External Lower Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right-hand rear side of the building close to Sibson Campus Car Park.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located by the door (doorstep).
  • There is / are 1 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The room can be accessed via the Jennison Building. There are no steps via that route to the room internally, however there is a ramp in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (G44 Engineering Workshop External Upper Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of Jennison Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 127cm (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 (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does not 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 the left going up the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 13 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
  • The ramp bypasses the flight of stairs but not the shallow doorstep at this door. This room can be accessed step-free internally however there is a slight ramp.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Engineering and Digital Design Hub - Right Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located within the Engineering and Digital Design Hub.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) 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 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 160cm x 227cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 5in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 129cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Jennison Building Ground Floor Main Corridor - Left Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of Jennison along the main corridor between main and rear entrances.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the rear 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (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 155cm x 280cm (5ft 1in x 9ft 2in).
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • 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 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 106cm.
  • 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Engineering and Digital Design Hub)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor within the Engineering and Digital Design Hub.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m from the main 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 90cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Jennison Building toilets)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor in the main corridor between main and rear entrances.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the rear entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.