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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; reception, library services, lecture theatres, restaurants and student support services.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the lower floor opposite the Riverside restaurant and on the upper floor near the main entrance.
    An accessible toilet is located on the lower floor within the library, but at the date of this survey this toilet was out of order and access could not be made.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the lower and upper floor within the library, beside the Riverside restaurant and also on the upper floor near the main entrance.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the lower and upper floor within the library, besides the Riverside restaurant and also on the upper floor near the main entrance.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located within the accessible toilets.
  • Baby changing facilities are located on the lower floor near Room 007 inside the accessible toilet.
• COVID-19 Information View
  • To see COVID-19 Information please click here (opens new tab).

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Sir Tom Cowie Lecture Theatre - 112 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 007 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for 009 please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here (Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's)

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• By Road View
  • The Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's is located north-east of the city centre, by St Peter's Church and the north bank of the River Wear.
    It can be accessed from the west and east by the A1018 /A183 Dame Dorothy Street, or from the north by the A1018 Church Street North.
  • There is limited pay and display parking across the campus on a first come first served basis.
    If you’re a Blue Badge holder, you can register your vehicle for University Blue Badge parking. This enables you to park for free, in designated disabled parking bays on campus.
    Due to the location of the campuses and the large number of students and staff you are not guaranteed a parking space.
    The University operates a cashless parking system. Students and staff may be eligible to register their vehicle with the University which reduces the cost of parking on campus.
    Visitors attending conferences, training or other events at the University should seek advice on parking from the relevant Faculty/Service they are meeting.
  • For more information on parking at the University of Sunderland please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • Buses stop on St Peter's Way by The Reg Vardy Centre.
    The stop is served by the following Go North East bus services that run between High Barnes and Sunderland - the 701 Sunderland Connect and the 702 Sunderland Connect.
  • For more information on Go North East bus services in the Sunderland area please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Sunderland.
  • Sunderland Railway Station is located 1.3km (0.8 miles) south-west of the Sir Tom Cowie Campus, with links to the campus by Metro or by bus.
    Sunderland is a Category A station with lifts to all platforms from the North end of the station.
    The booking office does not have a height adjusted counter but staff are happy to come out to assist.
    Accessible ticket machines are available.
    A ramp is available for boarding and alighting trains.
  • For more information on Sunderland railway station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on local and national train services to Sunderland please click here (opens new tab).
• By Metro View
  • The nearest Metro station is The University (for access to the City Campus.
  • The University stop is located to the west of the Sir Tom Cowie Campus off the A1018 Wearmouth Bridge.
    The station is step free with lift access to both platforms.
    Note that there is a pronounced slope down to the Platform 2 lift at ground level.
    The nearest Metro station to St Peter's Campus, is St Peter's.
    This station is on top of the railway viaduct on the west side of North Bridge Street with separate entrances to each platform.
    There are crossings to access the east side of North Bridge Street.
    Please note that the ramp/slope from the car park to the station is steep.
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  • For more information please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Disability Support Team (DST) provide information, support and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties (such as dyslexia) and long-term medical conditions.
  Our area of expertise is learning support; if you feel that your condition or impairment is having an impact upon your studies, you can contact us.
  We are the starting point for you to discuss and organise your learning support.
  We are a confidential and individual service.
  Disability Support Advisers are available to meet students on a one-to-one basis to discuss their particular needs and help them put support arrangements in place.
• To see more information on Disability Support Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2952.
• Email: [email protected].
• Anyone can experience thoughts and feelings that are distressing or affect their ability to concentrate on their work or studies.
  Looking after your physical health is fundamental to student success.
  We are here to support you, and your Wellbeing Team provides a range of support in relation to all your health needs.
  It is very important to ensure you can access the support you need when you need it.
  We work alongside the Disability Support Team for all students with a diagnosed condition.
  The Disability Support Team (DST) provides information, support, and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health difficulties.
  Specific Learning Difficulties (such as dyslexia), and long-term medical conditions.
• To see more information on Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2933.
• Email: [email protected].
• We offer a great choice of accommodation for you to choose from and our rent prices include heating, lighting, water, fuel, Wi-Fi and personal possessions insurance.
  All of our residences are in a great location for students studying at either City Campus or Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
  They are all within walking distance of Sunderland City Centre with access to supermarkets, bars/restaurants, theatres/cinema and transport links.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2943.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Gateway is your one-stop shop for all your enquiries.
  No matter what your question is, we’ll be able to help resolve your issue or at least advise on what you need to do next and we'll keep you informed along the way through our enquiry system, Compass.
  Alongside our extensive online support via Compass and our Self Service on e:Vision, you will also be able to find support at both our City and Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
  We have an Enquiry Desk at each campus ready to help you when you need it:
  City Campus - Gateway Building
  Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's - Prospect Building.
• To see more information on Gateway Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2222.
• Email: [email protected].
• Library Services deliver a range of services, spaces, and support across the learning community.
  In collaboration with the community, they support learners' engagement with their studies and underpin the University's academic, research, and graduate success.
  The services are personalised and accessible, and blend digital and print, providing customised resources.
  These collections support teaching, learning, and research both on-and off- campus.
  The library flexible learning spaces offer varied environments appropriate to changing student and staff needs.
  The library staff skills support enables learners to get the very best from library collections and develop lifelong learning and career skills.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 3691.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Main Car Park.
  • The car park is located off Charles Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

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Site/Campus Car Park (Main Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Charles Street on the right hand side of the Reg Vardy Centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Reg Vardy Centre and the Wearside View 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 and signposted.
  • 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 440cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance of the Reg Vardy Centre.
  • Blue Badge holders can register their vehicle for University Blue Badge free parking in designated disabled parking bays on campus. For more information on registering your vehicle please click here Parking at both campuses is first come, first served. You are not guaranteed a parking space. Staff and students who do not live at university accommodation may register their vehicle with the University which reduces the cost of parking on campus. The University operates a cashless parking system that allows payment by the following methods: • Via the JustPark app, available from the App Store, if you have a smartphone, including paying in advance. • By following the directions on car parking signs if you do not have a smartphone. • By using the two cashless parking terminals at the northern entrance to Gateway building on City Campus or the southern entrance to the Reg Vardy Centre on Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's. Students in University accommodation must register their vehicle, entitling them to free parking at their accommodation site. However, they are not permitted to park on teaching campuses between 8am – 5pm on weekdays and are encouraged to use the university’s free campus bus and Connect service.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1 and reception, the library, lecture theatres and student support services.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'prospect gateway Welcome'.
  • 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 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 105cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
  • 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 103cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance Riverside)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the riverside side of the building on the lower level.
  • This entrance gives access to Level 1, the Riverside restaurant, lecture theatre, the library and the lift.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • 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 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.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
  • The push pads open both set of doors at the same time.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the outside in front of the doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Opening Times (The Riverside)

• Monday 07:45 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 07:45 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 07:45 - 17:00.
• Thursday 07:45 - 17:00.
• Friday 07:45 - 15:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Eating and Drinking (The Riverside)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • The restaurant is located on the lower level.
  • There is step-free access, via lift, to the restaurant.
• Service and Menus View
  • 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; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not 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 not available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Payment Counter View
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 98cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 31cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, armchairs, bench seats, stools and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and 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.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate, carpet, tiles and vinyl.
  • 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 are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • 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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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located besides the entrance to the library.
  • The stairs are approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Level 0 and Level 1.
  • 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • There are additional stairs within the library between the Level 0, Level 1 and Level 2.
    One set of these stairs at coloured white and the other set is coloured black - see photographs 5 to 9.

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Lift

• The lift is located on the Level 0, opposite the Riverside restaurant.
• The lift was out of use at the time of the survey.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the accessible riverside 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 Level 0 and Level 1.
• The weight limit for the lift is 650.
• 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 medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 160cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 3in).
• 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 not 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 not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Library

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• Library Circulation View
  • There is step-free access, via lift, within the library.
  • The type of flooring in the library is carpet.
  • There are potential trip hazards within the room.
  • There are covered power connection boxes and discs set into parts of the flooring.
• Self Service Machines View
  • There is a/are self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located on the level 0 in the east corner and on your left side as you enter the library.
  • The self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 115cm and 135cm.
  • There is a/are lowered self service book borrow/return machine(s) available.
  • The lowered self service book borrow/return machine(s) is/are located on your left as you enter the library.
  • The lowered self service machine(s) touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 100cm and 130cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered self service book borrow/return machine(s).
• Library Services View
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • There are reading/study desks available.
  • The majority of the reading/study desk(s) are 70cm in height.
  • There are no height adjustable desks available.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • Laptops are available to borrow from the library.
  • Auxiliary aids are not available.
  • The library does have computers with accessible software.
  • Accessible software available includes: Texthelp Read&Write, ClaroRead, MindManager, Dragon Naturally Speaking and Supernova.

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Reception (Library Help Point)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located near the entrance to the library.
  • The reception point is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the library entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on 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 12/10/2022.
  • 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 carpet.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is bench seating only.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 90cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 97cm.

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Opening Times (The Balcony)

• Monday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Eating and Drinking (The Balcony)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant.
  • The restaurant is located on the upper floor behind the reception area.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables can 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; handheld menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • 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 not available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 84cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles, wood and laminate.
• Payment Counter View
  • The height of the counter is 84cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles and wood.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 65cm.
  • 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 73cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, armchairs, bench seats and stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Computer Room(s) (inside the Library)

• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Quiet Space(s) (Catherine Cookson Reading Room)

• Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s) from the corridor.
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Floor Library - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper floor of the library near the white stairs. This toilet cubicle serves as an accessible and as a standard male toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 150cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • 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 general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is 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 80cm.
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Floor Library - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the upper floor of the library near the white stairs. This toilet cubicle serves as an accessible and also as a standard female toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a female 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 low.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 150cm (7ft 3in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • 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 general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is 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 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Floor near Main Entrance - Gender Neutral - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your right as you approach the library main entrance. Next to the standard toilets on the upper floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) 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 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • 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 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 80cm (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 medium.
  • 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 medium.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is 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 medium.
  • 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 medium.
  • 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 104cm.
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Floor - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower floor in a dead-end corridor that also houses a lift and a storeroom, opposite the Riverside restaurant. The toilet is a combined accessible and gender neutral toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the riverside accessible 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 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 light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 150cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 125cm from floor level.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • 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 90cm.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • 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 75cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Lower Floor Library - Out of Order)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower level of the library. This accessible toilet is signed as "out of order" and is locked and cannot be used.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor of the library near the white stairs.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 65m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Other male toilets can be found on the lower and upper floor within the library, besides the Riverside Restaurant and on the upper floor.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located on the ground floor of the library near the white stairs.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 70m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Other female toilets can be found on the lower and upper floor within the library, besides the Riverside Restaurant and on the upper floor.