Access Guide
Lounge (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens inwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- 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 196cm.
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; sofas, armchairs, a coffee table, a table, a television 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 45cm.
- The surface height of the highest table is 61cm.
- 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 (deep pile).
- 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 low.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
- There is an additional door into this room with a door opening width of 79cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 196cm.
- There is a door from the adapted shower room into the lounge area.
Kitchen (/ Dining Area)
- The kitchen is located off the lounge area.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) throughout the kitchen.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen areas include; a height adjustable sink, a fridge freezer, an oven, a height adjustable hob, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- Some of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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 moderate to good.
- There is a dual height worktop/counter at 69cm and 91cm.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboards/units have a less clear colour contrast to the oven.
- The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit, oven and fridge/freezer door handles have a low colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are lever mixer.
- There are chairs without armrests available in the kitchen.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The height of the tables range between 76cm and 76cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the dining table is 72cm.
- The door to the utility room has an opening width of 64cm.
- The additional door into this room does not have a minimum height of 200cm.
- The height of the additional door is 196cm.
Utility Room
- This room is located off the kitchen and dining area.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The door is manual, opens outwards and has a high colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
- The width of the opening is 64cm.
- 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 196cm.
- There is not room for wheelchair users to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm) in the room.
- The minimum width in the room is 72cm.
- Facilities/features in the room include: a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
- All flooring in the utility room is smooth and even.
- The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The area does not have a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the room is high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 94cm.
Stairs
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail that switches sides.
- The highest step is 20cm high.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lounge (First Floor)
- Facilities/features in the lounge/living areas include; armchairs and a coffee table.
- There is a seat at a suitable height for a wheelchair user to transfer.
- The surface height of the table is 44cm.
- All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the lounge/living areas is high.
- The lighting levels in the lounge/living areas are moderate to good.
- This area is on the first floor open landing.
There is a door leading to the rear landing which gives access to the bathroom, single bedroom and second double bedroom.
The door opens towards you, is permanently held open and has an opening width of 71cm.