Access Guide
Accommodation Overview
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About
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- There are 239 bedrooms in total.
- There is step-free level access to some of the bedrooms.
- There are 5 bedrooms with adaptations.
- There is step-free level access to all bedrooms with adaptations.
- None of the bedrooms with adaptations have adjoining rooms.
- 4 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 does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The name of the nearest car park is St James Quarter.
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- The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
- The nearest tram stop is St Andrew Square.
- The nearest bus station is Edinburgh.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Forth Wing corridor beyond reception, and the Hanover Suite.
- The following areas have stepped access: the basement floor, Club InterContinental and Le Petit Beefbar restaurant area (all bypassed via the Burr & Co platform lift), Le Petit Beefbar bar area (can be accessed via the external entrance with portable ramp), Townhouse Rooms 90-99, 108-109, 111 and 112-125 on level 1, Townhouse Rooms 213-226 on level 2, Townhouse Rooms 315-323 on level 3, Townhouse Rooms 405-407 on level 4 and the Forth View Suite outdoor terrace area on level 5.
- Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- The basement, ground, upper ground and levels -1, 0, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed via a standard lift, a platform 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: a manual wheelchair, walking aids, a deaf alert system, vibrating pillows, bath mats, medication fridge and mobility scooter charging facilities.
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- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), Large print (on request), different languages and audio.
- 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 Training.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located off the Forth Wing corridor beyond reception, on the basement level via the Burr & Co platform lift, and to the rear of level 5.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located on the basement level near the Princes/Dundas Rooms and Hanover Suite.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the basement level toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in George Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hotel.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a bell at a height of 78cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located to the rear right of the entrance foyer.
- The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- The reception has mirrors.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- 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, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Counter (Concierge)
- The counter is located immediately to the right as you enter from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 77cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny and 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: armchairs.
Getting Around The Building
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the Forth Wing corridor beyond reception, and the Hanover Suite.
- The following areas have stepped access: the basement floor, Club InterContinental and Le Petit Beefbar restaurant area (all bypassed via the Burr & Co platform lift), Le Petit Beefbar bar area (can be accessed via the external entrance with portable ramp), Townhouse Rooms 90-99, 108-109, 111 and 112-125 on level 1, Townhouse Rooms 213-226 on level 2, Townhouse Rooms 315-323 on level 3 and Townhouse Rooms 405-407 on level 4.
- Access throughout the building may include uneven surfaces, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in resting areas includes: armchairs and sofas.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.
Toilet with Adaptations (Rear Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right after you enter, beyond reception.
- The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 235cm (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 73cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 47cm 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 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 which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium 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.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Entrance (Burr & Co - External Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the hotel, to the left of the main entrance.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is stepped access at the entrance.
- There is 1 step.
- The step is clearly marked.
- The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 89cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Eating and Drinking (Burr & Co)
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Location and Access
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- Burr & Co is located on the left from the entrance foyer.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter 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, online and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free and vegetarian.
- 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 in the centre of the café.
- 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.
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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 shiny and 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, stools and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long 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 size of the space.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Lift (Burr & Co)
- The lift surveyed is located just inside Burr & Co, near the upper ground floor steps.
- This lift is a platform lift.
- The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground, basement and upper ground are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a low 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 medium colour contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 103cm (width) x 146cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high colour contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Eating and Drinking (Club InterContinental)
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Location and Access
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- This members lounge is located to the left as you enter on the upper ground floor, with step-free level access via the platform lift Burr & Co.
- The most accessible route has a platform lift.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a buffet counter, self service counters and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is 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 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 to the left as you enter.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 111cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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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 have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, 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 is 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Entrance (Le Petit Beefbar - External Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the left of the hotel.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a portable ramp at the entrance.
- The ramp has a steep gradient.
- The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
- The ramp bypasses the steps.
- There are 2 steps with no handrails.
- The steps are unmarked.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens by revolving.
- The width of the opening is 90cm.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- The revolving door can be folded up and swung into the side by a member of staff to provide a 120cm wide space to enter.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- This entrance can be used to provide step-free level access to the lower level bar area of the restaurant.
Eating and Drinking (Le Petit Beefbar)
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Location and Access
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- The most accessible route has a platform lift, slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- 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 and online.
- 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.
- 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 as you enter the lower area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has mirrors and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the lower bar area (internally).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny and 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, 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 is 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.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Lift (Townhouse)
- The lift surveyed is located to the rear left of the entrance foyer.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The townhouse levels including basement, ground 1, 2 3 and 4 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 a low colour contrast.
- Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 81cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 84cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium colour 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 and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Lift (Forth Wing)
- The lift surveyed is located down to the rear right of the building.
- The distance from the main entrance is 65m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and a slight ramp or slope.
- Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 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 medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 80cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 141cm (width) x 132cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- The lift on the left offers an audible announcer.
Lift (Rear of Forth Wing)
- The lift surveyed is located on level 1, round to the rear from the Forth Wing lifts.
- The distance from the Forth Wing lifts is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a lift, a very easy slope, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Levels -1 (rear), 0 (rear), 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This lift was awaiting repair at the time of survey in October 2024, please contact the venue for more details.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter from the main entrance.
- Levels G, 1, 2, 4 and 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There are several staircases throughout the building covering all levels.
Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Room 255 - Wheel-in Shower)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located on level 2, to the right from the Forth Wing lift.
- The distance from the Forth Wing lift is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has a lift and a slight ramp or slope.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- There is tactile and numbered signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a super king bed which can be split into two singles.
- The top of the mattress is 68cm 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: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- There is a push button emergency alarm.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- 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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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 210cm (width) x 274cm (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 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- 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 42cm 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 48cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot 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 a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- 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 are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- 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 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 lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
- 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.
Gym
- The gym is located on rear level -1, to the left from the rear Forth Wing lift.
- 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 72cm.
- 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Level - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the basement level, to the left from the Burr & Co platform lift.
- The distance from the platform lift is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
- 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 high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 93cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 178cm (width) x 169cm (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 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 41cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 48cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 78cm 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 which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
- 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, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 156cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on level 5, round to the rear from the Forth Wing lifts.
- The distance from the Forth Wing lifts is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift, slight ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- 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 cubicle are 186cm (width) x 182cm (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 118cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
- 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 55cm 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 right as you face the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- 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 109cm from the floor.
- There are paper towels for drying hands.
- 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 169cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.