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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include office for business tennents including charities, not for profit organisations and private business, and meeting and conference facilities that are available to hire.

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• Comments View
  • Carlisle Business Centre is a social enterprise, who donate their profits to Action for the Community.
  • They offer support to new start up businesses as well as other community projects such as Manningham Healthy Living Initiative and training for various courses.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Bradford Forster Square.

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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 is located to the rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There is a ramp that leads from the car park to the side of the building allowing access to the main entrance on level 1.
  • The ramp is easy.
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp is 115cm wide.
  • There are 10 steps that lead from the car park to the side of the building allowing access to the main entrance on level 1.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps have handrails on the right.
  • The ramp here overcomes the steps.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Carlisle Hall Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance gives direct access to the lower ground floor.
  • This entrance is only open when there is an event on in the Carlisle Hall.

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Level Change (Carlisle Hall Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• 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 in the reception area.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • The fixed loop is only available in the main hall. The doors to the lift and stairs opens away from you push.
  • The width of the door is 80cm wide.

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Level Change (Cafe, Toilets, Standard Lift and Tennants Offices)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located opposite reception.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located opposite reception.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Level Change (G-1)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of reception.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• 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 both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Platform Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) 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 90cm x 120cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located opposite reception.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • 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 (Standard)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located through the doors at the rear of the cafe.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the venue.
  • The facility is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the platform lift.
  • There is not level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 399cm x 433cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 2in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 196cm (6ft 5in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 260cm (8ft 6in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • The hoist is situated outside the changing places door.
  • Additional information on this Changing Places toilet facility can be foundhere.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing place.
• 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the cafe.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 296cm (5ft 10in x 9ft 9in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
• 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a further accessible toilet on the second floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the cafe.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are futher standard toilets on the second floor.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.