Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 199 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.
- More than 10 bedrooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
- 1 bedroom with adaptations has an ensuite with a bath.
- Dogs are welcomed at this venue.
- Shared facilities include: toilets.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest parking is located on Victoria Way.
- View information on Victoria Place Woking Car Park - Red (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Woking.
- 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 level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground and sixth to twenty second floor can be accessed via a standard lift.
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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: a manual wheelchair, a deaf alert system, vibrating pillows, bed raisers, bath steps, bath mats, raised toilet seats, medication fridge and shower chairs.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Staff receive the following training: accessibility training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, seventh floor, twenty first floor and twenty second floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, seventh floor, twenty first floor and twenty second floor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground and seventh floors.
Parking (Victoria Place Woking Car Park - Red)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located on Victoria Way.
- The car park is multi-storey.
- The car park surface consists of concrete.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 488cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 134cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 86m from the car park entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located on the ground floor of Victoria Place Shopping Centre.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are more than 50 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 228cm (width) x 478cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- There are more than 20 electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 230cm (width) x 488cm (depth).
- The controls for the Blue Badge charging points are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points designated for Blue Badge holders require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- The nearest Blue Badge charging point is 84m from the car park entrance.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the hotel by the concierge entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Drop-off Point
- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located on the ground floor, in front of the concierge entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Concierge Entrance)
- This entrance is located on Victoria Way.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance was out of use at the time of the survey.
Counter (Ground Floor - Concierge)
- The counter is located on the ground floor, beyond the concierge entrance.
- The distance from the concierge entrance is 8m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 107cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- 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 may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Next to the Concierge Counter)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right of the concierge counter.
- The distance from the concierge entrance is 17m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 368cm (depth) and there is not 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 88cm (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 low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 51cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 121cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Changing Places (6th Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the 6th floor, to the rear of the lift.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- The distance from the lift is 16m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access, a lift and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 105cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
- The dimensions of the facility are 290cm (width) x 398cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 149cm.
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a medium 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.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a fixed height wash basin.
- The wash basin is 86cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 92cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The facility has no disposal facilities.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Entrance (8th Floor - Car Park)
- This entrance is located on the 8th floor of the car park.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is a buzzer at a height of 100cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 84cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 125cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 108cm.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The second set of doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
- The minimum width between the bollards is 101cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter via the car park entrance.
- The distance from the car park entrance is 38m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- The ground and sixth to twenty second floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 109cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 190cm (width) x 132cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Reception (7th Floor)
- The reception is located ahead and to the right after entering through the car park entrance.
- The distance from the car park entrance is 23m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 108cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- 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 may be background noise in this area.
- The flooring is patterned.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- 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 and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
Getting Around (Reception and Concierge - 7th Floor and Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
- There may be background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
Eating and Drinking (7th Floor - Glow Lounge and Terrace)
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Location and Service
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- The Glow Lounge and Terrace is located opposite reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (7th Floor - Next to Glow Lounge and Terrace)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the 7th floor, to the left of the Glow Lounge.
- The distance from the car park entrance is 34m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 237cm (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 90cm (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 low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 52cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Gym (7th Floor - Hilton Fitness)
- The gym is located on the 7th floor, off the reception area.
- 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Getting Around (Room Corridors)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (17th Floor - 1706 - Suite - Bath and Wheel-in Shower)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the 17th floor.
- The distance from the lift is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 5cm from the floor.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a sofa, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table and a TV with subtitles.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 85cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 229cm (width) x 367cm (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 152cm (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 45cm 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 56cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 114cm and 188cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- The ensuite has a wheel in shower and a bath.
- The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 57cm.
- The bath controls are lever mixer.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (20th Floor - 2007 - Wheel-in Shower)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on the 20th floor.
- The distance from the lift is 17m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 109cm.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a double bed.
- The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
- The space under the bed is 8cm from the floor.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, an armchair, bedside plug sockets, a coffee table, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- This bedroom has an adjoining room.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 91cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 224cm (width) x 282cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 151cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- 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 44cm 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 57cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Eating and Drinking (21st Floor - Oxbo)
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Location and Service
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- OxBo is located on the 21st floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where drinks can be ordered, a buffet counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is not available.
- 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, 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 ahead and to the left.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 114cm.
- 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 some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
- 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 may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (21st Floor - Next to Oxbo - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the 21st floor, next to Oxbo.
- The distance from the lift is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium 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 153cm (width) x 217cm (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 84cm (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 low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 54cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 129cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (22nd Floor - Loft Sky Bar)
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Location and Service
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- Loft Sky Bar is located on the 22nd floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- 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, 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.
- 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 some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some chairs and 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 may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (22nd Floor - Next to Loft Sky Bar - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the 22nd floor, next to Loft Sky Bar.
- The distance from the lift is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 222cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (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 low visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low 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 low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 56cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 122cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.