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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include child, parent and midwife support, nursery and community education.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Quinton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Rowley Regis.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 600cm (12ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in the car park.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open by sliding.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open by sliding.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the main corridor.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 7in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in this cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• Comments View
  • There are also separate baby change facilities adjacent to this cubicle.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located on the main corridor.
  • Unisex toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located on the main corridor.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • The baby change facility is opposite the standard unisex toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located off the meeting room.
  • Unisex toilets are 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• 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 outside the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are available.