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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include conference facilities, accessible changing rooms, standard changing rooms, 3 basketball or netball courts, Worcester Wolves court, fitness suite, offices.
• The building includes a fitness centre as well as sports facilities with a seating capacity of 2,000 people. It also contains conferencing facilities.
  The building is located next to the Riverside Building with which it shares a car park.
  There are further sports facilities there.
  The arena is a training centre for British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB).
  It receives funding from Sport England as an Iconic Facility.
  It has received the Guardian Award for HE ‘Buildings that Inspire’
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• The 2,000-seat capacity venue opened in April 2013 and is a national centre of excellence for disability sports.
  The University Arena's facilities cater for disability by design and enable true inclusion.
  It is also the home ground for the Worcester Wolves basketball team and the Severn Stars Netball Team, was previously the training base for GB Men's and Women’s Wheelchair Basketball teams (2013-2017), as well as being the venue for a wide range of memorable sporting events.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Worcester is served by the M5 motorway and is accessible from Junctions 6 and 7.
    Under normal traffic conditions all University campuses can be reached in 15-20 minutes from Junction 7.
    The University is clearly signposted once you come off at Junction 7.
  • There is a drop off zone and disabled parking spaces on site, there are parking spaces for visitors.
    The Severn Campus is also very close to several council run car parks ranging from 60p-90p per hour depending on which car park you use.
    
    If you have pre-bought parking tickets, please proceed directly to the Arena.
• By Bus View
  • The numbers 31, 31B, and 31E Henwick Park Services operated by First travel connect the Severn Campus to all university campuses via a bus stop outside the Arena. Download the bus routes map for more details.
    
    Service updates and timetable information on this service is available.
    Additionally Network West Midlands helps you plan your journey and find out when the next bus service will be arriving at the University of Worcester.
    National Express Coaches serve the city of Worcester, arriving into Worcester Bus Station which is situated in the Crowngate Shopping Centre in the City Centre.
    
    The 31B Unishuttle stops outside the Arena, it is a direct bus service between all of the University’s sites; St John’s Campus, Severn Campus and City Campus.
    
    The first 31B bus leaves St John’s Campus at 07:56am, and from 09:36am is every 36 and 6 minutes past the hour until the final service at 17.56pm.
    You can catch the direct 31B from the Bus Station every 10 and 40 minutes past the hour from 09:00am.
    
    Travelling by bus can cost as little as 50p per journey with a 10-journey ticket (£5.00) which can be purchased from the SU Shop, the Finance Office or Firstpoint (in the Peirson Centre) and is valid on any First Bus service in Worcester on any day.
    Alternatively you can buy a £1.00 single ticket from the driver or a £2.00 day ticket.
    
• By Train View
  • Worcester is served by two train stations:
    Worcester Foregate Street – is a 15 minute walk from the Severn Campus.
    Worcester Shrub Hill - is a 25 minute walk from the Severn Campus or 10 minutes by taxi.
    
    Approximate travel times:
    Birmingham New Street - 50 minutes
    Bristol Temple Meads - 1 hour 20 minutes
    Cardiff Central - 1 hour 50 minutes
    Exeter Central - 3 hours 25 minutes
    London Paddington - 2 hours 20 minutes
    Manchester Piccadilly - 2 hours 30 minutes
• Useful Links View
  • The Arena website page detailing how to find and travel to the Arena.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • First Group Worcester City centre bus route travel map pdf file.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Link to National Rail site for Worcester Foregate Street Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on University of Worcester Arena please click here (opens new tab)
• Please see the university webpage on the Arena for more detailed information about the venue.
• To see more information on Worcester Wolves please click here (opens new tab)
• The University of Worcester Arena is also home to the Worcester Wolves Basketball team. For more information, see their website.
• To see more information on Severn Stars please click here (opens new tab)
• Telephone Number: 01905 544 444.
• Email: [email protected]
• The University of Worcester Arena is also home to the Severn Stars netball team. For more information, see their website.
• To see more information on Riverside Building please click here (opens new tab)
• The Riverside Building sits adjacent to the Arena and contains seminar rooms, a lecture theatre and sports facilities.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located off of Chequers Lane.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 S1.
  • The car park is located off of Chequers Lane.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on Chequers Lane.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Site/Campus Car Park (S1)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off of Chequers Lane.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are University of Worcester Arena and Riverside Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 560cm (11ft 10in x 18ft 4in).
  • 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 permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the pavement to the car park.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the road.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are two Chargemaster Charging bays for electric vehicles located within the car park next to the Blue Badge bays. These are shown in photo 4.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 23:00.

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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.
  • There is ramped/sloped or 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.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 9 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are automatic doors on the left and right side of the main entrance. The details on the guide are for the door on the left side as you face the entrance as this entrance is closest to the top of the ramp.
  • The right side doors of the main entrance are also 175cm wide, single and automatic (Photograph 2). On the right side there is an additional second set of doors which are again 175cm wide, single automatic (Photograph 3).
  • Immediately beyond the main entrance, just after reception, there are a set of barriers which are 116cm wide (Photograph 4).

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Reception

• Reception is located immediately beyond the main entrance just before the barriers.
• The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• 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 not tested at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The fixed loop is located at reception.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • The stairs are located to the left after the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 18m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left after the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Arena

• The Arena features a hall with 3 basketball courts, 12 badminton courts, 3 volleyball courts, 3 netball courts and 2 futsal / handball courts.

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Joel Richards Conference Suite

• The Joel Richards Conference Suite is located on the first floor, opposite the lift, and is accessed by double, push pad operated automatic doors, 160cm wide, which open towards you. The push pad is 75cm high.
• The venue has staging with an accessible ramped stage (photograph 4).
• There is an infrared hearing assistance system available in the Conference Suite.
• The Joel Richards Media Suite (photograph 6) is located at the far end of the Conference Suite, accessed by double, heavy, manual doors, 158cm wide, which open inwards.
• There are toilets available on this level, just outside the Conference Suite.

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Courtside Rooms

• The Courtside Rooms are the flexible teaching spaces UAG010 - 011, located next to the main hall.
• There is a moveable partition available between the rooms, so 1 larger or 2 smaller rooms can be made from this space, accessed by manual, heavy doors 180cm wide, which open inwards (photograph 1).
• There is no fixed furniture in these rooms, which can also be hired as conference facilities.
• There are toilets located either side of the rooms.

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Fitness Suite (S & C Suite)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right after the main entrance.
  • The fitness suite is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double.
  • The opening is 175cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is Fitness Training Association (FTA) levels 1, 2 and 3 including mandatory modules dealing with special population groups.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Accessible pressing chair (photograph 5) and rollers for wheelchairs (photograph 6).
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located There are accessible toilet facilities located just beyond reception on the ground floor, and to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor. There are also accessible toilets (named A through to L) located around the perimeter of the arena.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the left after the main entrance.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located to the left after the lift on the first floor.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the standard toilets on both the ground and first floor.

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Accessible Changing Room (01A)

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located along the main corridor to the left of the courts.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the courts.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 380cm x 620cm (12ft 6in x 20ft 4in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet and a wheel in shower.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The changing rooms are accessible via single, automatic, push pad operated doors which open away from you. The width is 90cm and the push pad is 87cm (photograph 1).

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the main entrance on the left before entering the arena corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 sanitary, nappy/incontinence items bin 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 placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is 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 good.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 105cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor - 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 first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 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 good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 210cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is 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 good.
  • 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).
  • 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 good.
  • 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 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the main entrance off of the main arena corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 205cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • 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 sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 110cm and 140cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left after the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a fixed baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 90cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor to the left after exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is 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 right as you face the toilet.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Baby change facilities are available in both the female and male toilets.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 88cm.