Access Guide
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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- There are 6 sites suitable for disabled users.
- For enquiries and booking please contact the venue via telephone or email.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Antrim.
Opening Times
- The venue has seasonal opening times.
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- Please refer to the website for up to date opening times.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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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Comments
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- The height of the intercom is 128cm.
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.
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.
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.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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.
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.
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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Comments
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- There are flip down seats in the standard shower cubicles.
- The height of the seats are 57cm.
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.