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Overview (Respite Unit - 9 Allenby Road)

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• About View
  • This is a Respite Unit for Adults with learning disabilities and Autism.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: bedrooms, a lounge, a kitchen, a dining room, a laundry room, a garden, bathrooms and toilets.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Maidenhead Train Station.
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Makaton (on request).
  • 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.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Respite Unit - 9 Allenby Road)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the main corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.

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Parking (Respite Unit - 9 Allenby Road)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Allenby Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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.
• There is a bell at a height of 127cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around (Respite Unit - 9 Allenby Road)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• The flooring is shiny.
• 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lounge

• The lounge is located to the right from the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: 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 a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located to the right from the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable work surface is available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 93cm from the floor.
• A height adjustable sink is available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Dining Room (Dining Room / Activity Room)

• The dining room is located ahead from the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• 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.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Laundry Room)

• The room is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly 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 by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The height of the counter is 92cm.
  The heights of the door and controls for the washing machine and dryer range between 50cm to 80cm from the floor.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Bedroom 4)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance, along the main corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, wardrobes for seated users, a ceiling track hoist, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • The hoist accesses the bed.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There are four bedrooms colour coded as: 1 - Blue, 2 - Pink, 3 - Green, 4 - Orange.
    The beds are height adjustable.
    Each room has a medicine cabinet.
    The height of the wash basin is 93cm.

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Exit (Rear Garden)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single manual door at this exit.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp as you exit.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Exit (Front Garden)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 97cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you exit.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• This exit is accessed via the Lounge.

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Outdoor Spaces (Gardens)

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment.
• Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac, rubber mulch or rubber bark, grass and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the garden at the front of the building.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 180cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging.

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Room (Sensory Room)

• The room is located in the garden to the front of the building.
• The distance from the front garden exit is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a slight ramp or slope.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• 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 medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: stools.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a play area.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Shower - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 168cm (width) x 160cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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.
  • 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 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has 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.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Toilet and Bath - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is dementia friendly, written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 260cm (width) x 290cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 60cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 83cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a height adjustable bath.
  • The bath controls are push.