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The Hoyland Centre - Hoyland Library

High Croft, Hoyland, Barnsley, S74 9AF

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities (The Hoyland Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left from the Hoyland Centre entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the left from the Hoyland Centre entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the left from the Hoyland Centre entrance.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Duke Street and West Street.
    • The name of the car park is Hoyland Duke Street car park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (The Hoyland Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 12cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right from the Hoyland Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Hoyland Centre entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, desks and booths.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print, ebook and ejournal.

Room (Interview Rooms)

  • The room is located to the right from the Hoyland Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Hoyland Centre entrance is 19m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
  • The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Changing Places (The Hoyland Centre)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left from the Hoyland Centre entrance.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the Hoyland Centre entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 550cm (width) x 253cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 350cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 143cm.
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 125cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (The Hoyland Centre)

  • The room surveyed is located to the left from the Hoyland Centre entrance.
  • The distance from the Hoyland Centre entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.