Access Guide
Introduction
- The hall is available for hire.
- For further activities and details please see the Church website.
- The Church is often open during the hours of daylight but please call in advance to confirm.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Blackpool.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Blackpool South.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
COVID-19 Information
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 Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is free, unlimited street parking immediately outside the venue.
Outside Access (Church Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Central Drive.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Church Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the sloping path from the road.
Inside Access (Church)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the Church.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Accessible Toilet (Church)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the church entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the front of the church on the right.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 169cm (5ft x 5ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- 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.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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 fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located within the church accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 2in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- There is an identical but mirror image accesible toilet to the right as you enter the parish centre.
- The photograph on the right shows the parish centre accessible toilet.
Standard Toilet(s) (Church)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located at the front of the church on the right.
- Unisex toilets are 35m (38yd) from the church entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Outside Access (Parish Centre)
- This information is for the entrance located on Central Drive.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are light.
- The door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Parish Centre)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the sloping path from the road.
Inside Access (Parish Centre)
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Standard Toilet(s) (Parish Centre)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located to the right as you enter the Parish Centre.
- Unisex toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the Parish Centre entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- 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 grassed area at the side of the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.