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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a very easy ramp.
  • There is one entrance at the front of the venue which provides accessible access to the ground floor.
  • This accessible entrance is signed as '30 Clarendon Place'.
  • The accessible entrance provides access to the entrance hall on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor but stepped access to other floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are short-pile carpet.
  • There are no resting or seating areas.
  • There is no wayfinding signage provided.
  • There are no manual doors in any circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
    • Standard washroom facilities are located on the second floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the first floor.

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Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 24cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter.
  • The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Kitchen/Dining (Ground Floor)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located at the far end of the ground floor corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is a pushpad to open the door on entering which is 81cm high.
  • There is a pushpad to open the door on exiting which is 87cm high.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 78cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 79cm from the floor.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 79cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer, a washer dryer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Room 1.1)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the left as you enter.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a double bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 17cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a riser recliner chair, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located towards the end of the ground floor corridor, next to the kitchen.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 218cm (width) x 306cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 116cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 178cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 60cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is also a push button element to the shower controls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead after entering.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 171cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a bar of soap.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This toilet was being used for storage at the time of the survey (December 2025).