Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; the School of Health Sciences, seminar rooms, occupational therapy academic offices, treatment rooms, radiography and imaging rooms.
- The building is linked to the Thompson Yates building at lower ground, ground, upper ground and first floor levels.
- Thompson Yates Building link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground, first and second floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground, ground, first and second floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the lower ground and ground floors. On the first and second floors the male toilet is a single male shared accessible toilet cubicle.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
The postcode to use for Sat Nav is L3 5TR. - There is no visitor parking at the site.
The nearest parking is the Visitor Car Park (Campus Map Car Park 14) (opens in new tab) on Mount Pleasant. - For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
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By Bus
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- There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is the Brownlow Hill stop on Grove Street serving routes 76, 201 and 699.
Other nearby stops include Smithdown Lane which serves routes 76 and 201.
Oxford Street Which serves routes 201 and 699.
Cambridge Street which serves routes 201 and 699.
There are many bus stops and bus routes that serve the campus and the surrounding area, including routes 6, 7, 61, 75, 76, 79, 80, 86, 699. - For more information on Merseytravel Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
- The nearest mainline railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is approximately 1km (0.6 miles) or 15 minutes away from the University.Buses to the campus run from Elliot Street which is close to the station. Liverpool Central or Edge Hill Merseyrail Train stations are within a similar travel distance.
- For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- For more details on how to get to the campus, please see the University website 'Visiting the University' page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more details on parking at the campus including charges see the University website 'Visitor Car Parking' page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information and updates on public transport in the Liverpool City Region, please see the Merseytravel website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For more information on national bus company Arriva who operate a dedicated route between the University city centre campus and the student village (bus service 699) please see their website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Services Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 795 0319.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Human Resources please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0151 794 6771.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
- The main University switchboard number is 0151 794 2000.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Brownlow Street car park.
- The car park is located on Brownlow Street.
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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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Brownlow Street)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Brownlow Street, designated Car Park 28 on the University Campus Map.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 130cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
- There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 12m from the Brownlow Street Car Park Entrance.
- There are barriers to enter and leave the car park with a push button that is 120cm in height to receive your ticket.
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 ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Johnston Building'.
- There is step-free 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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 148cm .
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the UCard reader is 120cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 127cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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 a ramp on the ground floor to the right as you exit the lift. There is a ramp on the ground floor to the left as you enter the Thompson Yates link corridor. There is a ramp on the first floor to the left as you enter the Thompson link corridor.
- There is stepped access to There are steps as you enter the lower ground floor Thomson Yates link corridor. There are steps on the lower ground floor from the main corridor to the lower ground floor landing of staircase 2.
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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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
- There are link corridors with the Thompson Yates building on the lower ground (stepped), ground, upper ground and first floors (ramped).
Step(s) (Lower Ground Floor)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the lower ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the main corridor from Stairs 2.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 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.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- These steps are seen in photographs 1 and 2.
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Stepped Level Change 2
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- There is a/are step(s) located in the link corridor to the Thompson Yates building lower ground floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the Thompson Yates building lower ground floor.
- There is/are 7 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 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 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 low to moderate.
- These steps are shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Ground and First Floors)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor as you turn right from the lift.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the ground floor main corridor.
- 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 lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low to moderate.
- This ramp is seen in photographs 1 and 2.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the ground floor in the link corridor to Thompson Yates to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Thompson Yates building ground floor Clinical Skills laboratories.
- 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 moderate to good.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 3
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the first floor in the link corridor to Thompson Yates at the front of the building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Thompson Yates building first floor.
- 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 5 and 6.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Upper Ground)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located in the link corridor to the Thompson Yates building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Thompson Yates building upper ground floor via ramp 2 below.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- This ramp is seen in photographs 1 and 2. This ramp leads to the second ramp.
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 2
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- There is a ramp/slope located on the upper ground landing on Stair 2 by the link corridor to the Thompson Yates building.
- The ramp/slope is used to access the Thompson Yates building upper ground floor from the Johnston building upper ground floor landing to Stair 2 and Lift 2.
- 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
- This ramp is shown in photographs 3 to 5.
Other Floors (Stair 2)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy single doors to access the stairwell on all floors from both the Johnston building and the Thompson Yates link corridors (excluding the second floor).
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, UG, 1 and 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the 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.
- 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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- There is a similar staircase to the rear of the building - Stair 3 (photographs 4 to 6) within the Johnston building.
Lift (Lift 2)
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance to the right.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G, UG, 1 and 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 650kg 8 persons.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- 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 low.
- The clear door width is 80cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm.
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Female)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor within the standard female toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 174cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 83cm.
- 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 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 not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 116cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor within the standard male toilets.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the lift.
- There is ramped/sloped access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male 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 light.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 179cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a pull chain 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 not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the toilet.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 111cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- 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 not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- There is no soap available.
- 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male - First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the building by the Thompson Yates link corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male 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 does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 193cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 95cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a pull chain 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 not an emergency alarm.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- 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 122cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Second Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor at the front of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a male 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 does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 191cm x 260cm.
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 121cm.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a pull chain 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 not an emergency alarm.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm (1ft 8in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
- 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 106cm.
- 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- 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 on the lower ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 85cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- These female and male toilet facilities have an accessible toilet cubicle located within.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- There are similar female and male standard toilets on the ground floor (photographs 6 to 10). There are similar female standard toilets on the first and second floors (photographs 11 to 14).