Corridor to Bereavement Centre |
Accessible WC |
| The toilet layout is suitable for left-handed transfers. |
| The door width is adequate. |
| There is sufficient space available outside of the toilet compartment to manoeuvre and open the door. |
| The compartment is large enough to allow manoeuvring into position for frontal, lateral, angled and backward transfer. |
| The door is light enough to open easily. |
| The hand-washing, drying facilities and toilet paper are within easy reach of someone seated on WC. |
| The hand rinse basin is at an accessible height. |
| The taps are accessible and easy to use. |
| The toilet flush is accessible and easy to use. |
| The water temperatures are limited, and are at a safe temperature. |
| The overall provision and positioning of sanitaryware and accessories is suitable. |
| There are grab rails provided. |
| The grab rails are positioned correctly. |
| The light switch or pull cord is easy to reach and operate. |
| There is an assistance alarm. |
| There are slip-resistant floors throughout. |
| Surfaces and fixtures provide effective visual contrast. |
Seating |
| The seats that are provided are stable. |
| The seating may not suit all intended users as there are no armrests. |
| Some customers may not find the seating suitable as the seats are all at the same height. |
| There is space for a wheelchair user to pull up alongside a seated companion. |
| There is space for an assistance dog to rest. |
Signage |
| The signs are in a logical position. |
General Area |
| The clear widths are adequate. |
| There is a sufficient turning circle at either end of the corridor. |
Lighting |
| The level of lighting is sufficient for the intended use. |
Surfaces |
| The floor surface is suitable for the passage of wheelchair users. |
| The junctions between floor surfaces are correctly detailed and free from height variation. |
| The floor surfaces are slip resistant. |
Internal Doors to Bereavement Centre |
There is a small shallow slope leading to the door.
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| There is a single door. Opens in. |
The effective clear width of the door is not at a minimum of 800mm.
The opening width of the door is 770mm. |
| There is adequate space alongside the leading edge for a wheelchair user to open the door while clear of door swing. |
| The threshold is level. |
| The doors and side panels have vision panels. |
| The door handles are easy to grip and operate. |
| The handles are within reach of all users. |
| Some people may find door pressures heavy. The location is aware of this and is reviewing the pressures. |