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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in July 2021.
• The external queuing points are not clearly marked/signed.
• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are free standing.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
• There is a Track and Trace system in place.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at desks/counters.
• Toilets are available.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a changing places, Folk Hall Café and Eatery, a post office, New Earswick Parish Council office, main hall, meeting rooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include New Earswick swimming pool, Quaker Meeting Room, children's play area and various Joseph Rowntree Foundation housing.
• Related link The New Earswick Folk Hall.
• AccessAble.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is New Earswick Village Car Park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue off Elm Tree Mews.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the Village Car Park at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 182cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Entrance.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope on the approach from the right of the building, as seen in photographs 4,5, and 6.
  • This slope can be avoided by approaching from the front of the entrance.

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Outside Access (Library Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 101cm (3ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • The height of the push pad for exiting the venue is 108cm, as seen in photograph 7.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 131cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left and right of the Entrance.
  • There is/are 3 on each side step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad to exit the building, as seen in photograph 9.
  • The height of the push pad is 100cm.

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Entrance (Library Internal Entrance - New Earswick Folk Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located in the left corridor of New Earswick Folk Hall.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads to the New Earswick Eatery.
  • There is open access from the eatery to the library, that could not be photographed on the day of the surveyors visit.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Library Main Entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/07/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the computer desk in the library is 74cm as seen in photograph 3.
  • Photographs 5 and 6 show the additional library computers on the mezzanine level of New Earswick Folk Hall.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Other computer auxiliary aids include magnifying software.

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• Comments View
  • There is a self-service point as you enter from the Library Main Entrance, as seen in photograph 4.
  • There is an additional self-service point and library book shelf located in the Reception Area of the New Earswick Folk Hall as seen in photograph 5.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 138cm.
  • The height to the scanner is 75cm.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Left and Right Transfer)

• The facility is located ahead and to the right as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
• The facility is approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
• The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
• The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
• There is ramped/sloped access to the facility.
• The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
• The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• You do need a key for the facility.
• The key is a radar key.
• There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is easy to open.
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the facility are 300cm x 340cm.
• The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
• There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
• The facility has a non-slip floor.
• The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• The facility toilet is peninsular.
• The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 160cm (5ft 3in).
• Dropdown rails are provided.
• As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
• As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
• The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
• The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• There is a spatula flush.
• There is a toilet roll holder.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
• The toilet has a backrest.
• The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
• There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
• The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
• The facility hoist is powered overhead.
• The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• There is not a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• A privacy screen is available.
• The type of wash basin is fixed.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever.
• There is not a mixer tap.
• 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.
• The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is good.
• There is a soap dispenser.
• The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 87cm.
• Wide tear off paper roll is available.
• The wide paper roll dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
• The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 125cm.
• There is not a hand dryer.
• There is a towel dispenser.
• The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm.
• There is a mirror.
• The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
• There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
• There is a coat hook.
• There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 170cm from the floor.
• There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The height of the ceiling is 2.2m.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead and to the left as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 295cm (4ft 8in x 9ft 8in).
  • There is not 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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, non-infectious waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 104cm and 170cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is 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 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 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.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the Accessible Toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located ahead and to the right as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located ahead and to the left as you enter from the Car Park Entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Car Park Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available 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 on the grass areas surrounding the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.