Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- The Services provided within this facility are,
New Adelphi theatre,
Performance spaces,
Recording and rehearsal studios,
Gallery space,
Specialist workshops,
Photography and Art and Design facilities.
- The Services provided within this facility are,
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the second floor on the building.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Campus is located just off the Crescent (A6) From the M62/M602: At Junction 12, carry straight on following signs for M602.
Follow M602 to Junction 3 signposted Salford/Trafford Park.
Keep in the inside lane and turn left on to A5063 (Albion Way).
Follow signposts for Salford/Pendleton.
At the second lights, turn left on to the A6 for Frederick Road, or right for Peel Park. - The closest campus carpark is Irwell Place car park.
There are Blue Badge spaces on campus closer to the building, for information on parking on campus as a Blue Badge holder check the university parking policy. - For more information on Salford University parking locations and charges please click here (opens new tab).
- The Campus is located just off the Crescent (A6) From the M62/M602: At Junction 12, carry straight on following signs for M602.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The closest bus stops are Salford Crescent Station (Stop A and B) located on The Crescent (right outside the University front entrance for Peel Park).
These bus stops are serviced by routes 8, 26, 34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 50, 67, 100, Expresso X39, Vantage V1, Vantage V2 and X34.
These stops provide direct services to several locations including Manchester, Salford, the Trafford Centre, Eccles, Pendleton, Bolton and the East Lancashire. - For more information on bus timetables please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Salford Crescent Station.
- Salford Crescent station is located between the Peel Park and Frederick Road campuses.
This station is serviced by Northern trains and provides direct services to and from Manchester Airport, Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria, as well as Blackpool, Bolton, Buxton, Blackburn, Southport, Preston, Lancaster, and Barrow-in-Furness. - For more information on trains to Salford Crescent and station information please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Salford Crescent Departures and Arrivals please click here (opens new tab).
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By Tram
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- The nearest tram stop is Anchorage.
- Anchorage tram stop is approximately 1.5 miles away, located off A5063 and Trafford Road.
Anchorage stop is serviced by the Blue Line.
The Blue Line provides direct services to MediaCity UK and Ashton-Under-Lyne. - For more information on Trams in Manchester please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Travelling to the University of Salford web page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Transport for Greater Manchester for information on bus, tram and train stations around Manchester.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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AccessAble Related Links
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- Salford Crescent Station Guide AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- Route from Irwell Place Car Park to Maxwell Building AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- Route from Salford Crescent Station to Maxwell Building AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
- To view the AccessAble access guide for Route from the bus stops on The Crescent to Maxwell Building please click here (new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Learner Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
- Email: https://www.salford.ac.uk/askus.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.05 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.17 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.03 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.19 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 7.11 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 7.12 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.16a please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.16b please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.16d please click here (new tab).
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Computer Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.22 - Computer Lab please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.23 - Computer Lab please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.24 - Computer Lab please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.25 - Computer Lab please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.26 - Computer Lab please click here (new tab).
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Meeting Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.03 - Meeting please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.05 - Meeting please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.10 - Meeting Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.11 - Meeting please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.45 - Meeting please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.01 - Meeting Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.48 - Meeting Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.12 - Conference please click here (new tab).
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Other Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.22 - Voice Acting Control please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.24 - Control 1 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.23 - Control 2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.33 - Control 3 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.28 - Control 4 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 0.29 - Control 5 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.16 - Performance Rehearsal 1 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.24A - Stage please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 1.36 - 3D Workshop please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.01 - Music Ensemble 1 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.02 - Music Ensemble 2 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.04 - Music Ensemble 4 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.05 - Music Ensemble 5 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.06 - Music Ensemble 6 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.07 - Music Ensemble 7 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.11 - Music Ensemble 8 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.13 - Music Ensemble 9 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.14 - Music Ensemble 10 please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.17 - Music Ensemble 11 please click here (new tab).
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA3.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA3.13 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.01 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.02 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.03 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.04 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.05 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.06 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.07 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.12 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.14 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.15 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.17 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.18 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.25A please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA4.25B please click here (new tab)
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Other Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.15 - Drum Tuition please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.31 - Green Room please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.34A - Model Assembly please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.34B - Model Assembly please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 2.37 - Spraying please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.06 - Dance Studio 1 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.04 - Dance Studio 2 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 3.12 - Screen Acting Studio 2 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 4.26 - Exposure and Screen Cleaning please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 4.27 - Dark Room please click here (new tab)
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.01 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.27 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.35a please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.35b please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.35d please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.35e please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA5.35f please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA6.05 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA6.10 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA6.11 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA6.14a please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA6.21 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for NA7.03 please click here (new tab)
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Other Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 4.08 - Music Tuition 7 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 4.16 - Music Tuition 11 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 4.20 - Music Tuition 14 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 5.21 - Ideas Lab please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.03 - Medical Emergency Room please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.18 - Ideas Lab please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.19B - Fashion please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.20 - FIMS and Photography please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.22 - FIMS and Photography please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.23 - Photography Studio 6 please click here (new tab)
Rooms and Spaces Links
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Other Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.24 - Photography Studio please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 6.25 - Studio 7 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 7.02 - Performance Rehearsal 2 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 7.13 - Performance Rehearsal 8 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 7.14 - Performance Rehearsal 4 please click here (new tab)
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 7.15 - Performance Rehearsal 3 please click here (new tab)
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 Irwell Place Car Park.
- The car park is located Irwell Road.
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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 (Irwell Place Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in Irwell Place.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Maxwell Building, Crescent House and Humphrey Booth House and Faraday House.
- 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 475cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 128cm 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 students, visitors, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for non permit holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located near the car park entrance and by the Blue Badge bays at the pedestrian exit to Crescent House.
- There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
- There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
- Payment cannot be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 1m (3ft 3in) from the pedestrian exit of the car park.
- Parking can be paid for using the 'PayByPhone' app, location number 59323.
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 Level one of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'New Adelphi'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 186cm.
- 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 190cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left when facing the entrance.
- 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.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 13 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- 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 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left side when facing the building.
- This entrance gives access to Level 1 of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'New Adelphi'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm.
- 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 198cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left when face facing the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- 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 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- 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.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the rear of the building.
- 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.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 104cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Outside Access (Workshop Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the far rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the workshop.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is 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.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
Reception (Main Reception)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the right, towards the rear as you enter via the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no 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 moderate to good.
- The height of the reception counter is 109cm.
- 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 77cm.
- 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 not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and tiles.
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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 are sofas only in the waiting area.
- There is 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 building via lift(s).
- There is sloped/ramped access to with an easy slope to studios 3, 4 and 5.
This slope can be seen in the photographs.
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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 tiles.
- 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 the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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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.
Theatre Information
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General Information
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- The theatre is on level one of this building.
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Theatre Information
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- The designated seating within the theatre is located either side of the stalls .
- Advanced bookings are available.
- Concessions are not available.
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Facilities for Hearing Impaired Patrons
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- There is not a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
- No performances are captioned.
- No performances are signed.
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Facilities for Visually Impaired Patrons
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- No performances are audio described.
Theatre Foyer
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Theatre Foyer
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- The theatre foyer is located on level one of the building.
- There is step-free access to the theatre foyer.
- There is step-free access throughout the foyer.
- The type of flooring in the foyer is tiles.
- There is flooring in the foyer which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Wayfinding signage is available.
- The nearest seating is located in the foyer.
- The foyer does play background music.
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Box Office
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- There is a box office within the foyer.
- The counter(s) is/are located to the right as you enter the building via the side entrance.
- The nearest counter is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
- The counter(s) is/are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter(s).
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the counter(s).
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter(s) are good.
- The height of the counter(s) is/are 77cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter(s).
- The counter(s) is/are staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter(s).
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Bar
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- There is not a bar within the foyer.
Theatre Seating Area(s)
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Theatre Information
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- Concessions are available.
- Tickets are not free for companions/carers.
- No performances are captioned.
- There is not a hearing assistance system available in the theatre(s).
- No performances are signed.
- No performances are audio described.
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Access to Seating
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- The information below describes access to the Accessible seating.
- The theatre area is located on level one of the New Adelphi Building.
- There is step-free access to the theatre area.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- All doors accessing the area are similar.
- The doors is/are permanently held open before and after performances.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at the doors before and after performances.
- The doors give access to accessible seating.
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Theatre Area Information
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- The information below describes access to the accessible seating.
- The type of flooring in the seating area is vinyl.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There are flip-down seats with armrests on both sides.
- The width of the rows of seating is 300cm.
- The lighting level before and after performances is varied.
- The nearest accessible toilet is located to the left on exiting the theatre.
- There is step free access to a row/rows of seating.
- The row(s) with step free access is/are row(s) the accessible seating.
- The access to the majority of seating is located in the centre of the seats.
- There is stepped access to the majority of seating.
- There is/are 6 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between the 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps are clearly illuminated during performances.
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Designated Seating Area(s)
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- There is designated seating available in this area.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are located on the upper level either side of the theatre.
- The designated seating area(s) is/are not clearly marked/signed.
- There is step-free access to the designated seating area(s).
- There is/are 6 designated space(s) for wheelchair users.
- Wheelchairs may be left with the patron.
- The visibility of the stage from this seating area is good.
- Companions/carers sit next to the patron.
- There is sufficient space for an assistance dog to rest next to you.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 0 - 7.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 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 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.
Lift
- The lift is located in the centre of the building.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 0 G,1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
- The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
- 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 low.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
- The clear door width is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 230cm (6ft 7in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
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 to the left as you enter the building via the side entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables can be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- 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 not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
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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 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 95cm.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, high tables, armchairs and high stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
- There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- 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 ground floor, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 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 Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- 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 220cm x 190cm (7ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal 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 poor.
- 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 poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm 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.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- 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 poor.
- 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 99cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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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 78cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- 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 of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
- 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 Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 149cm 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.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is fair.
- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 poor.
- 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 95cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Fifth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- 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 level 5 of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift exit.
- 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 Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens outwards.
- 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 good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is poor.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 245cm (4ft 10in x 8ft).
- 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 79cm (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 dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 poor.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 116cm and 149cm 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.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is fair.
- 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
- 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 poor.
- 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 95cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
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 level one of the building, opposite the lifts.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is Braille and 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.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.