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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Games Room and TV Lounge.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Loughshore Coffee House and toilet blocks.
• Related link Loughshore Coffee House.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/antrim-and-newtownabbey-borough-council/loughshore-coffee-house

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• Comments View
  • There are 6 sites suitable for disabled users.
  • For enquiries and booking please contact the venue via telephone or email.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Antrim.

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Opening Times

• The venue has seasonal opening times.

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  • Please refer to the website for up to date opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the amenty block.
  • The furthest designated bay is 47m (51yd 1ft) from the amenty block.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Amenity Block)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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  • The height of the intercom is 128cm.

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Amenity Block)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance - Amenity Block.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located in the reception area.
  • The female toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance - Amenity Block.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located in the reception area.
  • The male toilets are 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance - Amenity Block.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance - Amenity Block.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the Amenity Block.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 355cm (6ft 4in x 11ft 8in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Shower)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance - Amenity Block.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception building.
• The standard changing rooms are located within the standard female and male toilet block.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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  • There are flip down seats in the standard shower cubicles.
  • The height of the seats are 57cm.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.