Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Barnsley.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Barnsley.
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
- Please click here for information on opening times.
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Comments
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- From April 2024 the centre will be open without appointment Monday and Thursdays, 9:30 to 12:30.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Wellington Street Car Park.
- The car park is located Wellington Street.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking is chargeable for all users including Blue Badge holders.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Market Street)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 250cm (8ft 2in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Market Street)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located just beyond the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 140cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Outside Access (Citizens Advice Bureau)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Citizens Advice entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a television in the waiting room that may have music at various times.
Meeting Rooms
- There are six interview rooms with chairs with and without armrests.
- Room number one has an extra wide door of 93cm wide.
- The door is heavy and opens away from you.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
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Comments
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- If you are hearing impaired and use British Sign Language (BSL), the venue run a drop-in session supported by a BSL interpreter every Wednesday from
- 10.00 – 12.00 noon.
- There is also online visual signing available by appointment.