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All Saints' Church, Claverley

Church Street, Claverley, Wolverhampton, WV5 7DT

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Overview

  • About View
    • The All Saints' Church is a Parish Church in the village of Claverley.
    • Services available in the venue include: Church Services every Sunday.
    • View information on opening times
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the adapted toilet, the side chapel, the chancel, the choir seating area.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the sanctuary, the vestry area.
    • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors, narrow walkways and narrow aisles.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and walking aids.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: cushions, kneelers.
    • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
    • The designated safe space is located in the side chapel.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
    • There are seating areas which can be made available for wheelchairs.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is a designated assistance dog spending area.

Access To (The Entrance)

  • The distance from Church Road is 20m.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and steep ramps or slopes.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right hand side of the church, up the ramp leading to the side chapel.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The toilet with adaptations is for use by everybody.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located immediately outside the entrance doors, by prior arrangement.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is an agreement with the Crown Inn Public House to allow visitors to park free at the rear of the pub.

Entrance (The Church)

  • This entrance is located in the porch on the south side of the church.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The minimum width between the bollards is 100cm.
  • By prior arrangement, the bollards can be removed to allow for drop-off immediately outside the entrance doors.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around (The Church)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the adapted toilet, the side chapel, the chancel, the vestry.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the sanctuary, the choir seating area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways, narrow aisles (less than 120cm) and uneven surfaces.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Outdoor Spaces (Lower Church Yard - Route to the Cemetery)

  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the second set of steps to the lower church yard.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower church yard.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Outdoor Spaces (The Yew Tree)

  • Additional facilities in this area include: the ancient yew tree .
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac and grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the ancient yew tree.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have uneven surfaces.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right and up the ramp, as you enter the church.
    • The distance from the entrance door is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and a steep ramp or slope.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 105cm (width) x 210cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 122cm from the floor.
    • 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.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area

  • The seating area is located in the nave and in the side chapel.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, steep ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the side chapel.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the sanctuary.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.