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The Jockey Club Rooms

101 High Street, Newmarket, Suffolk, CB8 8JL

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Club Information

  • The club has its own parking facilities.
  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground and upper ground floors of the main building.
  • The club has 21 rooms in total.
  • There is an/are accessible room(s) within the club.
  • The accessible room(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Chambers.
  • The club has 2 accessible room(s) with accessible ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is/are 2 accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the accessible room(s).
  • There is a/are standard room(s) available on the ground floor.
  • There is not an/are not adjoining room(s) available for the standard room(s).
  • Rooms on other floors are accessed via stairs or lift.
  • Bed raisers are not available on request.
  • Bath mats are available on request.

Getting Here

  • By Road View
    • Driving from the South:

      Exit the M11 at Junction 9 and take the A11. After 10 miles take the A1304 signed for Newmarket. This road leads directly onto Newmarket High Street. The Jockey Club Rooms are situated at 101 High Street, Newmarket, on the right hand side next to the Post Office. The gates open automatically upon driving up to them.

      From the North & West:

      Exit the A1(M) at Junction 14 and take the A14 signed Cambridge and Newmarket. Take the A1303 into the centre of Newmarket. The Jockey Club Rooms are situated at 101 High Street, Newmarket, on the right hand side next to the Post Office. The gates open automatically upon driving up to them.

      From the East:

      Exit the A14 at Junction 38 and follow the A1304 into the centre of Newmarket. The Jockey Club Rooms are situated at 101 High Street, Newmarket, on the right hand side next to the Post Office. The gates open automatically upon driving up to them.
    • Parking:

      If you are visiting The Jockey Club Rooms, you are advised to park on the right hand side of the gravelled area. If you are staying overnight at the Chambers, you should drive under the archway, past the entrance and park just beyond it. To check in please ring Bell No 8.

      Areas of the car park can be reserved for Blue Badge holders with prior arrangement. Signposts are placed on the gravel to indicate such areas.
  • By Bus View
    • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • By Train View

Getting Help and Assistance

  • Staff do not receive disability awareness/equality training.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
  • There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/near by.
  • The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located on the upper lawn and garden.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.
  • There are members of staff available for help and assistance.

Parking

  • Parking View
    • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located along the side of the building throughout its length.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is loose chippings.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
  • Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are signposted but have no markings.
    • Guests are advised to contact The Jockey Club in advance to make them aware of specific requirements.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • 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 loose chippings.
    • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is loose chippings.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Outside Access (Office Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the car park.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 60cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 8cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives access to the office only.

Outside Access (Rooms - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • 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.
    • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 112cm (3ft 8in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key lock is 135cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located over the steps.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is portable.
    • Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 72cm (2ft 4in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Outside Access (Rooms - Ramped Access)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located in the car park, to the right of the main entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key lock is 84cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not 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 width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Comments View
    • There is a switch to release the door upon exit.
    • The height of the switch is 114cm.

Outside Access (Chambers - Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the car park, at the front of the Chambers building.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
    • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key lock is 115cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 63cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway and immediately beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.

Outside Access (Chambers - Ramped Access)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the car park, to the right of the main entrance for the Chambers.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • A key is required for access at this entrance.
    • The height of the key lock is 117cm.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not 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 the left going up the ramp.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 136cm (4ft 6in).

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is not step-free access throughout the ground floor.
    • There is/are 6 unmarked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the Rous landing on the raised part of the ground floor in the main building.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • This level change can be overcome by using the ramped entrance. Photograph 2 shows the level change.
  • Circulation View
    • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
    • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
    • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
    • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding 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 public areas.
    • There is a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
    • The system is a fixed loop.
    • The hearing assistance systems are located in both the Coffee Room and the Committee Room.

Conference / Meeting Facilities

  • Conference/meeting facilities are available.
  • The conference/meeting facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access to the conference/meeting facilities.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
  • The lighting levels in the room(s) are varied.
  • The rooms available are; the Coffee Room, the Committee Rooms, the Dining Room, the Card Room and the Morning Room.

Step(s) (Access to the First Floor of the Chambers from the Main Building)

  • There is a/are step(s) located in the corridors linking the Chambers to the Main Building.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the first floor of the Chambers.
  • There is/are 16 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going 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 on the left going up the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 sets of steps along these corridors.
    • The first set has 6 and the second has 10.
    • The first set has handrails on both sides, whereas the second set has handrails only to the left.

Other Floors (Chambers)

  • Stairs View
    • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
    • The stairs are located immediately beyond the main entrance to the Chambers.
    • The stairs are approximately 2m from the Chambers Main Entrance.
    • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
    • The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
    • The steps are not clearly marked.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
    • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are not easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
    • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

Lift (Chambers)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located off the main corridor.
  • Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the ramped entrance into the Chambers.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is not 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 colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
  • The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 111cm x 140cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does not have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The controls for the lift are between 84cm - 108cm.
  • There is not a hearing loop system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does not have tactile markings.
  • The lighting levels in the lift are low.

Accessible Room(s) (Room 4)

  • Accessible Room Information View
    • The details in this section relates to the accessible room(s) with a wet room/wheel in shower.
    • This type of accessible room is located on the ground floor.
    • There is step-free access to this type of accessible room.
    • All accessible rooms of this type have identical specifications.
    • Guests need to open a door between the entrance and the room(s).
    • The narrowest width of the corridor leading to the room surveyed was 83cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The accessible room surveyed is located on the ground floor of the Chambers.
    • The accessible room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 4.
    • There is step-free access to the accessible room surveyed.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the accessible room door.
    • The door is manual with a key lock.
    • The width of the door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • There are not lowered spy holes available.
    • The bed type is zip and link.
    • The bed height is not adjustable.
    • The height of the bed is 67cm (2ft 2in).
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
    • The bed is moveable.
    • The room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm next to the bed.
    • The height of the desk is 58cm.
    • The desk is not height adjustable.
    • The desk knee recess does not have the recommended dimensions of 70cm (height) x 50cm (depth).
    • The height and depth of the knee recess is 58cm x 60cm.
    • The room surveyed had a desk chair without armrests and an armchair.
    • Wardrobes have not been adapted to allow use from a seated position.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • Electric sockets are between 40cm and 100cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • The window control type(s) for the room is a/are standard lever(s).
    • There is an emergency alarm in the room.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm in the room is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The type of flooring is carpet.
    • There is a 115cm push button alarm next to the door.
  • Ensuite Facilities View
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The door weight is light.
    • The door has no lock.
    • The width of the door to the ensuite is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 335cm x 250cm (10ft 12in x 8ft 2in).
    • The ensuite does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the toilet seat.
    • The ensuite has not got a non-slip floor.
    • There is an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm in the ensuite is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
    • The emergency alarm in the ensuite rings to the office.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
    • Disposal facilities are available.
    • There is a/are pedal waste paper bin disposal units.
    • 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 immediately next to or behind the toilet.
    • The shelf is between 90cm and 100cm.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
    • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
    • The toilet has a covered cistern.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 110cm.
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 110cm.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is no dropdown rail.
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Bath Details View
    • The ensuite has a bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 57cm (1ft 10in).
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is a shower over the bath.
    • The shower head is hand held.
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the bath.
  • Shower Details View
    • The ensuite has a wheel in shower.
    • The shower head height is fixed.
    • The shower head height is 220cm (7ft 3in).
    • The shower control type is lever.
    • There is a fixed seat for the shower.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower.
    • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • There is a single vertical grab rail to assist standing users.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the hotel room walls and floor is good.
    • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is fair.
    • The colour contrast between the ensuite walls and floor is poor.
    • The colour contrast between the bath wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The lighting levels in the room are low.
    • The lighting levels in the ensuite are good.

Step(s) (Access To Garden from Accessible Room 4)

  • There is a/are step(s) located at the rear of Room 4.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the garden from Room 4.
  • There is/are 2 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Standard Room(s) (Room 12)

  • Bedroom Features View
    • The room surveyed is located on the first floor.
    • The room surveyed at the time of the visit was Room 12.
    • There is step-free access to the room surveyed, via lift.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the room door.
    • The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The bed type is zip and link.
    • The height of the bed is 65cm (2ft 2in).
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 5cm (2in).
    • Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
    • There is not an emergency alarm in the room.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The type of facilities within the ensuite include; a toilet, a wash basin, a bath and a shower.
    • The ensuite door opens inwards.
    • The width of the door to the ensuite is 84cm (2ft 9in).
    • There is not an emergency alarm within the ensuite.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the ensuite.
    • The tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is a mixer tap.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The colour contrast between the external hotel room door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal hotel room door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the hotel room walls and floor is good.
    • The colour contrast between the external ensuite door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the internal ensuite door and wall is good.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the ensuite is good.
    • The lighting levels in the room are varied.
    • The lighting levels in the ensuite are varied.

Gardens

  • The gardens can be accessed at the far end of the Chambers building.
  • They can also be accessed from the ground floor rooms.
  • There is a wide gravel path which runs around the perimeter of the main grass area.
  • There is a raised section at the far end of the gardens which is accessed via deep steps or a steep slope (Photographs 4 and 5).
  • The steps are not clearly marked and do not have handrails.
  • There are also deep steps to access a platform at the rear of the main building (Photograph 6) at the end of the path.
  • The steps are not clearly marked and do not have handrails.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Coffee Room)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the Coffee Room.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
    • 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.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not 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.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a covered cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Upper Ground Floor)

  • There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • Location and Access View
    • The accessible toilet surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the upper ground floor.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the Rooms Ramped Access entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 144cm x 170cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is no dropdown rail.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are pedal bin and female sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
    • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The toilet has a covered cistern.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
    • 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).
    • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the upper ground floor.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Rooms Ramped Access entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the female toilet(s).
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
    • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
    • Lighting levels are good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the upper ground floor.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the ramped entrance.
    • There is stepped access into the male toilet(s).
    • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
    • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
    • Lighting levels are good.

Step(s) (Male Standard Toilet)

  • There is a/are step(s) located off the Rous landing.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the male standard toilet.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.