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Overview (We Are Beams - Allsworth Court)

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• About View
  • We Are Beams - Allsworth Court provide comprehensive support services to disabled children and their families.
  • Services available in the venue include: Family Advice Service, Short Breaks Service, Dragon's Retreat Respite and Support Brokerage Service.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Swanley Train Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a British Sign Language interpreter on duty.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness and Inclusion Training.

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Accommodation Overview (We Are Beams - Allsworth Court)

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• About View
  • The venue surveyed provides an overnight Respite Unit.
  • There are 6 bedrooms in total.
  • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
  • There are 2 bedrooms with adaptations.
  • There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
  • Bedrooms 1 and 3 have a ceiling track hoist that cover all areas in the bedroom.
  • None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
  • Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
  • Shared facilities include: toilets, a bathroom, a shower, a kitchen, a lounge, a dining room and a laundry room.

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Parking (Minibus Transport)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off St David's Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Entrance (Dragon's Retreat Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 94cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Reception)

• This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
• There is a key pad at a height of 95cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead from the reception entrance and to the left.
• The distance from the reception entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to reception has doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 73cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Stairs (Dragon's Retreat)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the dragon's retreat entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrail is 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 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 use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (Reception)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the reception entrance.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• 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 height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (First Floor - Dragon's Retreat)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located along the first floor corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 60cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a ceiling track hoist, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • The hoist accesses all areas.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is a wash basin in the room. The taps are lever.

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Standard Bedroom (First Floor - Dragon's Retreat)

• The bedroom surveyed is located along the first floor corridor.
• The distance from the lift is 9m.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 93cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed.
• The top of the mattress is 55cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 21cm from the floor.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Ground Floor - TV Room)

• The room is located ahead from the Dragon's Retreat entrance.
• The distance from the Dragon's Retreat entrance is 2m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles and a play area.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Ground Floor - Play Room)

• The room is located to the left from the Dragon's Retreat entrance.
• The distance from the Dragon's Retreat entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles and a play area.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Ground Floor - Sensory Room)

• The room is located in the garden.
• The distance from the garden entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a very easy slope.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• 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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Room (Ground Floor - Soft Play Room)

• The room is located in the garden.
• The distance from the garden entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a very easy slope.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• The following areas have stepped access: the soft play area. The height of the step is 15cm.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Dining Room (Ground Floor)

• The dining room is located to the right from the Dragon's Retreat entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Garden)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the Play Room.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
• Outdoor areas consist of rubber mulch or rubber bark, artificial grass and block paving.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: some of the path.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
  • There are no firm and even routes over 150cm wide around the play equipment.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging.

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Kitchen (Ground Floor)

• The kitchen is located to the right from the Dragon's Retreat entrance via the Dining Room.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 83cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable work surface is available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, two handle cups and easy grip cutlery.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Laundry Room (First Floor)

• The laundry room is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 65cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Dragon's Retreat)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right from the Dragon's Retreat entrance in between the two sets of doors.
• The distance from the Dragon's Retreat entrance is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Dragon's Retreat - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left from the Dragon's Retreat entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the Dragon's Retreat entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 140cm (width) x 410cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 74cm.
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 170cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 138cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • 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 no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 190cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Dragon's Retreat - First Floor - Bath and Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor along the main corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 390cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 210cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 69cm.
  • The bath controls are lever.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Dragon's Retreat - First Floor - Wheel in Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 264cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 52cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 150cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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 70cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The shower seat is height adjustable.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Dragon's Retreat - Ground Floor - Shared)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located to the right from the Dragon's Retreat entrance along the main corridor.
• The distance from the Dragon's Retreat entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
• The ambulant cubicle has a vertical grab rail on the right.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Dragon's Retreat - First Floor - Laundry Room)

• The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located within the laundry room.
• The distance from the lift is 12m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (First Floor - Shared)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located along the main corridor.
• The distance from the lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 63cm.
• Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.