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Dalmahoy Hotel and Country Club - Hotel and Function Rooms

Kirknewton, Edinburgh, EH27 8EB

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Summary (Hotel and Function Rooms)

  • For information about the opening hours please click here.
  • Amenities at this site include: a reception, a restaurant, an adventure playground, parkland, a shop, a sauna, a swimming pool, a fitness suite and an exercise studio.
  • There is onsite parking available here with designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The most accessible entrance has level step free access and a manual door.
  • There are 4 step-free entrances.
  • This does include the main entrance.
  • The entrance surveyed is the The main entrance at the front of the main building and the accommodation block entrance to the left of the main entrance.
  • The building has 4 floors once inside.
  • There is step free access to the majority of the venue once inside.
  • There is stepped only access to the Manor House upper floor suite, the Castle Room and Dalrymple Room meeting rooms and the female standard toilet facilities on the ground floor.
  • There is ramped access to the accommodation block.
  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • This venue also has the following available: accommodation with some adaptations for disabled people, seating, a virtual tour and maps.
  • The following mobility aids are available to borrow: a wheelchair. For more information on any hire fees or booking requirements, please contact the venue.
  • Toilet and changing facilities available include: an accessible toilet solely for the use of disabled people, toilets with some adaptations for disabled people, step free standard toilets, an accessible changing room and standard changing rooms.
  • There is/are 4 toilet(s) designated as accessible.
  • The accessible toilets surveyed can be found ground floor and lower ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet surveyed is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The standard toilets can be found on the main building ground floor and lower ground floor, in the Leisure Club changing areas and in the Family Changing Area.
  • The standard toilets surveyed can be found ground floor, lower ground floor.
  • This accommodation also has the following available: a deaf alert system, a panic alarm, vibrating alarm pillows, bath mats and a medication fridge.

Public Transport

  • There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
  • There is a bus stop at the driveway entrance to the Hotel and Country Club on the A71 at the Dalmahoy Road junction. There is a 0.7km walk (0.4 miles) to the main building. The bus stop is served by bus routes X22, X27, X28 and N28 from Edinburgh.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Park.
  • Edinburgh Park is located 6.1km (3.8 miles) east of Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club and is the nearest fully accessible Category A station.
  • The nearest tram station is Edinburgh Park.
  • Edinburgh Park tram stop is located 6.1km (3.8 miles) east of Dalmahoy Hotel & Country Club.

Parking

  • This venue has a car park.
  • This is an open air car park with a tarmac surface.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are 6 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side but not to the rear.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 40m from the main entrance.
  • Obstacles from the Blue Badge bays to the entrance include: uneven surfaces.
  • There is a designated drop-off point with a dropped kerb which does not have tactile paving.
  • The drop-off point is at the main entrance.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the main building.
  • There is step-free level access at this entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 91cm.

Reception (Main Reception and Douglas Lounge)

  • There is step-free level access to this reception.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is not a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • There is background noise here.
  • The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
  • There are coffee tables, chairs without armrests, armchairs, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and sofas available in the reception area.

Getting Around (Main Building - Manor House)

  • There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue.
  • Some of the corridors are narrow (under 120cm wide).
  • There are a mixture of chairs with and without armrests throughout the building.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring in the venue includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The executive bedrooms and suites on the second floor of the main building (Manor House) are accessed by stairs only.

Eating and Drinking (The Pentland)

  • This is a restaurant which serves buffet food.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Menu types include; handheld menus and online menus.
  • Menus are easy to read.
  • The following are available here: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is background noise here.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The seating area has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The seating area does not have: a priority table.
  • There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • The buffet serving area is up a set of stairs. A separate dining area with buffet tables can be set up with advanced notice.

Steps (Pentland Dining Room)

  • There are 6 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.

Eating and Drinking (Cocktail Bar)

  • This is a bar which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are easy to read.
  • The following are available here: drinking straws, takeaway cups and a portable card machine for payment.
  • There is background noise here.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The seating area has: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, high stools, armchairs, sofas, coffee tables and high tables.
  • The seating area does not have: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • There are no tables which are at a recommended height for a wheelchair user (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.

Stairs (Main Staircase)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, first and second floors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there is a handrail on the right going up.

Stairs (Rear Stairs)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are lower ground and ground floors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • Lighting levels are low at these stairs.
  • This staircase leads from the rear of reception to the lower ground floor, main function suite, and corridor link to the accommodation block and leisure club.

Lift (Main Building)

  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 (Lower Ground Floor), 1 (Ground Floor) and 2 (First Floor).
  • Externally the lift has: tactile markings, Braille markings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), a door with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 142cm.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, tactile markings, a mirror to aid reversing, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), a visual floor indicator, a hearing assistance alarm system, Braille markings and buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings.

Room(s) (Function Suite)

  • The room surveyed was Dalmahoy Suite and is located on the lower ground floor of the main building (Manor House).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • Getting Into The Room View
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high. The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Inside The Room View
    • The room has: tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs without armrests and room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • Tables are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
    • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • This room has a television screen, a projector screen and a whiteboard.
    • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • Light switches are not at a recommended height from floor level at 138cm.
    • The room may be subdivided into 2, 3 or 4 rooms. The hotel website has details of seating arrangements, options and 3D images of the function suite.

Room(s) (Meeting Rooms)

  • The room surveyed was Boardroom and is located on the first floor of the main building (Manor House).
  • There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • Getting Into The Room View
    • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 92cm.
    • There is step-free access into the room(s).
  • Inside The Room View
    • The room has: long tables, chairs without armrests, coffee tables, room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
    • The room does not have: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
    • Tables are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
    • All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
    • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
    • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
    • The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • Light switches are at a recommended height from floor level at 118cm.
    • There are eight multi-function meeting rooms, five that are inter-connected including the Boardroom (photographs 1 to 3), Earl's Room (photograph 4), Edinburgh Room (photograph 5), Queen's Room (photograph 6), and Salisbury Room (photograph 7).
      The Lothian Room is shown in photograph 8.
      Two other rooms, the Castle Room (photographs 9 to 10) and the Dalrymple Room (photographs 11 to 12) have stepped access only.
      Lighting levels are adjustable.

Ramp or Slope (Accommodation Block Link Corridor)

  • There is a ramp with a slight gradient .
  • The ramp does not have handrails.

Entrance (Accommodation Block Link Corridor)

  • The entrance surveyed is located at the side of the accommodation block link corridor, to the left of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via ramp/slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is not a second set of doors.
  • The ramp gives access from the car park.
    There is a similar set of doors on the opposite side of the link corridor.

Getting Around (Accommodation Block)

  • There is step-free access via lift, throughout the majority of the venue.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Lighting levels are low in some areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise here.

Lift (Accommodation Block - Main 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 0, -1, 1, -2, 2, -3.
  • Externally the lift has: a door with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, Braille markings, tactile markings, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm).
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 140cm.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, a visual floor indicator, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), a hearing assistance alarm system, a separate door to exit, Braille markings and tactile markings.
  • There is a similar lift at the rear which gives access to floor 3. A third lift gives access to the Leisure Club floors G and 1.

Stairs (Accommodation)

  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, -1, 1, -2, 2, -3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked but there are handrails on both sides.
  • There are similar staircases to each corner of the Accommodation Block. The staircases to the rear give access to level 3.

Accessible Accommodation (Room 105 - Shower)

  • There is step-free level access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The bed is double.
  • The height of the bed is 62cm.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The room surveyed has a height adjustable chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • The room has: a lowered spyhole, window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a moveable bed and room for a wheelchair user to turn next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a visual fire alarm system.
  • There is no hoist available.
  • The room has soft flooring.
  • The furniture may be moved to provide a 150cm x 150cm turning space.

Ensuite (Room 105 - Shower)

  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has hard flooring.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
  • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a horizontal grab rail at the shower and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
  • The toilet has no dropdown rail.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 71cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the toilet roll holder and the soap dispenser.
  • The ensuite has: a wheel-in shower.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 120cm.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • There is a drop down/tip up seat at a recommended height (48cm).
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails.

Accessible Accommodation (Room 110 - Bath)

  • There is step-free level access to the accessible room surveyed.
  • The bed is double.
  • The height of the bed is 62cm.
  • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
  • The room surveyed has a height adjustable chair without armrests and an armchair.
  • The room has: light switches at a recommended height (between 75cm - 120cm), a moveable bed, plug sockets at a recommended height (between 40cm - 100cm), a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm), a lowered spyhole and window controls at a recommended height (between 80cm - 100cm).
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no hoist available.
  • The room has soft flooring.
  • This is an interconnected room. The furniture may be moved to create a 150 x150cm turning space. Rooms 108, 112, 119, and 120 are similar. Rooms 108 and 110 have full height windows.

Ensuite (Room 110 - Bath - Left Hand Transfer)

  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens outwards.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The ensuite has soft flooring.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
  • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a horizontal grab rail at the bath and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
  • The toilet has a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The ensuite has: a bath and an over bath shower.
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 117cm.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails.
  • Rooms 108, 112, 119, and 120 are similar.

Standard Accommodation (Room 117)

  • There is step-free level access to the room surveyed.
  • The bed type is double.
  • The room surveyed has an armchair and a height adjustable chair without armrests.
  • The room has: a moveable bed and a bed which is not at a recommended height (between 45cm - 52cm).
  • The room has soft flooring.

Ensuite (Room 117)

  • The ensuite has a manual door which opens inwards.
  • The ensuite does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is no lateral transfer space next to the toilet seat.
  • The toilet seat is not at a recommended height from the floor (48cm).
  • Grab rails in the ensuite include: a horizontal grab rail at the bath and a vertical grab rail at the bath.
  • The toilet has no dropdown rail.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 70cm.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
  • The ensuite has: an over bath shower and a bath.
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 118cm.
  • The height of the bath is 52cm.
  • There is an adjustable and detachable shower head not at a recommended height (between 105cm - 185cm).
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is no seat.
  • The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails.

Lift (Leisure Club)

  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0 (-1), 1 (-2), 2 (Leisure Club first floor).
  • Externally the lift has: buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), Braille markings, a door with a high colour contrast to the surroundings and tactile markings.
  • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 116cm.
  • Internally the lift has: buttons with a high colour contrast to the surroundings, controls at a recommended height range (between 90cm - 110cm), a separate door to exit, a mirror to aid reversing, an audible announcer, buttons with a low colour contrast to the surroundings, Braille markings and a visual floor indicator.
  • The Leisure Club reception, changing rooms, shop and swimming pool are on Level 0 (Leisure Club ground floor, Accommodation Block level -1).
    The Brasserie, James Braid Bar, fitness suite and exercise studio are on level 2 (Leisure Club first floor).

Eating and Drinking (The Brasserie)

  • This is a restaurant which serves an a la carté menu.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to this area.
  • Tables can be booked in advance.
  • There is full table service.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus.
  • Menus are easy to read.
  • The following are available here: drinking straws and a portable card machine for payment.
  • There is background noise here.
  • The seating area has: bench seats, armchairs, room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm), booths, chairs without armrests, sofas, a mixture of chairs with and without armrests and coffee tables.
  • There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: some of the chairs.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery.
  • The Brasserie is located on the first floor of the Leisure Club.

Steps (Brasserie Entrance)

  • There are 2 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • There is an alternative side entrance with a portable ramp to overcome the steps.

Ramp or Slope and Steps (The Brasserie Side Entrance)

  • A width less than 75cm and There is a ramp with a steep gradient .
  • The ramp has a handrail on the left going up.
  • There are 2 steps.
  • The steps are clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • There is a heavy door that may be difficult to open, that opens towards you, 75cm+ wide, at the side entrance to The Brasserie.

Eating and Drinking (The James Braid Bar)

  • This is a bar which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus and written wall menus.
  • Menus are easy to read.
  • The following are available here: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • Lighting levels are low in the evening.
  • There is background noise here.
  • There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users (between 76cm - 86cm).
  • The seating area has: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, sofas, high tables, high stools, room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) and armchairs.
  • The seating area does not have: a priority table.
  • There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users (between 70cm - 80cm).
  • The following furniture is permanently fixed: all of the chairs.
  • Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
  • Where the flooring is not smooth or even, it is due to carpet.
  • The James Braid Bar shares the same menu options as The Brasserie. There is additional seating on a balcony.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Male)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
  • There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.

Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Female)

  • There is not step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The female toilet was surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • This toilet facility is located off the rear staircase.

Steps (Ground Floor - Female Toilet)

  • There are 3 steps.
  • The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
  • There are additional steps to reach the female toilet facilities on the rear staircase.
    The toilet facilities on the lower ground floor have level access via the lift.

Standard Toilet(s) (Lower Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access into the toilet(s).
  • There is a manual door which opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.

Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter via main reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 77cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 157cm x 192cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet seat.
  • The lateral transfer space is 71cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a lever flush on the right, but there is no transfer space.
  • The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, a vertical rail on the left side of the wash basin and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser and hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 118cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 138cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 116cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is a shelf located where it is not reachable.
  • The shelf is positioned between 85cm and 105cm and has minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The cubicle does not have a mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid, a sanitary bin and a padded back rest for seat.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and some grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the dropdown rail, some grab rails and the toilet seat.

Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • This accessible toilet is located on the lower ground floor opposite the Dalmahoy Function Suite.
  • There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m from the main lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a good colour contrast.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 86cm.
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm x 194cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet seat but it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
  • There is a pull chain flush on the transfer side.
  • The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical rail on the right side of the wash basin.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
  • The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser, towel dispenser and hand dryer.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 131cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 109cm.
  • The height of the baby change is 115cm.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height for seated users (within 10cm from the floor).
  • There is not a shelf.
  • The cubicle does not have a full length mirror.
  • The height of the coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
  • The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door and some grab rails.
  • The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: some grab rails, the toilet seat and the dropdown rail.