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Introduction

• Related link Café Mezza Luna.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/cafe-mezza-luna
• Related link Whitfield Community Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/whitfield-community-library
• Related link Whitfield GP Surgery.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/dundee-city-council/access-guides/whitfield-gp-surgery

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Location

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

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COVID-19 Information

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 37m (40yd 1ft) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does have to cross a road.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right of the main entrance at the rear.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
• Comments View
  • The road through the car park is mainly for parking but is also used by local buses.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building from the car park.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (away from you).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
• Comments View
  • There are also revolving automatic doors to the left which are 140cm wide.

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Outside Access (The Crescent Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically (away from you).
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
• Comments View
  • There are automatic revolving doors to the left which are 140cm wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • 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 bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right, opposite reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 94cm x 130cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right beyond reception.
  • There is level access to the 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 240cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 48cm (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 hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible toilet in the GP Surgery waiting room on the first floor.

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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 community rooms corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located in the social work corridor.
  • Unisex toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

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