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Mobility


Level 1: Typically suitable for a person with sufficient mobility to climb a flight of steps but would benefit from points of fixtures and fittings to aid balance.



Level 2: Typically suitable for a person with restricted walking ability and for those that may need to use a wheelchair some of the time.



Level 3: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair and transfers unaided to and from the wheelchair in a seated position.



Level 4: Typically suitable for a person who depends on the use of a wheelchair in a seated position. They can require personal/mechanical assistance to aid transfer (eg carer, hoist).

Hearing Impairment



Level 1: Minimum entry requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for guests with hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.



Level 2: Recommended (Best Practice) additional requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for guests with hearing impairment, from mild hearing loss to profoundly deaf.

Visual Impairment



Level 1: Minimum entry requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for visually impaired guests.

Level 2: Recommended (Best Practice) additional requirements to meet the National Accessible Standards for visually impaired guests.

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National Accessible Scheme

Please Note. Some of the websites listed are still displaying the old National Accessible Scheme symbols. These are shown at the bottom the the page.

Category 1.
Accessible to an independent wheelchair user.


Category 2.
Accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.


Category 3.
Accessible to someone with limited mobility, able to walk a few paces, and up to three steps.

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Below are symbols used in the old scheme.