Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Adventure World, a creche, sports hall, squash courts, a swimming pool, indoor bowls, a martial arts room, treatment rooms, a fitness suite, meeting room, multipurpose studio and cafe.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:15 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:15 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:15 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:15 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:15 - 22:00.
- Saturday 07:30 - 19:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 21:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Dunstable.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Leagrave.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 166cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 164cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There are security gates at reception to access some of the facilities.
- The gates are 77cm wide.
- There is a wider gate located to left that is 118cm wide.
Library
- This library does have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some parts of the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The Sports Hall has automatic doors that open towards you. The doors are 170cm wide.
- The push pad is 105cm high.
- The Sports Hall has automatic doors that open towards you. The doors are 170cm wide.
Level Change (First Floor Accessible Toilet, Changing Place and Viewing Galleries)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located between the lifts and first floor services.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located between the lifts and first floor services.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Level Change (First Floor Pool Viewing Gallery)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located between the lifts and Pool Viewing Gallery.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
Level Change (Ground Floor Corridor)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located as you pass through the reception security gates.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is a further ramp 30 metres along the corridor that gives access to the dry side changing area and sports hall. The ramp is steep.
Level Change (Wet Side Changing Area)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left after the reception security gates and leading up to the entrance to the changing village.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- There is also a children's pool.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right as you enter the venue.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 101cm (3ft 4in).
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Fitness Suite (Lifestyles@Dunstable)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
- The fitness suite is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 90cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: upright cycle.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is Disability Awareness.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is not level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- The exit button is 110cm high.
- The reception desk is 114cm high.
- The exit button is 110cm high.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The fitness equipment located on the first floor can be accessed via the standard lift.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter, through the security gates then to the right.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- 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.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
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Comments
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- There is a flip down seat in the lift which is 51cm high.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left after the reception security gates.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the wet side changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 76cm (2ft 5in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- Individual cubicles are also available. Doors open inwards and are below 75cm.
- There is a flip down seat at the poolside showers which is 51cm high.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located and the end of the main corridor on the left.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (First Floor)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Fitness Suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you exit the ramp from the lift and then in the corridor to the right.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side - Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the wet side changing area.
- The facility is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 248cm x 262cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 7in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 175cm (5ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is a changing bench.
- The length of the bench is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
Accessible Changing Room (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located on the right of the corridor as you enter the dry side changing area.
- The facility is 85m (92yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 254cm x 250cm (8ft 4in x 8ft 2in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
Accessible Toilet (Main Entrance - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter the venue and on the right.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 225cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 5in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 83cm (2ft 9in).
Accessible Toilet (Wet Side - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the wet side changing area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 156cm (7ft 3in x 5ft 1in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the dry side changing area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 230cm (5ft 12in x 7ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Accessible Toilet (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the lifts.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the ramp leading from the lifts, then on the right of the corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 330cm (4ft 10in x 10ft 10in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There is a slightly smaller toilet adjacent to this facility with the transfer space on the right.
Changing Places (First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located on the first floor.
- The facility is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the lifts.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is not a radar key.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the facility are 310cm x 470cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 63cm.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 207cm (6ft 9in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- 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 height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a high colour contrast between the shower rails and wall.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
- There is not a coat hook.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- A key card is required to enter the facility, please speak to staff at the ground floor reception.
- The exit button is 110cm high.
- A key card is required to enter the facility, please speak to staff at the ground floor reception.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side Changing Area)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left after the security gates and on the far side of the changing area.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- All changing areas have cubicles with a vertical and horizontal handrail.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Staff are not Text Relay aware.