Access Guide
Overview (Healthy Living Centre - OPAC Community Services)
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About
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- This is a health centre with multiple services available.
- Services available in the venue include: OPAC Community Services, a fitness suite, an education room, consulting rooms and treatment rooms.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point, on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Peterborough station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground, first and second floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Healthy Living Centre - OPAC Community Services)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located to the left and right as you enter the centre, and to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located ahead and to the right as you enter the centre.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor along the corridor on the left side of the centre.
Parking (Visitor Parking)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the centre, along Princes Street.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 343cm (width) x 465cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 7m from the Healthy Living Centre entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Healthy Living Centre entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (Healthy Living Centre Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the Healthy Living Centre.
- 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 slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 99cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 129cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Healthy Living Centre Reception)
- The reception is located ahead as you enter the Healthy Living Centre.
- The distance from the Healthy Living Centre Entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
- Some seating is fixed.
Getting Around (Healthy Living Centre - OPAC Community Services)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Treatment / Interview Room 3)
- There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Treatment / Interview Room 3.
- The room is located along the corridor ahead as you enter the Healthy Living Centre.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered 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 inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Consulting / Interview Room 6)
- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consulting / Interview Room 6.
- The room is located along the corridor ahead as you enter the Healthy Living Centre.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered 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 inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Gym (Ground Floor - Fitness Suite)
- The gym is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the centre.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens away from you.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is staffed at specific times.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lift (Centre Lift)
- The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Healthy Living Centre.
- The distance from the Healthy Living Centre entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
- The ground, first and second floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 89cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Stairs (Centre Stairs)
- The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter the Healthy Living Centre.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- The ground, first and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 17 steps between floors.
- The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Consultation / Medical Room (First Floor - Consulting Room 10)
- There are 4 consultation/medical rooms available.
- The room surveyed was; Consulting Room 10.
- The room is located along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered 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 inwards.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
- Some furniture is fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Ground Floor - Baby Change)
- The room surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the centre.
- The distance from the Healthy Living Centre entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
- There is a toilet, a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The room has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Shower and Toilet)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the ground floor along the corridor on the left side of the centre.
- The distance from the Healthy Living Centre entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 245cm (width) x 340cm (depth) and there is 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 177cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low 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 88cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm 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 104cm 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 124cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
- There is 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 lever.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
- There are dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Transfer On Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the centre.
- The distance from the Healthy Living Centre entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 179cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm 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 101cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 124cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
