Access Guide
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Student Education Service Reception, Café, The Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre, Miall Lecture Theatre, Seminar Rooms, Common Areas, Offices.
- The Baines Wing links into the Great Hall and the Parkinson Building on the ground floor.
- Great Hall link (new tab) - click here.
- Parkinson Building link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located to the west of the building on the ground, second and third floor and to the east on the ground, first, second and third floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
- Baby changing facilities are located in accessible toilets G.15 and 3.03.
- Standard changing facilities are located within the Kevin Kendrick Simulation centre.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located to the north of the city centre and the A58(M), just off Woodhouse Lane.
- Car Parking is located around the campus including the multi storey car park.
Blue Badge bays are located in car parking area around campus.
Disabled visitors can use these spaces by showing their Blue Badge on arrival to a security officer at the entrance gate. - For more information on getting to the campus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- There are nearby University bus stops along Woodhouse Lane including stops Leeds University stops A to G. These stops are served by numerous routes including 1 LeedsCity, 1B LeedsCity, 6 LeedsCity, 8 LeedsCity, 27 LeedsCity, 28 LeedsCity, N1 LeedsCity, X60 and X80.
- For more information on West Yorkshire Metro Bus Services please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Leeds Railway Station.
- Leeds station is located in the city centre, approximately 1 mile from the campus.
- For more information on Leeds Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Information Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disabled Students Assessment and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 3927.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Mental Health Team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7458.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0113 343 7777.
- Email: [email protected].
- There are four spending facilities on campus (dog toilets) for assistance dogs to use.
These are located next to the following buildings; Chemistry West Block, Leeds University Union, Clarendon Place and 5-9 Willow Terrace Road.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on University Road.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- A permit is needed to park along University Road. There are permit holder car parks throughout the campus including the University of Leeds Multi-Storey car park off Vernon Road.
Site/Campus Car Park (University Road Parking Outside Clothworkers')
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Car Park
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- The car park is located along University Road in front of Clothworkers' Central.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Clothworkers' South, Clothworkers' Link and Clothworkers' Central.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
- There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Clothworkers' Central.
- There are electric car charging points available in this area.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the lower area of the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '1883 Yorkshire College The Edward Baines Memorial Wing'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 157cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance and between the two entrance doors.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
Entrance (Baines)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor of the Parkinson Building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Baines Wing.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Parkinson Court'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- 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 width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Entrance (Great Hall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the great hall.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the Baines Wing.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
Reception (School of Healthcare Student Education Service)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to your right on entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 106cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 27/01/2022.
- The hearing loop was not fully functional at the time of testing.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There is bench seating only.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
- There is sloped/ramped access to access the upper area of the ground floor. There are ramps to access rooms 1.21 - 1.23 and rooms 1.24 - 1.28 on the first floor. There are ramps within the Kevin Kendrick Simulation centre on the third floor.
- There is stepped access to the raised area of the ground floor which can be bypassed by a slope. There are sets of steps to access rooms G.17 and G.19 on the ground floor and LG.08 - LG.17 on the lower ground floor. There are steps to access the Kevin Kendrick Simulation centre on the third floor which can be bypassed via the use of a platform lift.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and carpet.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
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Audio
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- There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- There are hearing loops available within some of the teaching rooms.
Step(s)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located to your left on entering via the main entrance.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the upper area of the first floor.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The steps can be seen in photograph 1. This area can also be accessed by a ramp situated in the rear corridor of the building.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located to the west of the building on the ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access G.17 and G.19.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 13cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The steps can be seen in photograph 2.
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Stepped Level Change 3
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- There is a/are step(s) located in the west area of the lower ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access LG.08 - LG.17.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The steps can be seen in photograph 3.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located to your front left on entering the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the west of the building on the ground floor.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The slope can be seen in photograph 1.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the front west of the building on the first floor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access 1.21 - 1.23.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The slope can be seen in photograph 2. There is a similar slope which can be used to access these rooms with a width of 130cm.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 3
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- There is a ramp/slope located to the front west of the building after overcoming the 1.21 - 1.23 level change.
- The ramp/slope is used to access 1.24 - 1.28.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 3.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located on the upper area of the ground floor.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the café.
- For access there is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does play background music.
- Background music is played at all times.
- There is a hearing assistance system .
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is located behind the counter.
- 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 27/01/2022.
- The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 86cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 108cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also high tables and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hot beverage machine with a touchscreen at heights between 130cm and 155cm. There is a snacks vending machine with a card reader at 155cm. There is an external seating area which can be seen in photograph 8.
Other Floors (Staircase West)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the rear west of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 50m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG West, G, UG, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- The room(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are A.51 is located between the first and second floors on the staircase.
Other Floors (Staircase East)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the rear east of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG West, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Lift (West)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to the rear west of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG West, G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 680kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Lift (East)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to the rear east of the building.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG East, G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Standard Changing Room (3.25 A, B, C)
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Location and Access
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- The standard changing room was out of use at the time of the survey.
- This standard changing room is located part way up the large Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre ramp.
- This standard changing room is approximately 10m from the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre lift.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 76cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 132cm x 305cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench.
- This is a shared changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are no lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- The information above describes the private change in room 3.25a which can be seen in photograph 1. There is a similar female change in 3.25b which has dimensions of 156cm x 284cm. Which can be seen in photograph 2. There is a similar male change in 3.25C which has dimensions of 156cm x 276cm. Which can be seen in photograph 3.
Lift (Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre)
- The lift is for staff use only.
- The lift is located to the rear of the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the east lift.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The weight limit for the lift is 340kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 143cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- Step free access to the platform lift from the west lift is available by travelling through 3.35 Clinical Room C.
Step(s) (Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located in the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre from the west lift.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The steps can be seen in photograph 1. The main area of the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre can be reach step free via 3.35 and using the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre lift.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located to your right on exiting the west lift on the third floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access within the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre from the west lift.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The steps can be seen in photograph 2.
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Stepped Level Change 3
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the upper area of the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre near the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre Lift.
- The step(s) is/are used to access M.01 and M.01a.
- There is/are 15+ step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The steps can be seen in photograph 3.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located leading from the west lift to the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the main area of the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre and changing room 3.25. Changing room 3.25 is located halfway up the ramp.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 1.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located near the west lift in the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre on the third floor.
- The ramp/slope is used to access 3.31, 3.31 and 3.32 changing room.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- The ramp can be seen in photograph 2.
Standard Changing Room (3.32)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located to the rear of the building up the ramp on the third floor I the Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre.
- This standard changing room is approximately 15m from the west lift.
- There is ramped/sloped access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 76cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 348cm x 270cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench.
- This is an interchangeable between male and female changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (G.15 (West))
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear west of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) 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 high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 145cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 low.
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 low.
- 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 107cm.
- 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 (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available .
- The height of the baby change table is 82cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (East)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the east of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 145cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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 high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 122cm.
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Comments
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- There are very similar cubicles in the same location on the first floor (103) (photographs 6 and 7), second floor (203) (photographs 8 and 9) and (303) (photographs 10 and 11).
Toilet with Adaptations (2.36 West)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the west of the building on the second floor. With step free access only available from the west lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the west lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 163cm x 200cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 7in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- 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 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 low.
- 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 98cm.
- 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (3.28 Kevin Kendrick Simulation Centre)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located next to the west lift on the third floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the west lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 180cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is 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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 89cm.
- 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the east of the building.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.