Access Guide
Lounge (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a low colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- The door into this room has a minimum height of 200cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs with armrests, a table and a radio.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 69cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 114cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
- Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are varied.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Dining Room
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 72cm.
- Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 197cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- There are bench seats available.
- There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the seat is 55cm.
- The dining table is at a height of 84cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 70cm.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are low.
- Flooring is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet and uneven paving/tiles.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an additional door into the dining room with a clear width of 77cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 165cm.
- The additional door leads to the rear foyer exit and has a step on the threshold, which is not clearly marked and has no handrail.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located at the rear of the dining room.
- Access into the kitchen is via a step.
- There is 1 step, which is unmarked, with no handrails.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 180cm.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the kitchen.
- The minimum width in the kitchen is 130cm.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a fixed height sink, an oven, a hob, a kettle and a toaster.
- Flooring in the area is not smooth and even.
- The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven paving/tiles.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- The area does not have a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is high.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
- There is a dual height worktop/counter at 85cm and 91cm.
- The counters/worktops have a less clear colour contrast to the wall and to the hob.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit door handles have a low colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are twist/turn.
- There are bench seats available in the kitchen.
- There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the seat is 58cm.
- All of the seating is permanently fixed.
- The door to the the foyer, leading to rear exit and utility room has an opening width of 66cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 182cm.
Utility Room
- This room is located to the right from the kitchen.
- Access into the room is via steps.
- There are 2 steps, which are unmarked, with no handrails.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 71cm.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 175cm.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the majority of the room.
- Facilities/features in the room include: a sink, a fridge freezer, a dishwasher, a washer dryer and a microwave.
- Flooring in the utility room is not smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to uneven paving/tiles.
- Some of the flooring includes large repeating patterns in bold colours, which may look like steps or holes to some people.
- The area does not have a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is medium.
- Lighting levels are low.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is a dual height worktop/counter at 61cm and 97cm.
- The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit and fridge/freezer door handles have a less clear colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are twist/turn.
Stairs
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the left going up.
- The highest step is 17cm high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lounge (First Floor)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The width of the opening is 98cm.
- The door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The door height is 176cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, chairs without armrests, a coffee table, a table and a television.
- There is not a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the seat is 43cm.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 50cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 74cm.
- Some flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Where the flooring is not smooth or even, this is due to carpet.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is medium.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are varied.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
Steps (From Twin Bedroom to Single Bedroom and First Floor Bathroom)
- There is 1 step.
- The step is clearly marked but there are no handrails.
- Lighting levels are low.