Access Guide
Summary
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Service
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- Allam Medical Building is a 5 storey building providing specialised medical teaching facilities.
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Teaching Spaces, Café, specialised teaching facilities including ward simulating a real-life healthcare environment, operating theatre and intensive care nursing facilities.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors .
- Female standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located on all floors.
- Baby changing facilities are located opposite the lifts on the level G .
- Accessible changing facilities are located ahead from the main entrance and to the left of the corridor, level G.
- Standard changing facilities are located ahead from the main entrance and to the left of the corridor, level G.
- Accessible shower facilities are located ahead from the main entrance and to the left of the corridor, level G.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The University Campus is located to the North of the city centre. There are three entrances to the campus, two off Cottingham Road to the South of the campus, and one off Inglemire Lane to the North. Both of these roads are accessed off Beverley Road (A1079) which leads North from the city centre.
- Permit parking is available throughout the campus, and there is a pay and display car park located next to the Wilberforce Car Park, on the Eastern side of the campus.
- For more information on getting to campus by car please click here (opens new tab).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
- For full information on bus routes, please refer to the university's website (below) for the most up to date information.
- For more information on getting to the campus by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Hull Paragon Station.
- Hull Paragon Station is located in the city centre, just over 2 miles from the campus. See link below for transport links.
- For more information on getting to the campus by train please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Hull Paragon Station please click here (opens new tab).
Useful Information
- We provide advice and guidance to students and staff with a wide range of disabilities, sensory and physical impairments and ongoing medical conditions. We take a holistic approach and the services we offer are tailored to individual needs.
If you have a planned visit to our Campus, please raise any queries or concerns with your host pre-arrival.
As we are an inclusive university, we will always respond in a supportive and sensitive way to staff, students or visitors’ accessibility needs.
If there is an emergency on campus ring Security Control Room on 01482 465555. - To see more information on Equality, Diversity and Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: equalitydiversity@hull.ac.uk.
- All visitors attending an open day will be asked on the booking form to advise of any reasonable adjustments or accessibility requirements.
Accessible parking is available and information regarding this will be provide before the visit. Signage and staff will also be available for directions on the day.
There are several quiet spaces on campus which will be available to use on open days. Please ask a member of staff on arrival.
A representative from Student Support will be available at all open days to answer any questions related to disability or accessibility support. . - To see more information on Open Days please click here (opens new tab).
- Visit the Hubble Centre 1st Floor, Student Central. We are open between 9.00 and 5.00, Monday to Friday.
Existing students can raise an enquiry via the HUBBLE Portal
Parents, guardians or graduates can contact us via the email address below.
Disability Support for Staff
The University is a Disability Confident Employer
New Employees with Disabilities will be supported through the Occupational Health & Wellbeing Team . - To see more information on Disability Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
- Email: studentservices@hull.ac.uk.
- Disability Support can also be contacted via Whatsapp on +44(0)7970 385838.
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: rooms@hull.ac.uk.
- To see more information on General Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01482 462 222.
- Email: studentservices@hull.ac.uk.
- Equality, diversity and inclusion training is mandatory for all staff.
Building Parking (Allam Medical Building)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders, student permit holders, Blue Badge holders and staff permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right side of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- There is/are 7 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 240cm x 473cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
- The marked zone is 124cm wide.
- 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 22m (72ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is West Car Park.
- The car park is located Off Cottingham Road, to the front of the Venn Building.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
- The West Car Park is permit only.
Outside Access (Main )
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- This entrance gives access to to the entrance foyer.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with 'Allam Medical'.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 88cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
- The entry push pad or push button is 77cm from floor level.
- The exit push pad or push button is 110cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 110cm.
- There is also a revolving door next to this one.
- The height of the slow down button is 110cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the front of the entrance.
- There is/are 4 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Outside Access (Left Hand Side Front)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the front left hand side of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the front left side of the building.
- This entrance is signed with 'Allam Medical'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 86cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm.
- There is also an automatically revolving door next to this one.
- The automatic single door is activated by the key card.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Left Hand Side Rear)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear left side of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the rear left of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key card reader is 122cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The exit push pad or push button is 114cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left side of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located to the front of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building .
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
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Safe Place(s)
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- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Reception (Health, Injury and Performance Hub - Level G)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 23m (75ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 86cm .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 63cm.
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed .
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Reception (Hull York Medical School - Level 1)
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right of the lifts .
- The reception point is approximately 15m (49ft) from the the lift.
- Clear signage for the reception area/desk is visible from the lift.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is 98cm .
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 74cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed .
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
Eating and Drinking (Zest Café)
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Location and Access
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- The café is located on level G, ahead from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the café.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; menu boards.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 84cm.
- The height of the lowered section at the counter is 64cm.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 64cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 73cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right of the main entrance, ahead at the end of of the corridor to the right.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 22m (72ft) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
- The clear door width is 198cm (6ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 168cm x 277cm (5ft 6in x 9ft 1in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
- There is a key card reader to gain access to the access controlled area via the lift. The height of the key card reader is 102cm. The alternative lift is smaller and does not give access to the access controlled area.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are located to the right of the main entrance .
- The stairs are approximately 9m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by the stairs are Level 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The depth of the steps is 27cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
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Other Information
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- There are 2 other staircases which give access to all levels .
Baby Change Room
- To locate the baby change room turn right as you enter via the main entrance and follow the corridor to the lift lobby doors located to the right at the end of the main corridor. Go through the lift lobby doors and the baby change room is located in the corridor on the right facing the lifts.
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The baby change room is 21m from the main entrance.
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There is step free access to the baby change room.
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There is a door to enter the baby change room.
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The signage is pictorial, written text and tactile.
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The door opens towards you (pull).
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The door is heavy.
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The door is 89cm wide.
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The door is locked by a lever twist lock.
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The baby change unit is wall mounted and is 91cm high.
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There is a sink in the baby change room.
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The sink has lever mixer taps.
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The sink is 81cm high.
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The sink can be reached from the baby change unit.
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There is a hand dryer.
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The height of the hand dryer is 96cm.
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There is a chair.
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The chair does have armrests.
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There is a table.
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The height of the table is 42cm.
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There is a low level fridge.
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The fridge is for expressed milk only.
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The height to the top of the fridge handle is 49cm.
- There is a nappy bin.
Accessible Shower
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Location and Access
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- This accessible shower is located ahead to the left, on the left hand side of the corridor .
- This accessible shower is approximately 24m from the main entrance .
- There is step-free access into the accessible shower.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the shower door.
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Accessible Shower
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- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is located ahead and to the left, located on the left hand side of the corridor .
- This standard changing room is approximately 37m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 227cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 527cm x 465cm.
- The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; coat hooks.
- This is a female changing room.
- The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm .
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- There are lockers available outside of the changing room. There are low level lockers available.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
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Location and Access
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- This standard changing room is approximately 36m from the the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
- A key is not required for the standard changing room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the standard changing room opening is 90cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Changing Facilities
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- The dimensions of the standard changing room are 329cm x 224cm.
- This is a male changing room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
- There is not an emergency alarm .
- There is seating available within the changing room.
- The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
- There are lockers within the changing room.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the changing room.
- The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located ahead from the main entrance and to the left, on the left hand side of the corridor.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located to the right of the main entrance .
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the main 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 available.
- The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
- The ambulant toilet does not have vertical wall mounted grab rails.
- There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the right as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
- Lighting levels are good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level G - Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the main entrance .
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (29ft) from the main 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 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 locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 9in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 179cm x 229cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The visual 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 female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 0in).
- 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 94cm .
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 92cm (3ft 0in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 3 - Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on Level 3, turn right on exiting the lift, then turn left from the lift lobby. The toilets are on the left hand side of the corridor .
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (52ft) from the 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 locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 91cm (2ft 11in).
- The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 221cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 3in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a female 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 visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- 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 high.
- The visual 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 not available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 152cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (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 height of the toilet roll holder is 98cm (3ft 2in).
- 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 68cm (2ft 2in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm .
- There is a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 93cm (3ft 0in) .
- The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
