Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a hall, kitchen, accessible toilet and standard toilets.
- 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 a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located to the left of the building.
- There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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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.
Outside Access
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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 an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm.
- 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 slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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 both sides.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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 sufficiently 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 77cm.
- The door is easy to open.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
- Facilities/features in the kitchen include; sinks, ovens, hobs, 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 90cm.
- The counters/worktops have a poor colour contrast to the wall and to one of the sinks.
- The counters/worktops have a good colour contrast with the other wash sink.
- There are overhead and under counter cupboards/units.
- The cupboard/unit handles are not easy to grip.
- The cupboard/unit handles have a fair colour contrast.
- The sink tap types are lever and twist.
Hall
- The doors are double (push) and may be hard to open.
- One of the doors is permanently held open.
- The width of the doorway is 78cm.
- The contrast between the doors and the wall is poor.
- There is seating without armrests within the room.
- There are tables within the room.
- The distance from the floor to the underside of the tables is 72cm.
- The floor surface is even and is wood.
- The contrast between the walls and the floor is varied.
- Lighting levels are good.
- There is a counter at the kitchen window.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
Level Change (Community Garden)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the building.
- There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are 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 on the left going up the step(s).
Parks and Gardens (Community Garden)
- The park or garden does have footpaths.
- The path(s) has a / have gravel surface(s).
- 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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- Some paths surfaces are uneven paving slabs.
- There is a metal gate to access the community garden.
- There is a small step, created by the kerb, immediately in front of the gate.
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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the end of the main corridor.
- 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 outwards.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 170cm (4ft 1in x 5ft 7in).
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 both sides.
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 109cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 height of the baby change table once extended is 103cm (3ft 5in).
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 Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left when you enter the building.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the end of the main corridor.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
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Comments
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- At the time of survey, the male toilets could not be accessed.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not 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.