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Overview

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• About View
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Waterloo.
  • The nearest overground station is Lambeth North.
  • The nearest bus station is St Thomas' Hospital/Evelina London.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and moveable physical obstructions.
  • The ground floor (Level 0), mezzanine level (Level 1), and levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • The public can access Levels 0, 1 and 8.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor (Level 0), mezzanine level (Level 1) and Level 8.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located withing the male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the public toilets on the ground floor, to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on Level 0, 1 and 8, along the corridors.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the public toilets on the ground floor, to the right as you enter from the main entrance.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Lambeth Palace Road. It is for pre-authorised use only.
  • The car park is sheltered.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
  • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 535cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the car park entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • This car park is for pre-authorised use only.
  • Please contact the venue in advance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The Blue Badge parking access is through the loading bay.
  • An intercom is located to the left of the gate for staff assistance.
  • The intercom is at a height of 100cm.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Car Park Entrance

• This entrance is located in the car park.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 110cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 111cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located off Lambeth Palace Road.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 109cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a second, single automatic door.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 109cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 75cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Cloakroom

• The counter is located to the left as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 75cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars and moveable physical obstructions.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided during events and tours .

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Ground Floor)

• The room is located to the right as you enter, within the public toilets.
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
• There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The room has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in this room includes: benches.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter, within the public toilets.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 245cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 145cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

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Collections Care (Ground Floor)

• The room is located to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Entrance (Ground Floor - Library Reading Room)

• This entrance is located to the left as you enter.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.
• This entrance gives access to the toilets, the Reader's Common Room and the Reading Room.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Reading Room - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter from the Library Reading Room entrance.
  • The distance from the Library Reading Room entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 156cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reader's Common Room (Ground Floor)

• The room is located ahead, to the right as you enter from the Library Reading Room entrance.
• The distance from Library Reading Room entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Additional facilities/services include: a counter, cabinets, overhead cabinets, and a sink.

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Reception (Ground Floor - Reading Room Issue Desk)

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• Location View
  • The reception is located inside the Reading Room, as you enter from the Library Reading Room entrance.
  • The distance from the Library Reading Room entrance is 9m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Ground Floor - Reading Room)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• Seating available in this library includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: long tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: ergonomic chairs and large letter key keyboards.

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Cedar Room (Ground Floor)

• The room is located inside the reading room, as you enter from the Library Reading Room entrance.
• The distance from Library Reading Room entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests, bariatric chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead, to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor (Level 0), mezzanine level (Level 1) and levels 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1125kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 139cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The public can access Levels 0, 1 and 8.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located ahead, to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
• The ground floor (Level 0) and mezzanine level (Level 1) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Exhibition Room (Mezzanine Level)

• The room is located on the mezzanine level (Level 1), ahead, to the right as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 16m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Abbot Room (Mezzanine Level)

• The room is located on the Mezzanine level (Level 1), ahead, to the right as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables and long tables.
• Some of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Whitgift Room (Mezzanine Level)

• The room is located on the mezzanine level (Level 1), to the right as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Mezzanine Level - Right Hand Transfer - Staff Only)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the mezzanine level (Level 1), to the right as you exit the lift, within the public toilets.
  • This toilet is for staff use only.
  • The distance from the lift is 12m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 156cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 8 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on Level 8, opposite the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 2m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a push button lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 156cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 89cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bancroft Room (Level 8)

• The room is located on Level 8, to the left as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 97cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Roof Terrace (Level 8)

• There is step-free level access to this area.
• There is no signage on or near the entrance.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium colour contrast.
• Facilities in this area include: roof terrace.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.