Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Graduate School office, Ian Gulland lecture theatre, Department of Educational Studies, Department of Psychology and the Graduate Study Centre.
- The only step-free access to upper floors is via the lift entrance.
The lift entrance does not provide access to any ground floor facilities.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
- Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on ground, first, second and third floors.
The gender neutral toilet on the ground floor is an accessible toilet. - Baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor within the accessible toilet.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way.
From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
From the north take the A102 through Blackwall Tunnel and then follow the A2 West towards Camberwell and Peckham until the A20 / Lewisham Way.
From the south, take the A20 until it meets the A2 at Lewisham Way; Goldsmiths is just before this junction. - There is limited parking on the Goldsmiths campus, and no public parking.
There are three designated Blue Badge parking bays for staff and visitors, and pre-registered students with mobility needs within the Laurie Grove Gate site/campus car park.
There are two on-street Blue Badge parking bays on Dixon Road, to the right of the Richard Hoggart Building, approximately 40m from the main entrance gate. There is limited unsigned/unmarked standard parking on Laurie Grove. Visitors requiring parking should contact the college at least 48 hours in advance. - For more information on directions to the Richard Hoggart Building please click here (opens new tab).
- Goldsmiths is located in New Cross, southeast London, on Lewisham Way.
From the west or the east, take the A2 and turn off onto the A20, this is Lewisham Way.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
- Marquis Of Granby / Goldsmiths (Stop Y) is served by routes 136, 171, 177, 436, N89, N136, and N171.
- For more information on buses near Marquis of Granby / Goldsmiths please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is New Cross or New Cross Gate.
- New Cross station is served by Southeastern Railway and New Cross Gate is served by Southern Railway.
- For more information on Southeastern services to New Cross please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southern services to New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is New Cross.
- London Overground serves New Cross and New Cross Gate.
- For more information on London Overground services to New Cross and New Cross Gate please click here (opens new tab).
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By DLR
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- The nearest DLR station is Deptford Bridge.
- Deptford Bridge is two stops before the end of the southern branch of the DLR towards Lewisham.
- For more information on DLR services to Deptford Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- Transport for London.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- TfL Go.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- National Rail.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Goldsmiths University of London overview please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7171.
- To see more information on Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7078 5300.
- Email: course-info@gold.ac.uk.
- Search for a course.
- To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0207 078 5300 option 1.
- Email: admissions@gold.ac.uk.
- To see more information on School Hubs please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 8228 5550.
- Contact the school hubs for support with administrative and programme enquiries.
- To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 020 7919 7050.
- Email: disability@gold.ac.uk.
- The Disability Service is for help with reasonable adjustments, necessary equipment and support to help study effectively.
- There is a designated dog toileting area between the Whitehead Building and the St James Hatcham Building, near to College Green.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Laurie Grove Gate.
- The car park is located off Dixon Road.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Site/Campus Car Park (Laurie Grove Gate)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the building, off Laurie Grove.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Richard Hoggart Building, the George Wood Theatre and Performing Arts Wing, and the Whitehead Building.
- 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.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 234cm x 479cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The marked zone is 116cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is step free access from this car park.
- Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
- There is a campus map available within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance to the George Wood Theatre.
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Comments
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- The car park surface is tarmac and loose chippings.
Outside Access (College Green)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Richard Hoggart building.
- This entrance gives access to ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Whitehead Building - Graduate School - Ian Gulland Lecture Theatre'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 134cm (4ft 5in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 90cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 120cm 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 72cm.
Outside Access (College Green - Ramp/Stepped Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Lockwood Building.
- This entrance gives access to ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Whitehead Building - Graduate School - Ian Gulland Lecture Theatre'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 104cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 95cm 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 72cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left immediately after entering.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately ahead after entering.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the side of the building, opposite the car park.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Whitehead Building - Graduate School - Ian Gulland Lecture Theatre'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 133cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 125cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located immediately in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Outside Access (Lift Lobby)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located opposite the College Green.
- This entrance gives access to lift and stairs to upper floors.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Whitehead Building - Department of Educational Studies - Department of Psychology'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 102cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
- The exit push pad or push button is 127cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a push pad at the entrance, however this is not required to open the door on entering the building.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 10:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is stepped access to Room 305 on the second floor.
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Circulation
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- There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The safe place room is located on the second floor along the left hand corridor.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Opening Times (Graduate School Office)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Reception (Graduate School Office)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located on the ground floor.
- The reception point is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the side entrance.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 82cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- There are sofas only in the waiting area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
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Comments
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- There is a single manual door to access reception.
- The door opens outwards and is heavy.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located next to the lift.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the lift entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 28cm.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There are alternate staircases A and B in the building.
Staircase A is located in the main ground floor foyer and only accesses the ground and first floors.
- There are alternate staircases A and B in the building.
Lift
- The lift is located to the left of the lift lobby entrance.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift lobby entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 132cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 4in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
Step(s) (Second Floor)
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Stepped Level Change 1
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- There is a/are step(s) located on the second floor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access Room 305.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps are 28cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Gender Neutral - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the side entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text 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 heavy.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 132cm x 198cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 63cm (2ft 1in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
- 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).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- There is a flip down baby change table available.
- The height of the baby change table is 86cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Gender Neutral - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor along the right hand corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a gender neutral toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (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 high.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 215cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 low.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not 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 low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- 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 low.
- 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 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
- The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the side entrance.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, 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 84cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The gender neutral toilet is located on the first floor near the lift.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the lift.
- The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is Braille, tactile, 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 88cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
- Lighting levels are good.
Assistance Dog Spending Area
- The spending area facility is external.
- The spending area is located behind the lift entrance.
- The spending area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access to the spending area.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the spending area with a clear width of 2m.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
- The opening width of the access point is 76cm.
- The spending area has minimum dimensions of 2m x 3m.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The external spending area gate/entrance is not sheltered/covered.
- The external spending area is enclosed.
- The type of flooring/surface in this area is stone.
- Other features/facilities available in this area include; a waste bin.
