Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the grounds include; teaching rooms, computer rooms, lecture theatre, common room, café and Chamber of Commerce. This area is consists of a working office and a small kitchen.
- Library 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 right of the building on the ground, first and second floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the building on the ground, first and second floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the building on the ground, first and second floors.
- Baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet cubicles.
- Standard changing facilities are located to the right of the building on the ground floor.
- The accessible toilet cubicles are designated as gender neutral.
Rooms and Spaces Links
- Lecture Theatre(s) View
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Teaching Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.05 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.08 - Vert Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.09 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.10 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.18 - Psychology please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.01 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.02 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.04 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.06 - Lecture Room please click here (new tab).
- Seminar Room(s) View
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Computer Room(s)
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- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A0.04 - IT Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A0.05 - IT Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.11 - IT Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.12 - Eclipse Suite please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.15 - Diagnostic Imaging please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A1.17 - Psychology please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.08 - Software Defined Systems Lab please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.10 - Software Defined Systems Lab please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.12 - Computer Games Studio please click here (new tab).
- To view the AccessAble Access Guide for A2.14 Computer Games Studio please click here (new tab).
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Getting Here
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By Road
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- The campus is located in the centre of Ipswich near the Waterfront on the north bank of the River Orwell.
- The main campus car park is located off Long Street and is for use of permit holders only.
There are Blue Badge parking Bays in the campus car parks for staff and students, and also directly behind the Waterfront Building on Coprolite Street.
Duke Street car park also contains Blue Badge Bays for visitors to the university.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- The Fore Street bus stop located to the west of the campus and serves routes 1 Greenwich Greyhound, 2 Greenwich Greyhound, 3 Nacton Nipper, 3E Nacton Nipper, 4 Bixley Bustler, 616, IB4 and UOS.
The Coprolite Street bus station serves routes 1 Greenwich Greyhound and 2 Greenwich Greyhound.
The Holy Trinity Church bus stop serves routes 3 Nacton Nipper, 3E Nacton Nipper, 4 Bixley Bustler, 616 and IB4. - For more information on Ipswich Bus Routes please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Ipswich Railway Station.
- The nearest station is Ipswich Railway Station which is located 1 mile to the west of the campus.
- For more information on Ipswich Railway Station please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- The University of Suffolk campus information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability and Learning Difficulty Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01473 338 833.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- University of Suffolk Counselling Service.
- To see more information on University of Suffolk Counselling Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01473 382 738.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Union please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on University of Suffolk Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01473 338 700.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is University Car Park.
- The car park is located off Long Street in front of the building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The partners e.g., Suffolk Mind have designated parking opposite the main university car park.
Site/Campus Car Park (University Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located along Long Street.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Atrium, the Library Building, the Health and Wellbeing Building, the Arts Building, the Neptune Marina and the Waterfront Building.
- 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 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 134cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is 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 can be made by phone.
- To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
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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 not a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the Atrium main entrance.
- All vehicles must be registered with security that is located at the Waterfront Building main reception.
Parking for The Hold is also located within this car park (this is shown in photographs 7 to 10).
This car park contains 2 Blue Badge bays that are 360cm by 460cm and has a hatched zone of 134cm.
There are also 2 electrical vehicle charging bays available.
The Hold car park has a separate payment machine that has a 12cm step in front.
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Comments
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- Some of the Blue Badge bays do not have a marked zone at the rear.
- There is a drop-off point near to the attendant hut on the main road into the university.
Approach (Main Entrance)
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is block paving.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
- There is not 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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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 4 unmarked step(s), with no handrails.
- 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front right of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'THE ATRIUM'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 92cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 114cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Entrance (Library)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the west of the building on the first floor of the library.
- This entrance gives access to first and second floors of the Atrium Building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of you on entrance.
- 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 18cm.
- 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 not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
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Comments
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- There are nine steps from the entrance from the library up to the second floor of the Atrium Building.
- There is 15+ steps from the entrance to the library down to the first floor of the Atrium Building.
- There are nine steps from the entrance from the library up to the second floor of the Atrium Building.
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Comments
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- There are nine steps from the entrance from the library up to the second floor of the Atrium Building.
- There is 15+ steps from the entrance to the library down to the first floor of the Atrium Building.
- There are nine steps from the entrance from the library up to the second floor of the Atrium Building.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- 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 not 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.
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Comments
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- The Chamber of Commerce is located on floor 2. The area is consists of an office space and a small kitchen.
Eating and Drinking (Café - Coffee Cat)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located in the centre of the building on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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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; menu boards.
- 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 91cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 70cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- 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 distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 72cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 72cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- There are also coffee tables, sofas and stools.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors (Main Staircase)
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to our right on entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1 and 2.
- 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not 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 towards the left of the building on the ground floor.
- 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 G, 1 and 2.
- The weight limit for the lift is 600kg.
- 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 not 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 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Entrance (University of Suffolk Dental CIC)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on floor 2.
- This entrance gives access to the University of Suffolk Dental CIC.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Welcome to the University of Suffolk Dental CIC'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 119cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 119cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
Reception (University of Suffolk Dental CIC)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on floor 2 as you exit the main lift.
- The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the the entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point, via lift.
- 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 110cm.
- 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 75cm.
- 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.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- 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 trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 28/08/2024.
- The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
- There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl and laminate.
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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 a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Getting Around (University of Suffolk Dental CIC)
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
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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 laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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.
- Dementia friendly 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.
Standard Shower (A0.15)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to your left on entrance to the Atrium Building on the ground floor.
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower is accessed by two steps with a height of 17cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (A0.13 - Ground Floor - Gender Neutral - 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 to the left on entrance to the Atrium Building on the ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral 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 inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 250cm (6ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 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 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 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 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 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (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 high.
- 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 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 low.
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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 84cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (A1.19 - First Floor - Gender Neutral - 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 to towards the right of the building on the first floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main 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 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 inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 310cm (6ft 11in x 10ft 2in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- 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 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 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 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There 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 high.
- 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 94cm.
- 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
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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 79cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (A2.17 - Second Floor - Gender Neutral - 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 towards the right of the building on the second floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main 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 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 inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- 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 low.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 240cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
- 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 155cm (5ft 1in).
- 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 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 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 164cm 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 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 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 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 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 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 low.
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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 80cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (A0.14)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located towards the right of the building on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- 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 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The toilet can be seen in photographs 1, 2 and 3.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located towards the right of the building on the first floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m 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 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The toilet can be seen in photographs 4, 5, 6 and 7.