Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include
- 3 Sports Halls
- Split Level Fitness Suite
- 2 Studios
- Squash Courts
- A Café
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The building is in the centre of the Canterbury Campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
The building is in a pedestrianised area in the centre of the campus, north of the Templeman Library.
The car parks are off Giles Lane and University Road, which connect with the A290 Whitstable Road. - There is parking at the side and the rear of the building.
A University Pink or Blue 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
- The building is in the centre of the Canterbury Campus, which is approximately 1 mile north of Canterbury City Centre.
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By Bus
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- 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.
- There are frequent Unibus services linking the University campus with the centre of Canterbury and Canterbury East and West train stations.
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By Train
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- 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.
- The nearest train station is Canterbury West, to the north of the city centre.
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Useful Links
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- 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).
Shared Section (Useful Information)
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 visitors, permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
- Parking charges apply to visitors only.
- The car park is located to the side and 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 2 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 250cm x 480cm (8ft 2in 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 30m (32yd 2ft) 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.
- The car park is split into two sections. One is for visitors only and everyone must pay and display by the ticket machine or by phone. There is no dropped kerb for the ticket machine. The other is only for blue or pink permit holders. There are no Blue Badge bays in these sections to the rear of the building. Enforcement hours are 8am Monday to 5pm Friday. Photographs 1-4 show the Blue Badge bays which are closer to the entrance and the route to the main entrance from those bays. Photographs 5-7 show the pay and display areas, whilst photograph 8 shows the ticket machine which does not have a dropped kerb by it. Photographs 9-11 show the parking for blue/pink permit holders.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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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- For more details of parking, please see the University website parking pages.
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.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 166cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Second Set of Doors
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- 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 166cm (5ft 5in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Reception (Main)
- The reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is a touch screen.
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Comments
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- There are barriers to access the Sports Centre either side of reception as shown in photographs 5 & 6.
- The width of the glass door is 100cm.
- The width of the turnstiles is 56cm.
Reception (Fitness Suite)
- The Reception is located ahead from the ground floor fitness suite entrance.
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the ground floor fitness suite entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 07/09/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.
Entrance (Main Hall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 174cm (5ft 9in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Entrance (Hall 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Entrance (Hall 3)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
Entrance (Studio 1 & 2)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor at the rear of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There is a slight ramp, with no handrails, for access to the Dance Studios.
- This relates to photograph 8.
- There is/are 3 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower weights area in the fitness suite.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- This relates to photograph 9.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- 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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does play background music.
- Music is played in the foyer, fitness suite and changing rooms.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Sports Halls and Studios
- There are three sport halls and two studios.
Other Floors (Hall 2 Viewing Balcony)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G & 1.
- The stairs are located next to the Hall 2 entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 2m from the Hall 2 entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There is a stairlift with a 205kg capacity to bypass these stairs to the viewing platform for Hall 2. The controls for the lift are 95-110cm high.
Other Floors (Rear)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G & 1.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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.
Other Floors (Main)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G & 1.
- The stairs are located beyond the main reception.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- 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.
- There is another set of stairs at the rear of the building next to the Main Hall entrance as shown in photographs 4, 5, 6 & 7.
Other Floors (Main Hall Viewing Balcony)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- The stairs are located by the Main Hall entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 35m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Other Floors (Fitness Suite)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G & 1.
- The stairs are located to the left from the ground floor fitness suite entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 8m from the fitness suite entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the rear of the foyer behind reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G & 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main 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 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in 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 enhancement system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Lift (Stairlift to Hall 2 viewing balcony)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the entrance to Hall 2.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G & 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the first floor.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Hall 2 entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 75cm x 92cm (2ft 6in x 3ft).
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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 moderate to good.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located in two linked areas on the ground and first floors. There are entrances on both levels.
- The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double.
- The opening is 150cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer, leg curl, leg extension, upper body multi-station and small equipment package.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
- Link to IFI websitehttp://www.activityalliance.org.uk/get-active/inclusive-gyms/2810-kent-sport.
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Comments
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- Both entrances have power assisted doors, operated by push pad.
- The first floor entrance is 5m from the lift.
- Within the ground floor fitness suite are the two physiotherapy / treatment rooms.
- Equipment that may be suitable for people with disabilities includes free weights and a hand crank bike.
- There are barriers to access the fitness suite on the ground floor and 1st floor.
- The width of the glass door on the ground floor is 98cm as shown in photograph 2.
- The width of the turnstile on the ground floor is 54cm as shown in photograph 3.
- The width of the glass door on the 1st floor is 100cm as shown in photograph 5.
- The width of the turnstile on the 1st floor is 54cm as shown in photograph 6.
- The fitness suite achieved Provisional IFI accreditation in 2017.
Fitness Suite Steps
- At the rear of the Fitness Suite there are three clearly marked steps to access a lower section of exercise equipment, they are 17cm high and have handrails on both sides.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the main ground floor corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main sports hall.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There is a flip down seat (height 49cm) with wall mounted and drop down rails in the standard changing rooms.
- There are additional standard gender neutral changing rooms at the rear of the building near to Hall 3.
- There is a flip down seat (height 49cm) with wall mounted and drop down rails in the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard showers in the gender neutral changing rooms by the entrance to Hall 3 (photographs 3 and 4).
Accessible Shower (Standard Changing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Ground Floor Accessible Toilet)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet on the ground floor.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor on the left hand side of the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 207cm x 290cm (6ft 9in x 9ft 6in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 135cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 92cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The height of the baby changing table is 98cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Hall 3 entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right hand side of the corridor by Hall 3.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 142cm x 245cm (4ft 8in x 8ft).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 102cm and 137cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 93cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the standard changing room entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the male standard changing room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 147cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 10in).
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 93cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left hand side of Reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 206cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- 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 93cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, on the left hand side of the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 159cm x 206cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 9in).
- 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 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 and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 121cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
- There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the building near to Hall 3.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the Hall 3 entrance.
- 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.