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Specsavers

14 Queen Street, Barnsley, South Yorkshire, S70 1FG

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
  • This venue is situated in Barnsley.
  • The venue is in a pedestrian area.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Barnsley.

Opening Times

  • Monday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Friday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Saturday 08:30 - 17:00.
  • Sunday 10:00 - 17:00.

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

Counter (Reception Desk)

  • The counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrances.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Counter (Collections)

  • The counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrances.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a lowered section.
  • The height of the lowered section of the counter is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are good.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

Waiting Room / Area

  • There is a waiting room / area.
  • The waiting room / area is 14m (15yd 11in) from the {Textbox}.
  • There is level access into the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Chairs with armrests are not available.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
  • There is not a television.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Other View
    • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the hearing centre and some consultation rooms.

Reception (Downstairs Reception)

  • There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Eye Test Room)

  • There is / are 5 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; 4.
  • The consultation / treatment room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the stairs.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • A flashing alarm is not available.
  • A vibrating alarm is not available.
  • Comments View
    • Four of the treatment rooms are downstairs, and the fifth treatment room is at the back of the ground floor.

Consultation / Treatment Room (Hearing Centre)

  • There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
  • The name / number of the room surveyed was; The Hearing Centre.
  • The consultation / treatment room is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the stairs.
  • There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
  • There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The type of flooring is carpet.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not a bed / couch.
  • There is a chair.
  • The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
  • All chairs have armrests available.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • All tables are permanently fixed.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The room does not have background music playing.
  • A flashing alarm is not available.
  • A vibrating alarm is not available.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are 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 normally on duty.