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Summary

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• Service View
  • The building is located next to the Riverside Building with which it shares a car park.
• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; conference facilities, accessible changing rooms, standard changing rooms, 3 basketball or netball courts, Worcester Wolves court, fitness suite and offices. The building includes a fitness centre as well as sports facilities with a seating capacity of 2,000 people.
    The arena is a training centre for British Wheelchair Basketball (BWB). It receives funding from Sport England as an Iconic Facility. It has received the Guardian Award for HE ‘Buildings that Inspire’.
  • Riverside Building link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on all levels of the building.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located within the Sports Hall.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on all levels of the building.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on all levels of the building.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on all levels of the building.
  • Accessible changing facilities are located within the Sports Hall.
  • Standard changing facilities are located within the Sports Hall.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within the Sports Hall.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the Sports Hall.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 23:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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• Comments View
  • At weekends opening times depend on timetabling.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Worcester is served by the M5 motorway and is accessible from junctions 6 and 7.
    Under normal traffic conditions all university campuses can be reached in 15-20 minutes from junction 7.
    The university is clearly signposted once you come off at Junction 7.
  • There is a drop off zone and Blue Badge bays on site. There are parking spaces for visitors. The Severn Campus is also very close to several council run car parks.
  • For more information on getting to the arena please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The numbers 31, 31B, and 31E Henwick Park services operated by First travel connect the Severn Campus to all university campuses via a bus stop outside the arena. Download the bus routes map for more details.
    Service updates and timetable information on this service is available.
    Additionally Network West Midlands helps you plan your journey and find out when the next bus service will be arriving at the University of Worcester.
    National Express Coaches serve the city of Worcester, arriving into Worcester bus station which is situated in the Crowngate Shopping Centre in the city centre.
    The 31B Unishuttle stops outside the arena, it is a direct bus service between all of the university’s sites; St John’s Campus, Severn Campus and City Campus.
    The first 31B bus leaves St John’s Campus at 07:56, and from 09:36 is every 36 and 6 minutes past the hour until the final service at 17:56.
    You can catch the direct 31B from the bus station every 10 and 40 minutes past the hour from 09:00.
  • For more information on First Bus routes in Worcester please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Worcester Foregate Street.
  • It is approximately a 15 minute walk to the arena from this train station.
  • For more information on National Rail please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Worcester Arena please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01905 544 444.
• Email: arenareception@worc.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Worcester Wolves please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01905 542 251.
• Email: worcesterwolves@worc.ac.uk.
• To see more information on Severn Stars Netball Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: enquiries@severnstars.co.uk.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Severn Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Worcester Arena.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 240cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 125cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except permit and Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
  • There is not a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 130m (142yd 6in) from the Worcester Arena main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There are over 40 EV charging points in this car park.
  • There are 6 Blue Badge EV charging points.

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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 Severn Campus.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located on Chequers Lane at the front of the building.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor reception area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of Worcestershire'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the front of the building.
  • 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).
  • There is a bollard with low colour contrast at the bottom of the ramp.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the right of the front of the building.
  • There is/are 10 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 in the centre 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.
• Comments View
  • These details are for the door nearest the top of the ramp. There is a similar door on the opposite side of the front of the building.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left after entering via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 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 120cm.
  • 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 80cm.
  • 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 staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is a touch screen.
  • The touchscreen(s) is/are between the heights of 100cm and 118cm.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is tiles.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 120cm.

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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 vinyl.
  • 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 are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are vending machines and a water fountain within the Sports Hall.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located within the reception area on the ground floor.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground and first.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • 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 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 good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the right of the front of the building.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main 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 ground and first.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• 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 low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• Some controls are as low as 85cm.
• 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.

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Sports Hall

• There are double manual doors which open towards you and are permanently held open to enter the hall.
• The width of the doors is 160cm.
• The Sports Hall features 3 basketball courts, 12 badminton courts, 3 volleyball courts, 3 netball courts and 2 futsal/handball courts.
• There are double manual gates which open towards you within the hall to enter the courts.
• The width of the gates is 250cm.

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Joel Richards Conference Suite

• The Joel Richards Conference Suite is located on the first floor, opposite the lift, and is accessed by double, push pad operated automatic doors. The width of the doors is 160cm. The doors open towards you. The height of the push pad is 75cm.
• There is a speakers desk at the front of the room.
• The height of the desk is 108cm.
• There are high stools and seats without armrests.
• The height of the top of the highest table is 114cm.
• The height of the top of the lowest table is 72cm.
• The distance between the underside of the highest table and the floor is 111cm.
• The distance between the underside of the lowest table and the floor is 69cm.
• Flooring is vinyl.
• Contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Lighting levels are good.
• There is an infrared hearing assistance system available in the Conference Suite.
• The Joel Richards Media Suite is located at the far end of the Conference Suite. Access is via by double, heavy, manual doors. The width of the doors is 158cm and they open inwards.

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Courtside Rooms

• The Courtside Rooms are the flexible teaching spaces UAG010 - 011, located next to the Sports Hall.
• There is a moveable partition available between the rooms, so 1 larger or 2 smaller rooms can be made from this space, accessed by manual, heavy doors 180cm wide, which open inwards.
• There is no fixed furniture in these rooms.
• The rooms can also be hired as conference facilities.
• There are seats without armrests.
• The height of the top of the tables is 72cm.
• The space between the underside of the tables and the floor is 68cm.
• Flooring is vinyl.
• Contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Gym (S & C Suite)

• There are automatic, double doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 168cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The doors are activated by key card. The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
  There is a push pad to exit. The height of the push pad is 120cm.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is not level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• In this area there are bench seats available.
• Background music is played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of wood.
• There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are good.
• The majority of flooring in the gym is rubber gym flooring. There is a very small ramp to access the squat racks and a small step to access some equipment.

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Accessible Changing Room (01A)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible changing room is located on the left after entering the Sports Hall.
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • The accessible changing room is approximately 5m from the Sports Hall entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 380cm x 620cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; a manual hoist.
  • 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 accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are no 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.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Toilet Features View
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
• 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 a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The colostomy bag shelf is at a height of 74cm.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There 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 low.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not 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 a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Comments View
  • There is also a shower chair available in the accessible shower. The height of the chair is 47cm.
    
  • There is a single manual door to enter the toilet with adaptations. The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast. The width of the door is 86cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground - 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 after passing the reception on the ground floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) 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 and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button 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 was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 108cm and 144cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 76cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 104cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left 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 left after exiting the lift on the first floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial 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 light.
  • 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 does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 210cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button 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 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 lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 108cm and 143cm 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 75cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet D - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left along the side of the Sports Hall.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 65m (71yd 3in) 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 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 (automatically).
  • The door is push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door is locked by a push button or pad.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 230cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a push button 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is 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 lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
• 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 76cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 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 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Comments View
  • The height of the internal lock pad is 100cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the reception area on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 87cm.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located off of the main corridor on the first floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the lift.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The height of the lowered wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Baby Changing Facilities 2 View
  • Baby change facilities are available in the toilet that was surveyed.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 88cm.