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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include
  • Brighton and Sussex medical school
  • Centre for learning and teaching
  • Centre for nursing and midwifery research
  • Economic and social engagement
  • Health and social science faculty office
  • Information services
  • Institute of post graduate medicine
  • International health development research centre
  • Nursing and midwifery
  • Residential and catering
  • School of applied social science
  • School of education
  • Social science policy and research centre
  • Mayfield Cafe
  .

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • On the A27, take the slip road signposted Falmer, Rottingdean and Universities (B2124). This road leads onto Village Way. The route is clearly signposted.
  • There are two main campus car parks, the upper and lower car parks. There are assorted parking spaces within the campus. There are car parks for the two residential hall areas.
• By Bus View
  • The buses that run to the Falmer campus are the 25, 84 and the N25.
• By Train View
  • Falmer train station which is approximately half a mile from the campus is served by Southeastern Railways.
• Useful Links View
  • For information on the Brighton and Hove bus and coach company, please click the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on Falmer train station, please click the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For information on the Brighton-Falmer Campus route guide, please click the following link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • For Taxi Services, please click here (opens in a new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 619.
• Email: studentadvice@brighton.ac.uk.
• There are two locations for student services on the Moulsecoomb Campus. One is located in the Cockcroft Building, the other in Manor House.
• To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 100.
• Email: accommodation@brighton.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Applications please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 644 644.
• To see more information on Student's Union please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01273 642 870.
• Email: j.george@brighton.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left of the level 3 entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 570cm (8ft 10in x 18ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the level 3 entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Upper car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the venue.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Upper Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Village Way, opposite Ringmer House.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Ringmer House.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 390cm x 580cm (12ft 9in x 19ft 0in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Falmer main campus.
  • Falmer main campus
  • The nearest designated bay is 100m (328ft) from the Ringmer House main entrance.

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Outside Access (Level 1 Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located Central campus area.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 139cm (4ft 6in) .
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 187cm (6ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 185cm (6ft 0in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Lift View
  • The slope bypasses the steps. There are bollards on the steps which are 95cm high and 125cm apart. .

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Outside Access (Level 1 Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building, next to the Westlain building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when entering.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are push pad activated when entering.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 153cm (5ft).

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Outside Access (Level 2 - Daily Living Suit and Podiatry Suite Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building closest to the student union.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Level 3 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located opposite the Upper Car Park.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 173cm (5ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is/are 7 clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower section of level 1 including the lecture theatre and performance studio.
  • The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
  • There is a standard lift which overcomes the steps.
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written and pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is located in tutorial room 315.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • The hearing assistance system was not working at the time of testing.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located in the centre of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the level 1 main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Left Side Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building, on the left side as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the level 1 main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 133cm x 140cm (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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• Comments View
  • There is a second standard lift located opposite the one detailed, however this lift does not cover LG level and does not have a separate entrance/exit.
  • The second lift does have a hearing loop.

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Lift (Right Side Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the centre of the building, on the right as you enter the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 820kg.
• The lift is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the level 3 entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 121cm x 133cm (3ft 12in x 4ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The controls are higher than 110 cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are 2 lifts available.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Professor Sir David Watson Theatre)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• The designated spaces for wheelchairs users are located at the front.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 71cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the lectern is 89cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is (staggered) tiered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the (staggered) tiered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the lecture theatre(s) ranges between 70cm and 72cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• The room does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on levels 1, 2 and 3. On the upper car park side of the building.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on levels 1, 2 and 3. On the upper car park side of building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 Lifts - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the lift lobby.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the level 1 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 366cm (5ft 1in x 12ft).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 66cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 93cm.
• Comments View
  • Within the accessible toilet there is an electric portable hoist.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the opposite side of the lift and stairs foyer from the SASS reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 117cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • 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).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 93cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on level 3, to the right as you enter the level 3 entrance.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the level 3 entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 85cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
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  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 99cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within the lift lobby.

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  • The female and male toilets are located at the end of the lift lobby.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m from the level 1 entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • There is a standard shower accessed by a deep step within the facilities.

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Standard Shower (Level 1)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard toilets on level 1.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is one deep step to enter the shower. There is a similar standard shower in the same position located on level 3.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.