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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Lancashire School of Business and Enterprise, Print News Room, Café Kiosk, Information and Finance IT Suite, Multi Media Hub, Clinical skills, Laboratories, School of Medicine and Dentistry, School of Sport and Health Sciences. School of veterinary science.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • 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.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The university is situated in the centre of Preston. It can most easily be approached from junction 31 of the M6 and then following the A59 into Preston city centre. Follow the A59 for just over 3 miles then turn right onto the A5071/Corporation Street just before the Aldi superstore. The buildings of the university can then be found in the area around Corporation Street.
  • A variety of car parks are available in and around the university. Blue badge spaces are available in Victoria Street and Harrington car parks.
  • For more information on how to get to the university by road please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The nearest bus stop is on Fylde Road which is within the area of the campus. This provides direct services to Preston city centre, Tanterton, Eastway, Cottam and Blackpool.
  • For more information on fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Preston.
  • The station is 0.5 miles from the campus and provides direct rail services to many local as well as national locations such as Manchester, Liverpool, Blackpool, Manchester Airport, London and Scotland.
  • For more information on Station details please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on Northern Rail fare and timetable information please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • Avanti West Coast fare and timetable information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on University of Central Lancashire please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on Student support services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on equality, diversity and inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on Admissions and general information for students please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01772 201 201.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• 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 Victoria.
  • The car park is located on Victoria street.

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Approach (Harrington Car Park Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Harrington Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building next to Harrington car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Approach (Victoria Street Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Outside Access (Victoria Street)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building on Victoria Street.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do 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 95cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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Entrance (Internal Entrance from Harrington Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right as you enter the Harrington Building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor in the Greenbank Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Greenbank Building'.
  • There is step-free access 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 144cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Lecture Theatre(s)

• Signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible on or near the door.
• 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) from the corridor.
• 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 back.
• There is level access to the designated seating from an entrance.
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is not step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The speaker's area is located at the front of the lecture theatre on a stage. There are a further 5 deep steps with no hand rails leading up to the stage.
• The speaker's desk/table is height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
• There is 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 room(s) is 69cm.
• 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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Eating and Drinking (Café 1828)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the food and drink kiosk.
  • The food and drink kiosk is located on the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the food and drink kiosk.
• Service and Menus View
  • 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; written wall menus.
  • 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.
  • There is not a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a moveable card machine available for payment.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 70cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • The stairs are approximately 47m from the Harrington Car Park Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available 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 G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • 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 between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • 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 at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Lift

• The lift is located on the right as you enter.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Harrington Car Park Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1200kg.
• 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 high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 148cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 are two lifts in this location.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the right of the ground floor lobby area.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a medium step into the shower cubicle.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the far right of the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the Harrington Car Park 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, tactile, 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 heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 245cm (5ft 7in x 8ft).
  • 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 right.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 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 contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) 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.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The 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 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• 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 82cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, 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 heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 238cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a 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 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 female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • 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 backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • The 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible toilet with similar features in the same location on floor two and three.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female toilet is located to the rear right of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the Harrington Car Park Entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and 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 sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The male toilet is located to the right of the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m from the Harrington Car Park Entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and 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 sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female toilet is located to the right from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 17m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is sensor.
  • Lighting levels are good.