Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- The venue is a city hotel with bar, restaurant, gym, and conference and meeting rooms facilities.
The venue staff are aware of the sunflower lanyard scheme. - There are 331 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms.
- There are more than 10 bedrooms with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
- Some of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- All bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- Only assistance dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- The venue is a city hotel with bar, restaurant, gym, and conference and meeting rooms facilities.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a public car park nearby.
- The nearest parking is located behind the hotel.
- The nearest train station is Waterloo.
- The nearest underground station is Waterloo.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
- Floors 0 (Ground), 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: vibrating pillows and medication fridge.
- Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: There is an evacuation chair on floor -0.
Use of a medication fridge is available on request at the bar or reception. - The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Large print (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness, special needs training.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor in the right and left hand corridors.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located in the buffet bar area.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located in the meeting room corridor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptations.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the corner of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 134cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 139cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from the entrance is 2m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has a television.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the left of the meeting room corridor.
- The distance from the entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Floors 0 (Ground), 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th and 8th are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 89cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 129cm (width) x 225cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: an audible announcer, a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Eating and Drinking (Hampton Bar)
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Location and Service
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- The Hampton Bar is to the left of the reception desk.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The bar was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left of the reception desk.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Breakfast Buffet)
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Location and Service
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- The buffet is to the left of the reception desk and the Hampton Bar.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has buffet counters, self service counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menus are handheld and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, two handled cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the right of the buffet area near the drink machines.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 75cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Buffet Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the small walkway between the bar and the buffet.
- The distance from the entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 209cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 42cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Kamado Joe)
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Location and Service
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- The restaurant is located beyond the buffet area.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Full table service is available.
- Menus are handheld.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the back of the restaurant.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- The following areas have stepped access: the booths have a single step at a height of 16cm.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and booths.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The restaurant is used for evening meals for guests. It is also open to the public.
Gym (Fitness Centre)
- The gym is located on the left at the end of the meeting room corridor.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- Entry is by keycard. The height of the keycard reader is 114cm.
Exit is by push button at a height of 114cm. - There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Meeting Room Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the meeting room corridor to the right of reception.
- The distance from the entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 191cm (width) x 222cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 68cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Meeting Rooms 1 and 2)
- The room is located in the right hand corridor leading from reception.
- The distance from the entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens towards you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: long tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The photo shows rooms 1 and 2 configured as a single room.
Room (Meeting Room 3)
- The room is located in the right hand corridor leading from reception.
- The distance from the entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and long tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is an additional meeting room, meeting room 4, which is similar to meeting rooms 1 and 3.
Bedroom with Adaptations (318 - Double)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the third floor.
- The distance from the lift is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has a lift and step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 19cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- There is an emergency phone.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
Ensuite with Adaptations (318 - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 172cm (width) x 315cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 53cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There are dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Bedroom with Adaptations (235 - Double)
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Location and Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor.
- The distance from the lift is 22m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is numbered signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 65cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 8cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- There is an emergency phone.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
Ensuite with Adaptations (235)
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 270cm (width) x 275cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 196cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 47cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a second traditional stand washbasin near the door.
It is not reachable from the toilet and has no grab rails.