Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- Charles Morris Hall - Storm Jameson Court is located off Mount Preston Street.
- Charles Morris Hall - Storm Jameson Court is made up of East Block with eight floors and West Block with seven floors.
- Charles Morris Hall - Storm Jameson Court has a total of 625 rooms.
- Charles Morris Hall - Storm Jameson Court has a total of 23 rooms with adaptations.
- Rooms with adaptations are located on all floors of East Block and West Block and there is step-free level access to all rooms via lift.
- Rooms East 2.12, East 4.07, East 7.07, West 5.30, West 5.11 and West 7.30 have ceiling track hoists.
- Some of the rooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- More than 10 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Standard accommodation has ensuites with shower pods.
- There are kitchens available on all floors in East and West Blocks.
- There is also a common room in East Block.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest step-free train station is Leeds.
- The nearest bus station is Leeds bus station.
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Getting Inside
- The approach to the building has step-free level access.
- There are three entrances into East Block and three entrances into West Block. All doors are automatic and provide step-free level access.
- The entrances are signed as Reception, Reception - Storm Jameson Court, East 3, West 1, West 2 and West 3.
- The reception entrance into East Block gives step-free level access to level 1 and the West 3 entrance into West Block both provide step-free level access to level 3.
- West 1 and West 2 entrances gives step-free level access to level 3. .
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
- Most floor surfaces along all circulation routes have short-pile carpet, with some other areas having a hard shiny finish.
- There are resting areas near the main reception in East Block with a mixture of seating.
- Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
- There are manual doors in some corridors.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located in East Block just beyond the common room, on floor 1 opposite lifts 176 and 177 and on floor 2 opposite lifts 174 and 175.
- Toilets with adaptations are located in West Block just inside the west 1 and 3 entrances.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets just beyond the East Block common room.
- The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located just beyond the East Block common room.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left of the East Block reception entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 25m from the East Block reception Storm Jameson Court entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and a steep ramp or slope.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (East Block Building - Reception Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of East Block.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 78cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 93cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 151cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.
Entrance (West Block - West 3 Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of West Block.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 106cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 102cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
Reception (East Block Reception)
- The reception is located to the right as you enter East Block.
- The distance from the East Block Building - Reception Entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Communal Facilities (East Block)
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Common Room
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- The common room is located to the right of East Block reception.
- There is step-free level access into the common room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, sofas, benches, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Laundry Room
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- The laundry room is located to the left of the East Block entrance.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the laundry room.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 82cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (East Block - Lift 178)
- The lift surveyed is located in East Block just past the common room.
- The distance from the east block entrance is 40m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The floors 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 120cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (East Block - Lift 176/177)
- The lift surveyed is located along the East Block accommodation corridor.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
- The floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 89cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 117cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Lift (West Block - West 3 Entrance - Lift 173)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter West Block.
- The distance from the West 3 entrance is 3m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The floors 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The weight limit for the lift is 675kg.
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 91cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (East Block - Common Room)
- The stairs surveyed are located in East Block at the far end of the common room.
- The floors 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (East Block - Next to Lift 176/177)
- The stairs surveyed are located in East Block opposite lifts 176 and 177.
- The floors 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 16cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs (West Block - West 3 Entrance)
- The stairs surveyed are located on the right after entering West Block via the West 3 entrance.
- The floors 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 18 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen/Dining (East Block - Floor 1 - Kitchen K1.1)
- The kitchen/dining area is located in East Block on the floor 1 accommodation corridor.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Access into the kitchen is by key fob, the key fob reader is 107cm high.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen/Dining (West Block - Floor 5 - Kitchen K5.5)
- The kitchen/dining area is located on floor 5 of West Block.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- 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 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a tumble dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee 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 and Ensuite with Adaptations (East 2.12)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on floor 2 of East Block.
- The distance from lift is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- 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 92cm.
- The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a single bed.
- The top of the mattress is 61cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 38cm 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: an armchair, a height adjustable desk, bedside plug sockets and a ceiling track hoist.
- The hoist accesses all areas.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 84cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 314cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 136cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste 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.
- The wash basin is height adjustable.
- The ensuite 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 pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is an adjustable height shower bed available. .
Kitchen/Dining (Within East 2.12)
- The kitchen/dining area is located within room East 2.12.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered hob is not available.
- The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 92cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a microwave and a kettle.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (East 6.07)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on floor 6 in East Block.
- The distance from the lift is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 91cm.
- The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a single bed.
- The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 30cm 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 without armrests, a height adjustable desk and bedside plug sockets.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 83cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 339cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 113cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 175cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- 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 mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 151cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite 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 shower seat.
- The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
Kitchen/Dining (Within East 6.07)
- The kitchen/dining area is located within room East 6.07.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- 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 76cm from the floor.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- The hob is 76cm from the floor.
- The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The sink is 76cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a kettle and a toaster.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (West 4.04)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on floor 4 of West Block.
- The distance from lift is 21m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- 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 108cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 20cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 250cm (width) x 313cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite 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 no shower seat.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (West 5.11)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on floor 5 of West Block.
- The distance from the lift is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- 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 115cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 67cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 35cm 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 riser recliner chair, a height adjustable desk, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a ceiling track hoist and a TV with subtitles.
- The hoist accesses all areas.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 304cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 146cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 168cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste 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.
- The ensuite 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 47cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
Kitchen/Dining (Within West 5.11)
- The kitchen/dining area is located within room West 5.11.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The walls and floor have a medium 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 73cm from the floor.
- Under counter cupboards are available.
- A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
- The lowered hob is 74cm 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 74cm from the floor.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine and a kettle.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
- 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (West 5.30)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on floor 5 of West Block.
- The distance from lift is 24m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
- The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 58cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 27cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable desk and wardrobes for seated users.
- The hoist accesses the bed.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 83cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 313cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 160cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a waste 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.
- The ensuite 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 no shower seat.
Toilet with Adaptations (East Block Common Room - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the East Block along the corridor off the common room.
- The distance from East Block Building - Reception Entrance is 50m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and 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 lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the left transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 112cm and 172cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (West 3 Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right just after entering the West 3 entrance.
- The distance from West 3 entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, pictorial and 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 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 214cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 81cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.
