Access Guide
Getting Here
- From the A20 use the left lane to take the M25/A20 slip road to Dartford Crossing/Gatwick Airport/West Kingsdown/Swanley/B2173.
At Swanley Interchange, take the fifth exit onto London Road/B2173.
Continue to follow B2173.
At the roundabout, take the second exit onto High Street/B258.
At the next roundabout, take the third exit onto Swanley Lane/B258.
Slight left onto Bartholomew Way/B2173.
At the roundabout, continue straight on to St Mary's Road and the centre is located on the left. - There is an open air car park in front of, and to the rear of, Swanley Youth & Community Centre, which contains both standard and Blue Badge bay parking.
Parking is free to all users. - There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- There is a bus stop along St Mary's Road which is approximately 348 ft (2 minute walk) from Swanley Youth & Community Centre. The service route is the 429 and is serviced by Go Coach.
- For more information on Go Coach Buses please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest Railway Station is Swanley.
- The nearest train station is Swanley which is approximately 0.1 miles (2 minute walk) away.
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Swanley Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For the Google Map location information please click on the link below.
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Getting Help and Assistance
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include mobile hoists.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact a member of staff.
Parking
- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
- The car park is located in front and to the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 470cm (8ft 2in x 15ft 5in).
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
- There are no parking charges for the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach (Swanley Youth and Community Centre)
- The surface of the approach is tarmac.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Approach (Sports Hall)
- The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is step-free access on the approach.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance sign says 'Junction Working with young people & their communities Kent County Council'.
- There is ramped/sloped 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
- There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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- The height of the push pad button to exit is 96cm.
Entrance (Sports Hall)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not 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.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 1 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) does/do not have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 21cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Reception (Swanley Youth and Community Centre)
- The reception point is located to the right from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly 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 windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors 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 varied.
- The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
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- There is a table and chair without armrests opposite the reception desk.
- The height of the table is 71cm.
Getting Around (Swanley Youth and Community Centre)
- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- 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 varied.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Getting Around (Sports Hall)
- There is step-free access throughout the building.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Hall(s) (Main Hall)
- The room surveyed was Main Hall.
- Main Hall is located ahead from the main entrance.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- There is some flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Hall(s) (Sports Hall)
- The room surveyed was Sports Hall.
- Sports Hall is located ahead from the sports hall entrance, on the left hand side.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are double.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- There is some flooring with a very shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Room(s) (Art Room)
- The room surveyed was Art Room.
- Art Room is located to the right from the main entrance, off the social area.
- There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The height of the lower tables are 38cm.
Room(s) (Green Room)
- The room surveyed was Green Room.
- Green Room is located to the right from the main entrance, off the social area.
- There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Room(s) (Family Room)
- The room surveyed was Family Room.
- Family Room is located ahead from the main entrance, off the main hall.
- There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 66cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Room(s) (Training Room)
- The room surveyed was Training Room.
- Training Room is located to the right from the main entrance, at the rear of the building.
- There is not wayfinding signage on the route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 64cm and 68cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet and vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a kitchen area in the corner of the room.
The height of the kitchen top is 89cm.
Community Space (Social Area)
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- Social Area is located to the right from the main entrance.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are not between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 66cm and 85cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Kitchen (Social Area)
- Signage for the room is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the kitchen is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen (150cm x 150cm).
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridges, freezers, fridge freezers, ovens, hobs, dishwashers, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
- The area has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 90cm.
- The counters/worktops have a low colour contrast to the wall and to the hob.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboards/units have a low colour contrast to the wall.
- The sink tap types are twist/turn.
Kitchen (Main Hall)
- Signage for the room is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the kitchen is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen (150cm x 150cm).
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; sinks, fridges, ovens, hobs and microwaves.
- The area has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is a dual height worktop/counter at 86cm and 92cm.
- The fridge/freezer door handles are not easy to grip.
- The fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are twist/turn.
- The door to the Family Room has an opening width of 76cm.
Outdoor Facilities (Sports Hall)
- The following outdoor facilities are available: a sports court.
- The routes to the outdoor facilities for the students are at least 150cm wide.
- Routes to the outdoor facilities are uneven due to the natural landscape.
- The outdoor facilities are located to the left of the Sports Hall.
- Surfaces for the facilities include: concrete or tarmac.
- There are fenced areas.
- The entrance to the fenced area is over 100cm wide.
- The gate is easy to open and has a high visual contrast with the fence.
Changing Area (Sports Hall - Male)
- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located to the right from the sports hall entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 3m from the sports hall entrance.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
- Shower facilities are not available.
- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Changing Area (Sports Hall - Female)
- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located ahead from the sports hall entrance, on the right hand side.
- The changing area is approximately 7m from the sports hall entrance.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles and standard toilets.
- This is a female changing area.
- Similar male changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
- Shower facilities are not available.
- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Family Room - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located ahead from the main entrance, within the family room.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the 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.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 220cm (4ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 96cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a shelf next to the toilet.
- The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
- 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Toilet with Adaptations (Social Area - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance, in the social area.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the 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.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 264cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 8in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 102cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by bins.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- There is a push button alarm in the toilet.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary, general waste (with no lid) and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- 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).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the main entrance, at the rear of the building.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the 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.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 208cm x 191cm (6ft 10in x 6ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 120cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by storage item.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- 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 next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- Taps do not have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Sports Hall - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right from the sports hall entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the sports hall entrance.
- There is step-free access to the 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.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 184cm x 217cm (6ft x 7ft 1in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 138cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a bucket.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and the pan.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Family Room)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The shared toilet(s) surveyed is/are located ahead from the main entrance, within the family room.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the shared toilet(s).
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The height of the wash basin is 86cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Social Area)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right from the main entrance, in the social area.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the female and male toilet(s).
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- There is a lowered urinal in the male toilet(s).
- The height of the lowered urinal is 55cm.
- There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the lowered urinal.
- The lowered urinal does contrast visually with the wall.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair in front of the lowered urinal (90cm x 140cm).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The height of the wash basins are 84cm.
