Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include BU's professional services
The building reception is not manned.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- To reach Lansdowne Campus from the North or the East, leave the A338 at the junction marked Travel Interchange onto St Paul's Road, then take St Swithuns Road.
At the roundabout at the end of St Swithuns Road take the right-hand exit which will bring you onto Christchurch Road (B3066) where the buildings that comprise the campus are located.
From the West follow the directions to Talbot Campus but proceed past the University on the A3049 (this becomes Talbot Avenue).
Next take the Wimborne Road (A347), then the Lansdowne Road (B3064) to continue onto Christchurch Road (B3066).
There is no student parking at the Lansdowne Campus, although the area is well served by public (pay and display) car parks within easy walking distance of all university buildings. - Permit holder parking is provided around the Lansdowne Campus.
- This car park can be accessed from either Christchurch Road or Cotlands Road.
- For sat nav users, the postcode for the building is BH1 3NA.
- The car park is for staff permit holders only between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays.
- Outside of these hours the car park is open to the public for pay and display.
- There is no visitor parking at this building.
- There are pay and display car parks located nearby.
- To reach Lansdowne Campus from the North or the East, leave the A338 at the junction marked Travel Interchange onto St Paul's Road, then take St Swithuns Road.
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By Bus
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- As part of the local transport network, Morebus operates a student-oriented service (UNIBUS).
- This service provides transport between our two campuses and extends to areas populated by students in Poole, Winton, Charminster, Southbourne, and Boscombe.
- Unibus services U1 and U4 stop at Christchurch Road which is the closest stop to Studland House.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Bournemouth, served by Cross Country and South Western Railway rail services.
- From the station, cross the road to catch the U1 or U4 bus services from Dorchester House and then alight at Christchurch Road.
- The pedestrian route from the station to Studland House, using the underpass at St Pauls Road (A35), is approximately 850 metres.
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Useful Links
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- Information on Bournemouth Station from National Rail. .
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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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.
Building Parking
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Building Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
The car park is for staff permit holders only between 07:00 – 16:00 weekdays. Outside of these hours the car park is open to the public for pay and display. - The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 600cm.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
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Public Car Parks
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- The name of the car park is Cotlands Road car park.
- The car park is located on Cotlands Road, post code BH1 3BG.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Cotlands Road, near to the rear entrance to the buildings car park. There is a maximum stay permitted of 90 minutes.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on the road at the front of the building. There is a maximum stay permitted of 30 minutes.
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Drop Off Point
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- The public car park on Cotlands Road is within 300m (approx).
- The public car park is open 24 hours.
- There is also a basement car park for staff only, accessed from Christchurch Road.
- This staff car park is only accessible from 09:00 - 19:00 Monday - Friday.
- Pedestrian access from this car park is via a staircase at each end.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance is open 07:00 - 18:00 Monday to Friday.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off the Car Park to the rear of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
Reception
- Reception is located in front of you on entrance.
- The desk is 8m (26ft) 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 good.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is not staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- The stairs are located to the rear right of the ground floor.
- The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There is a similar staircase to the rear of the building that goes from floors 1, 2, 3 and 4 it can be seen in photograph 2.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located behind the reception desk.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8.
- Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 135cm (3ft 5in 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The height of the controls are between 90cm and 120cm.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a bank of 2 lifts which are identical.
Reception (IT Service Desk)
- IT Service Desk is located on the seventh floor to your right on exiting the lift lobby.
- The desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the lift.
- There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, behind the cafe.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 210cm (4ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- 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.
- 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 182cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 97cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual 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.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the second floor lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on your left on exiting the lift lobby on the second floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- 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 220cm x 310cm (7ft 3in x 10ft 2in).
- 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not 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 99cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual 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 poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to your left on exiting the lift lobby on the fourth floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 230cm (5ft 9in 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 137cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 115cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual 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 poor.
- There is a poor 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Sixth Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located in front of you on exiting the lift lobby on the sixth floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 205cm x 195cm (6ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 145cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 137cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Eighth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 in front of you on exiting the lift lobby on the eighth floor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 192cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 4in).
- 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 the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 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 disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 137cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high visual 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 good.
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Comments
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- The toilet is also designated as the female standard toilet.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the first floor, the second floor, the third floor, the fourth floor and the seventh floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the sixth floor and the eighth floor.
- There are female standard toilets facilities on the fifth floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor behind the café.
- There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- There are two identical neutral toilets on the ground floor.
Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located on the second floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the second floor lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 89cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Shower (Ground Floor)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor behind the café.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are two similar showers on the ground floor. Each has a wash basin (80cm high) with a sensor tap. There is a seating bench 43cm high and a hand dryer (110cm from the ground).
- The shower head is moveable and detachable. Shower controls are twist and a maximum of 146cm from the ground.
- There is a hair dryer at 165cm from the ground.
- There are two coat hooks at 172cm from the ground.
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.
