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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a medical centre, pharmacy, The Allotment Deli, Children and Young People Family Services, district nurses, health visitors, speech therapy and podiatry services, meeting rooms available to hire.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 09:30 - 12:30.
• Sunday Closed.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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• Comments View
  • Please be aware that opening times will differ on Bank Holidays.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is High Croft.
  • The car park is located on High Croft.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are no Blue Badge bays in the car park.

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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 intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of and to the right of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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  • The steps to the left of the entrance only have handrails on the right.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is not signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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  • The reception desk is to the right as you enter the venue.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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  • The library has computers with extra large screens.
  • The height of the desks is 74cm high.
  • There are chairs with armrests available within the library.
  • There are connect consultation rooms at the rear of the library.
  • The door to the consultation room that was surveyed slides to the left.
  • The width of the door is 82cm.
  • The height of the table is 78cm.
  • There are chairs with armrests available.
• Comments View
  • The library has computers with extra large screens.
  • The height of the desks is 74cm high.
  • There are chairs with armrests available within the library.
  • There are connect consultation rooms at the rear of the library.
  • The door to the consultation room that was surveyed slides to the left.
  • The width of the door is 82cm.
  • The height of the table is 78cm.
  • There are chairs with armrests available.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 209cm (3ft 11in x 6ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There are two lifts side by side.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the right of the main entrance.
  • The facility is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff at the reception desk.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 257cm x 550cm (8ft 5in x 18ft 1in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • The hoist also covers the shower.
  • Emergency alarm was working when tested on 13th Feb 2024.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing places facility.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The toilets are currently kept locked.
  • To access the toilets you have to ask a staff member to unlock them.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.