Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include School of Psychology, School of Mathematics and Physical Sciences, Physics and Astronomy, lecture theatres, seminar rooms, PC cluster rooms and staff offices.
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- Pevensey III link (new tab) - click here.
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- This building is linked internally with Pevensey II.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on level 2 lower, immediately beyond the North - South Road entrance, and on level 2 upper, straight ahead after exiting the lift.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 2, immediately beyond the North - South Road entrance.
- Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on level 0, to the left after exiting the lift.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 0 to the left after exiting the lift, within the male standard toilets.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Support Unit please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 877 466.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Support Unit is a team of specialist advisors who work with students who may need support at the university due to a long term condition.
- To see more information on Student Life Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 876 767.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Student Life Centre offers information, advice and guidance to all Sussex students.
It is located on the ground floor of Bramber House (north end opposite Kent House), and is open from 09:00 – 17:00 every weekday. - To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- The Admissions Office is located on the ground floor of Sussex House, and is open Monday - Friday 10:00 - 13:00 and 14:00 - 17:00.
It deals with all full-time Undergraduate applications, and full- and part-time Masters applications.
There are different contact details for each type of application. Please see the website for more details. - To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 678 220.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Housing Services Office is located on Level 2 of Bramber House (North Side).
- To see more information on General Enquiries (University of Sussex) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01273 606 755.
- Email: [email protected].
- Equality and diversity courses, including Disability Awareness, are available to staff. The Diversity in the Workplace course is mandatory for all staff.
- For more information on BSMS Clinical Neuroscience please click here.
- For more information on accessible routes around the Campus please click here.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
From the centre of Brighton, take the A270 Lewes Road. Just before it meets the A27, turn onto Stony Mere Way and continue onto Sports Centre Road. Turn left into Gardner Centre Road. The building is located at the end of this road. - Pre-arranged visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, located outside Sussex House.
The most accessible car park to the Trafford Centre is Car Park 1.
Pay and display visitor parking is available in Car Park 4, Car Park 5 (outside the Sports Centre) and the Sports Complex car park. Permit only car parks are located throughout the campus.
- The University campus is located to the north of Brighton, accessed off the A27.
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By Bus
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- Bus routes 5B 23, 25, 28, 29 and 50 run from the centre of Brighton to the campus. There are several bus stops located throughout the campus.
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By Train
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- The nearest station is Falmer, which is located on the opposite side of the A27 from the campus.
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Useful Links
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- For more information on getting to the campus, please see the University website How To Get Here page.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please use the link below for more details on buses in the Brighton and Hove area.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Please see the National Rail Enquiries website for more information on trains to Falmer.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the building off North - South Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 520cm (11ft 2in x 17ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the North - South Road entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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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.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
- The name of the car park is Sports Centre Car Park.
- The car park is located opposite Sussex House.
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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 (Sports Centre Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located by the Sports Centre.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sports Centre, Falmer 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 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- 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 anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
- Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
- Signs are clearly presented.
- Payment can be made by phone.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the car park to the sports centre entrance.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the sports centre entrance.
- The nearest designated bay is 49m (53yd 1ft) from the sports centre entrance.
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- There is a second Blue Badge bay located on the opposite side of the car park. This bay is closer to the main university campus. The width is 510 x 480.
Outside Access (North - South Road Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on level 2, off North - South Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- 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 card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Level 0 Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located within the centre of the building, in the courtyard.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 11 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Lift Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is/are 4 clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the upper part of level 2.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a steep ramp, with no handrails, for access to the upper part of level 2.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp is located immediately beyond the North - South Road entrance as shown in the photographs.
The steps are located to the right after the North - South Road entrance, just before the lecture theatre, also shown in the photographs. - There is/are 1 unmarked step(s), with no handrails, for access to group study booths.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There are group study booths located throughout the building, one is shown in the photographs.
All booths are accessed via 1 shallow step. - There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors 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 all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing system is located in Lecture Theatre 1/A6.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just beyond the lift entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are U,0,1,1A,2.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, double doors which are easy to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 89cm (3ft 8in x 2ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0,1,1A,2.
- The stairs are located straight ahead as you enter.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the Level 0 entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are similar staircases located throughout the building.
Reception (School of Psychology Office)
- School of Psychology Office is located on level 2, to the left after exiting the lift.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Accessible Shower (Level 2 Lower)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located on level 2, just beyond the North - South Road entrance.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 Lower - 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 level 2, just beyond the North - South Road entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the North - South Road entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 190cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is not 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 not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 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 107cm.
- 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 medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 Upper - 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 level 2, straight ahead after exiting the lift.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 184cm (4ft 11in x 6ft).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is not 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 medium.
- 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 sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 120cm and 170cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 110cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
Standard Shower (Level 0)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male and female standard toilets on level 0.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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- There is 1 deep step to access the shower cubicles in both the male and female toilets.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The gender neutral toilet is located on level 2, just beyond the North - South Road entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m from the North - South Road 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 84cm.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female and male toilets are located on Level 0, to the left after exiting the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
- There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
- The ambulant cubicle is located within the female toilets.
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Baby Changing Facilities 2
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- Baby change facilities are available in the male toilets.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 105cm.