Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Central Block including Main Reception.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/central-block-including-main-reception
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Comments
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- The Jessica Ennis Sports Hall is located next to the Central Block.
- There is a platform lift available to access the Sports Hall from the Reception area of the Central Block.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Chesterfield.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Chesterfield.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is outside the Nursery and North Blocks.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 470cm x 600cm (15ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Sports Hall entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is a steep slope leading from the car park to the Sports Hall entrance.
Outside Access (Sports Hall Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Sports Hall Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Entrance (Front of Central Block)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of Central Block, to the right of Central Block reception.
- There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Second Set of Doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- There is a platform lift located between the first and second set of doors.
- The second set of doors lead directly to the Sports Hall.
- The lift allows level access to the Sports Hall from the Central Block.
- Please see the lift section for more information.
Entrance (Central Block to Sports Hall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the Heartspace, in the corridor to the right as you exit the Central Block foyer lift.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
- The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located just beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to access the entrance.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides going up.
Lift (Lift from the Central Block to the Sports Hall)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located just past the Front of Central Block Entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G to UG.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The lift door is manual, light and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 145cm (2ft 11in x 4ft 9in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- There is a steep ramp in front of the lift on the Central Block side.
- This lift is located just past the College Main Reception in Central Block.
- Please see the separate guide for Central Block for access information.
- The lift leads to the to the sports hall. The changing rooms can be accessed from there.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located at the entrance to the hall from the main corridor.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
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Comments
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- This level change is located in the doorway to the Sports Hall and can be avoided by using the Front of Central Block entrance and platform lift.
Accessible Changing Room
- There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
- The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports hall entrancxe.
- The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the sports hall.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 190cm x 370cm (6ft 3in x 12ft 2in).
- The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails and a wheel in shower.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; an accessible toilet, alarm, flip seat 38 cm high.
- There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 37cm (1ft 3in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a lip to enter the accessible shower cubicle.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports hall entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the accessible changing room.
- 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 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 370cm (6ft 3in x 12ft 2in).
- There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 153cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 137cm.
- 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- 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 not 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 not available for the toilet.
- 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 49cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the sports hall entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There are separate male and female changing rooms which are identical.
- There is level access to the showers in the changing rooms.
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 within the female changing rooms.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the sports hall entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the sports hall entrance.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.