Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- This is a community hub with multiple services available.
- Services available in the venue include: Council services, Citizen's Advice Bureau, a community room, GP surgeries and a library.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and on-street standard parking.
- The nearest train station is Lenzie.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- Lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed via stairs and a standard lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
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Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors, near the lifts.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground and first floors, near the lifts.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, through to the right as you enter.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.
- There is also a breastfeeding room on the first floor, near the lifts.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- Standard shower facilities are located on the lower ground floor, in the staff area.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the rear of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of block paving.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m from the rear entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Main Street.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
Entrance (Main - Ground Floor)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door is permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 132cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
Entrance (Rear - Lower Floor)
- This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 119cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 100cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.
Reception (Customer Services - Ground Floor)
- The reception is located ahead as you enter.
- The distance from main entrance is 5m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some seating is fixed.
Opening Times (Customer Services)
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
- The distance from main entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Lower ground, ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 110cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 135cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, an audible announcer and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- Ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Stairs (Staff Area)
- The stairs surveyed are located through to the right from the main entrance.
- There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
- Lower ground, ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 18cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Reception (Library - Ground Floor)
- The reception is located on the ground floor, round to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 9m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Opening Times (Library)
- Monday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 17:00.
Library (Ground Floor)
- There is step-free level access throughout the library.
- Access throughout the library may include manual doors.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the library includes: sofas, chairs without armrests, high stools, benches, stools and armchairs.
- Furniture available in the library includes: coffee tables, tables, high tables and desks.
- Some seating is fixed.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and large print.
- Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, headsets, handheld magnifiers, CCTV/video magnifiers, ergonomic chairs, a trackball mouse and high visibility/contrast keyboards.
Reception (NHS Lennoxtown/Peel View Medical Practices - First Floor)
- The reception is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- The distance from lift is 14m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
Opening Times (NHS Lennoxtown Medical Practice)
- Monday 08:30 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 18:00.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
- The distance from main entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 183cm (width) x 177cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 115cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 99cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
- The distance from lift is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 95cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 190cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 153cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a pedal bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin, a waste bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 143cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Changing Places (Right Hand Transfer - Ground Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor, through to the right from the main entrance.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- 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 distance from main entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
- The dimensions of the facility are 218cm (width) x 492cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 142cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 185cm.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a fixed height wash basin.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 144cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
