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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student self catered accommodation in 3 blocks (A, B and C), a learning centre and a laundry room.

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  • The 3 accommodation blocks are located around a central courtyard.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Southampton.
• The nearest National Rail station is Southampton Central.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking Information

• Visitors who hold a Blue Badge can park in any parking bay on campus without needing a University parking permit. Staff and students should obtain a University parking permit from the University’s parking team, which is free of charge to Blue Badge holders.
• There is a map showing disabled parking bays on Highfield Campus: please click here to view.
• If there is not a designated disabled parking bay near to a particular building, then a standard parking bay can be reserved for use by a disabled visitor by contacting parking services on 023 8059 2416.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is underground.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 10 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 280cm x 430cm (9ft 2in x 14ft 1in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Block B Car Park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the Block B Car Park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • This car park is for staff and residents who hold Blue Badges only.
  • Visitors can use the West Park NCP car park, on the opposite side of West Park Road.

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Level Change (Access to the Central Courtyard)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located leading down from Commercial Road.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading off West Park Road.
• There is/are 13 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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  • There are gates, a minimum of 100cm (3ft 3in) wide, requiring a fob to access, but also with intercoms under 120cm (3ft 11in), leading to the ramp and steps from the streets.

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Lift (West Park Road Access)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the steps.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 89cm x 140cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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.

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Outside Access (Block B Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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  • There is an intercom 122cm (4ft) at this entrance to contact reception.
  • This entrance gives access to floor 0 of Block B.

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Lift (Block B)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located directly to the right of the Block B car park entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10-11-12-13-14-15-16.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Block B car park entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 139cm (3ft 7in 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 does not have a hearing loop 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 bright.

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  • There are two lifts available here.
  • These lifts are also 9m (10 yds) from the Block B main entrance on floor 1, located to the left as you enter.

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Outside Access (Block B Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in the corner of the central courtyard.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 147cm (4ft 10in).

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Level Change (Block B Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Block A Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the Central Courtyard, between the two access points to the courtyard.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Block A entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Block C Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block, off the central courtyard.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show the common rooms in Blocks A and C.
  • There is level access to both from the block entrances.

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Other Floors (Block A)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The North and South Core stairs are the same.
  • There are identical stairs the other blocks, except the stairs in Block C access floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and those in Block B access floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16.

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Lift (Block A - South Core)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the Block A entrance, past the common room and ramp.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11 and 12.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Block A entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 does 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 bright.

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  • There is a moderate ramp in front of this lift on all floors.
  • The North Core lift is identical to this (photographs 4 and 5) and are located to the left as you enter, 18m (19 yds) from the Block A entrance.
  • There are identical lifts in Block C, except there are 2 lifts together here, just inside the Block C entrance and they access floors 1 to 9 (photograph 6).

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 14 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 2006C.
  • The accessible facilities are located in Block B, 2 on floor 2, and 1 each on floors 3-14.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 2006C.
  • The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 225cm x 375cm (7ft 5in x 12ft 4in).
  • The bed is 52cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 35cm (1ft 2in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 242cm x 242cm (7ft 11in x 7ft 11in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 in height.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 178cm (5ft 10in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • The shower seat height is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 14 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Carers can stay next door to a student in the same flat, but there are no internal doors between rooms.
  • There are kitchens available with wheel under counters 89cm high.

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Level Change (Block A Level 1)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located just past the common room, leading to the South Core.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located on level 1 of Block C, to the right on entrance.
• There is level access to this room from the Block C entrance and it contains washing machines and a dryer accessible to wheelchair users.

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Learning Centre

• The Learning Centre is located on level 1 of Block C, opposite the entrance.
• It is accessed by automatic doors, opening inwards, 186cm (6ft 1in) wide, then steps or a platform lift.
• The centre can be used for individual or group study. Individual booths or the whole room can be booked.
• It also contains a hot drinks vending machine.

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Level Change (Learning Centre)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located just inside the Learning Centre.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Learning Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the centre, next to the steps.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the Block C entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 80cm x 140cm (2ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • There is a moderate ramp in front of the lift on the lower level.

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Accessible Toilet (Block A)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block A entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located just past reception.
  • There is also a unisex standard toilet located opposite this toilet.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Block B)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Block B entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, off the corridor leading to Flat E.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 156cm x 232cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (Block C)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Block C entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right on entrance, just before the common room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 262cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 7in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.