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Introduction

• Related link The Wellgate Shopping Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/wellgate-shopping-centre
• Related link Central Library Dundee.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/central-library-dundee

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Dundee.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Dundee.

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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 Wellgate Centre.
  • The car park is located off Kirk Lane.
• 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 (Theatre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the theatre entrance.
• The desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Accessible)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Victoria Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Revolving Door)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Victoria Road.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) by revolving.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played when events are taking place.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Theatre)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to the seating area.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are shallow.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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• Comments View
  • The steps lead to the seating area.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located at the back.
• Wheelchairs are left with the patron.
• A companion may sit with you.
• It is 10m (32ft 10in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is a fixed loop.
• A deposit is not required for the sound enhancement system.
• The rows suitable for hearing assistance systems are all rows.
• There is a wheelchair to borrow.
• To borrow a wheelchair,a member of staff.
• Assistance dogs are allowed in the auditorium.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the theatre entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right of the theatre entrance.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 310cm (6ft 7in x 10ft 2in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right of the theatre entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the theatre entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.