Access Guide
Overview (Church Hill House - MSK Physiotherapy and Bracknell Memory Service)
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About
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- This is a community support hub with multiple services available.
- Services available in the venue include: MSK Physiotherapy and Bracknell Memory Service.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Bracknell Train Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a slight ramp to access The MSK Treatment Room and MSK Physiotherapy Gymnasium.
- The following areas have stepped access: The first floor, which is for staff only.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground and first floor can be accessed via stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness and inclusion.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Church Hill House - MSK Physiotherapy and Bracknell Memory Service)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
Parking (Church Hill House)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off Turing Drive.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app or tap and pay (contactless payment).
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (MSK Physiotherapy and Bracknell Memory Service Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the right hand side of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- The slope bypasses the steps.
- There are 2 steps with a central handrail.
- The handrail is easy to grip.
- The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 21cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is an intercom at a height of 136cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 109cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 77cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (MSK Physiotherapy and Bracknell Memory Service)
- The reception is located to the right from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 121cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
- The reception has windows and glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Seating Area (Waiting Area)
- The waiting area is located ahead from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around (Church Hill House - MSK Physiotherapy and Bracknell Memory Service)
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: The MSK Treatment Room and MSK Physiotherapy Gymnasium.
- The following areas have stepped access: the first floor which is for staff only.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Consultation / Medical Room (Memory Clinic Rooms)
- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Clinic Room 1.
- The room is located along the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Consultation / Medical Room (MSK Treatment Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; MSK Treatment Room.
- The room is located along the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
- The ramp has a slight gradient.
- The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Gym (MSK Physiotherapy Gymnasium)
- The gym is located at the rear of the building.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is staffed when open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and bariatric chairs with armrests.
- 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 even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial, dementia friendly and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 103cm (width) x 170cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush on the left as you face the toilet.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 65cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- 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 cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
