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White Top Centre - Respite Unit

White Top Centre, 1A Westfield Avenue, Dundee, DD1 4LT

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Introduction

Location

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

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • 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 and block 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.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Level Change (Car Park to Level 1 (Lower Ground))

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the side of the driveway.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

Outside Access (Level 1)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 giving access to the respite unit and hydrotherapy pool.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 104cm (3ft 5in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is alternative access to this level via the main entrance and the lift.

Entrance (Respite)

  • This information is for the entrance located on level 1 just beyond the level 1 entrance.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Comments View
    • There is an intercom system outside the Level 1 Entrance to the respite unit.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

Bedroom

  • There are 3 specialist adapted bedrooms with specialist fittings. The first bedroom on the right was measured. The other 2 bedrooms are similar.
  • There is an accessible bathroom with specialist facilities.
  • Bedrooms have fully adjustable beds and separate adjustable benches.
  • There is a ceiling mounted hoist covering the whole room.
  • Wardrobes have lowered hanging rails.
  • Light switches are within 120cm from floor level.
  • As the unit is staffed 24 hours while occupied, there are no alarms in bedrooms.
  • Bedroom doors open outwards and are easy to open.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay in the unit by prior arrangement.

Changing Places (Bathroom)

  • Location and Access View
    • The facility is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Respite Entrance.
    • The facility is not in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
    • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the external door and wall .
    • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • You do not need a key for the facility.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • There is no lock for the toilet door.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
    • The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • The dimensions of the facility are 266cm x 609cm.
    • 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.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • Toilet Details View
    • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 132cm (4ft 4in).
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 60cm (1ft 12in).
    • Dropdown rails are provided.
    • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
    • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
    • There is a push button flush.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The height of the toilet roll holder is 75cm.
    • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
    • There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The facility changing bench is free standing.
    • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
    • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
    • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • A shower chair is available.
    • The seat/chair is height adjustable.
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the shower rails and wall.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • There is a high visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall.
  • Other Facilities View
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
    • The wash basin tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 150cm.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste and clinical waste disposal units.
    • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
    • There is a coat hook.
    • The height of the coat hook is 187cm from the floor.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The facility also has a bath with in-built body lift.
    • The toilet is a Clos-o-mat toilet.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible toilet is located in the Changing Places (Bathroom) facility. For details, please see the relevant section.
  • Comments View
    • The respite unit has specialist facilities only.

Standard Toilet(s)

Additional Info

  • Documents can be requested 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 by the car park.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Comments View
    • Staff are trained in Makaton as well as other communication strategies.