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Overview

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• About View
  • Edinburgh Futures Institute is a very large building with five floors.
  • There are five lifts and five main staircases within the building.
  • The levels are signed as 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • There is internal step-free level access between Edinburgh Futures Institute and Canopy Kitchen and Courtyard on level 1.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• There is a slight slope on Middle Meadow Walk when approaching from Lauriston Place, and a very slight slope when approaching from The Meadows.
• Edinburgh Futures Institute has four external entrances. The east entrance on Middle Meadow Walk provides step-free ramped access to level 1.
  The north entrance on Lauriston Place provides step-free ramped access to level 2.
  The south entrance on Porter’s Walk and west entrance on Nightingale Way provide step-free level access to level 0 but are EFI swipe card access entry only.
  There are automatic doors at all entrances.
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• The north and south entrances are signed with the building name.
  The east and west entrances are not signed.
• The east entrance off Middle Meadow Walk provides step-free level access to Level 1 and lift 005 adjacent to the Canopy Kitchen & Courtyard.
  The north entrance off Lauriston Place provides step-free ramped access to the main reception foyer on Level 2.
• Edinburgh Futures Institute can also be accessed via the Canopy Kitchen and Courtyard off Middle Meadow Walk which has its own entrance with step-free level access and an automatic door.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the building on all levels.
• There are slopes along the main corridor on levels 0 and 1, and along the corridors leading to F wing and E wing.
  There are slopes along the main corridor on level 4.
  There are small ramps at the doorways on the corridor doors on levels 1, 2 and 3.
• There is ramped/stepped access on level 1 to Room NW1.55.
  There are three steps to access NW1.55 on level 1 from the toilet area in B wing.
  There is a ramp with handrails both sides on level 2 to access Room 2.55 from the toilet area.in B wing.
  There is sloped access to the accessible toilet on level 4 corridor, near D wing.
  There is a slight ramp to access the study area along the main corridor on level 2.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth with some having a shiny finish.
  Some corridors have traditional stone flooring that is uneven in places.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• General Building Information View
  • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer into an evacuation chair.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 25+ toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all levels, with both left and right hand transfer.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations with automatic doors are located on level 1 (1.Z315, 1.Z607), level 2 (2.Z607), level 3 (3.Z324, 3.Z607) and level 4 (4.Z311, 4.Z606).
    Toilets with adaptations with manual doors are located on level 0 (Z607, 0.Z507, 0.Z508, 0.Z004), level 1 (1.Z409, 1.Z613), level 2 (2.Z003, 2.Z324, 2.Z310, 2.Z613) and level 3 (3.Z310, 3.Z613).
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on levels 0, 1, 2, and 3.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on level 0 main corridor.
  • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on all levels.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on level 0 in A wing.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on levels 0 and 1.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on level 0, A wing.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on level 0, A wing.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Teaching Rooms View
  • View information on 0.70 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 1.50 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 1.52 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 1.55 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 2.20 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 2.35 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 2.55 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 3.35 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 4.35 Teaching Space (opens new tab) .
• Spaces View
  • View information on 0.01 Event Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 4.30 Collaboration Event Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 4.55 Small Event Space (opens new tab) .
  • View information on 4.60 Collaboration Event Space (opens new tab) .
• Other Rooms/Services View
  • View information on 1.35 Seating and Social Area (opens new tab) .
• Eating and Drinking View
  • View information on Canopy Kitchen and Courtyard (opens new tab) .

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Lauriston Place)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, off Lauriston Place.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 8 steps with no handrails.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The steps have tactile markings at the bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The height of the second set of steps is 13cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 127cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 106cm.
• There is a long ramp on both sides of the entrance.

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Entrance (East Entrance - Middle Meadow Walk)

• This entrance is located at the east end of the building off Middle Meadow Walk, to the left of the Canopy & Courtyard café and restaurant.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is level access from the right of the entrance and optional stepped access from the right.
• There is an alternative stepped approach to the entrance from Porters Walk. This can be bypassed by using Middle Meadow Walk to approach.

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Reception

• The reception is located on level 2, ahead as you enter through the north entrance.
• The distance from the north entrance is 7m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift (Lift 003 - Centre)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right as you enter the building through the north entrance (Lauriston Place).
• The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 90cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 158cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are a further 4 lifts in the building of a similar size and design, all on the main corridor: Lift 001 by Wing A, Lift 002 by Wing B, Lift 004 by Wing C and Lift 005 by Wing D.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the far left of the building near D wing.
• Levels 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ 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 handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There are similar stairs adjacent to Wing A to the west side of end building, and a central staircase that serves all levels.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Level 0)

• The room surveyed is located on level 0 in B wing.
• The distance from the south entrance is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and slight ramps or slopes.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text, dementia friendly and numbered signage on or near the door.
• The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
• There is a toilet, a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0 Main Corridor - 0.Z004 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 0 on the right.
  • The distance from the south entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 218cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 156cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 130cm and 166cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are similar toilets on other floors.
    There are also toilets with a corner arrangement and peninsular arrangement on level 0.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 Wing C - 1.Z409 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 1 in Wing C.
  • The distance from lift 004 is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 180cm (width) x 240cm (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 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There are similar toilets on other floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 Main Corridor - 2.Z003 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2, on the left as you enter through the north entrance.
  • The distance from the north entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp or slope into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 217cm (width) x 299cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 101cm and 141cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are similar toilets on other floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 Wing A - 2.Z607 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2 in wing A.
  • The distance from lift 001 is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 186cm (width) x 214cm (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 127cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are similar toilets on other floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 Wing D - 3.Z310 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 3 in Wing D.
  • The distance from lift 005 is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 209cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 137cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are similar toilets on other floors.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 4 Wing A - 4.Z606 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 4 in wing A.
  • The distance from lift 001 is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 172cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are similar toilets on other floors.