Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include library services, desktop computers for public use, clubs and small meeting room hire.
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Basingstoke.
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Comments
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- Chineham Centre bus stop is served by Stagecoach routes 4, 7, 14, 55, 655 and 657.
Opening Hours
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 Chineham Centre South Car Park.
- The car park is located next to the Chineham Centre shopping area.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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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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- There is ramped or stepped access to the Chineham Centre shopping area from the car park. Ramped access is via a long slope on a slight incline.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- 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 (Enquiries)
- The counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is a touchscreen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
- There is a lowered section.
- The height of the lowered section of the counter is 74cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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 have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
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Comments
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- There is seating with and without armrests, sofas, podium seating, high stools, and tables with undersides 69cm - 70cm above the floor.
- There are also coffee style tables with a surface height of 35cm above the floor, and high tables with a surface height of 105cm above the floor.
There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Visual stories for adults and children are available.
- There is seating with and without armrests, sofas, podium seating, high stools, and tables with undersides 69cm - 70cm above the floor.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There are accessible toilets available for public use in the Tesco supermarket opposite the library.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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Comments
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- There are standard toilets available for public use in the Tesco supermarket opposite the library.
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.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.