Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a kitchen, a hall, accessible toilet and standard toilet.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a garden.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Longbridge.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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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- Unmarked on-street parking is available outside the venue, along Culmington Road.
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 or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 74cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 72cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the building.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the building.
- There is/are 10 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
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 varied.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is straight ahead when you enter the building.
- There is no signage for the kitchen.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room is wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- There is step-free access into the room.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door for the kitchen is not push pad activated.
- The door is single.
- The width of the door is 68cm.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen (150cm x 150cm).
- Facilities/features in the kitchen include; sinks, fridges, microwaves, kettles and toasters.
- The area has a non-slip floor.
- The colour contrast between the floor and walls in the kitchen areas is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
- The worktops/counters are at a height of 92cm.
- The counters/worktops have a good colour contrast to the wall and to the sink.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units available for worktops/counters.
- The cupboard/unit handles are easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit handle shave a good colour contrast.
- The fridge door handle has a poor colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are twist.
Hall
- There are double doors (pull) to enter the room.
- The doorway is 140cm wide and the doors may be hard to open (soft closer).
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- There is step-free access into the room.
- The flooring is carpet.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There are chairs with no armrests.
- There is an unobstructed 150cmx150cm turning space within the room.
- There are tables within the room.
- The distance from the floor to the tables is 66cm.
- The lighting is good.
Entrance (Garden Access from Hall)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hall.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 68cm.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
Outside Access (Garden Entrance Gate)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the right 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) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
- 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 ahead 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located at the front of the building.
- There is/are 10 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a second lower handrail.
Parks and Gardens
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The majority of the path(s) is not / are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
- There are slight slopes on the paths.
- There are bench seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
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Comments
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- The paths surface is uneven paving slabs.
Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located ahead when you enter the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 223cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 4in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet. The baby change facility is a floor mat.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left when you enter the building.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
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Comments
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- The shared toilet is signed 'GENTS' but has been painted to blend in with the door as it is now a shared toilet.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the garden.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.