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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Management, the School of Applied Science, International Programmes, Study Support, Marketing and Communications , Equality and Diversity Service, Staff Occupational Health Service, School of Applied Sciences, Equality and Diversity Service.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest accessible and standard toilets located in the Graduate Centre.
  • Please see the access guide for Dorset House for further details.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Talbot Campus can be reached from the North or the East via the A338 (locally known as Wessex Way).
    
  • Take the exit at the Richmond Hill Roundabout (next to the Vitality tower) and then follow the signs for Bournemouth University.
    
  • From the West on the A35 follow the signs to Bournemouth (A3049), taking the dual carriageway (Dorset Way) past Tower Park.
    
  • Talbot Campus is located on the A3049 (Wallisdown Road).
    
  • For sat nav users, the postcode for the Talbot Campus is BH12 5BB.
  • There are a number of staff and student permit holder car parks at Talbot Campus.
    
  • A permit is only required between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
    
  • The Visitor and Events car park is pay and display between 07:00 – 16:00.
    
  • Outside these hours there is no charge.
    
  • A map showing the car parks can be found here.
• By Bus View
  • As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
    
  • This service provides transport between the two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Winton, Charminster, Southbourne, and Boscombe.
    
  • At Talbot Campus services run regularly during term-time and timetables can be found on the UNIBUS website.
    
  • The U1 and U3 bus services are in operation during university vacation times, running at least every 30 minutes.
• By Train View
  • The nearest rail station to Talbot Campus is Bournemouth.
    
  • The fastest train service from London to Bournemouth takes approximately 1.5hrs.
    
  • From the station, Morebus services run to Talbot Campus, or you can catch a more direct UNIBUS by from Dorchester House.
    
  • There is a taxi rank at the station. A taxi journey to Talbot Campus takes approximately 10 minutes.
• Useful Links View
  • Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail. .
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Bournemouth Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • Bournemouth Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability & Additional Learning Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01202 965663.
• Email: als@bournemouth.ac.uk.
• Assistance dogs have full access to the University’s estate, relevant buildings and University student accommodation. An application form for use of an assistance dog can be found on the BU intranet.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Visitor and Events Parking.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the campus.
• 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 drop off point located to the rear of the student centre.
  • The What3Words for the drop off point is spot.marked.gave.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Talbot Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • 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 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is level access to the car park from the Campus. There is tactile paving at the crossing points.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (65ft) from the Christchurch Building.
  • All site/campus car parks can be located using this map
  • This car park can be used by staff and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders however, they must also hold a valid staff or student parking permit.
    
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and can be found using this map
  • There are a total of 31 designated Blue Badge parking bays within Talbot Campus’ permit holder car parks.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitor and Events Parking)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of Talbot House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Talbot House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 1in x 20ft 0in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by visitors.
  • Parking charges apply for all except 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 not 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 cannot be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Campus, with tactile paving at the crossing points.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Talbot House entrance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 30m (98ft) from the Talbot House.
  • The car park surface is part tarmac and part gravel.
  • Parking charges apply between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
  • Outside these hours there is no parking charge.
  • Blue Badge holders are eligible for free parking however, this needs to be booked in by a staff member.
  • The payment machine is located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The touchpad for the payment machine is 132cm from the ground.
  • The path next to the machine is on a slight incline.
  • Payment cannot be made by phone however, it can be made by following the weblink on car park signage.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance to Business School)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• 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 194cm (6ft 4in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a very slight slope in front of the entrance.
  • There is a key card sensor at 82cm for access out of hours.

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Outside Access (Dorset House - North Entrance - Signed Dorset House)

• This information is for the entrance located in the centre of the building curvature.
• 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • There is a hand sensor at 100cm to open the door. There is also a key card sensor at 113cm for out of hours access.
  • To exit, there is a hand sensor at 114cm for the first door and another hand sensor at 113cm for the second door.

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Level Change (Dorset House - North Entrance - Signed Dorset House)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (East Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Dorset Building - Business School.
  • This entrance gives access to the Business School.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'East'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 118cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located Immediately infront of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (West Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This entrance gives access to Dorset House - The Business School and the Faculty of Science and Technology laboratories.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'West'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 113cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground, one, and two.
  • The stairs are located ahead of the West entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the West entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • 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 staircases located near to the East, North and West entrances.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lobby near to the North entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground, one and two.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the north 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 95cm x 135cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 5in).
• 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 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 good.

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Inside Access (Business School)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are good.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Near To The Lift)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the north entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the same corridor as the lift near to the North entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 324cm (5ft 3in x 10ft 8in).
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 174cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Near To The Main Entrance)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located immediately ahead from the main entrance to the Business Scool.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) 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 and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 161cm x 232cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is 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 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
  • 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor -Both Sides Transfer Space)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 202cm (5ft 8in x 6ft 8in).
  • There is not 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 both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 74cm.
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 67cm.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 84cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar toilet in the same location on the second floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located ahead and to the right of the West entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the West entrance.
  • 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 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are additional standard female and male toilets located on the second floor.

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Parent Baby Change Room

• The parent baby change room is on the ground floor opposite the AT near to the North entrance.
• Access is via a single heavy manual door 78cm wide.
• The room has two armchairs and a table 73cm high. There is not knee space under the table. There is a waste bin with a lid.
• Flooring is carpet and lighting is good.

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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.