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Level Centre

Old Station Close, Rowsley, Matlock, Derbyshire, DE4 2EL

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Overview

  • About View
    • Level is a contemporary arts centre in rural Derbyshire. It is home to a diverse, year-round programme of visual art exhibitions and digital installations that are free to visit.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: exhibition, event and meeting spaces and creative workshop facilities.
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  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
    • The following facilities are available: a seat/chair and a hearing assistance system.
    • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: mobile hoist, ear defenders and shower bed.
    • The venue can provide large print documents.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Mental Health First Aid, Safeguarding and Other Related Training.
  • Toilet and Changing Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the main building.
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the main building, next to the toilets.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in one of the Toilets with Adaptations within the main building.

Parking

  • The car park is located between the Art Block and Level Centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has automatic doors.
  • This car park is for visitors only.
  • Parking is free for all users.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 90cm.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 75cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Area (Corridor Gallery)

  • This area is located after the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.

Kitchen (Kitchen with Seating)

  • The kitchen is located ahead after entering.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The kitchen has a lowered work surface, overhead cupboards and under counter cupboards.
  • The work surface is 88cm from the floor.
  • The sink is 78cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located next to the kitchen.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The door has an open extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located off the main corridor.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a baby changing table.

Changing Room with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located next to the toilets.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a wheel-in shower and a portable hoist.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a coat hook.
    • The mobile, changing table is height adjustable.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat, wall-mounted grab rails and dropdown rails.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.

Room (Main Event Space)

  • The room is located opposite the toilets.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors which open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: there is a very easy slope, after entering.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Room (Digital Space)

  • The room is located next to the main event space.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is Braille and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • Announcements are in person.
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Area (Art Block)

  • The Art Block is located on the other side of the car park.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There are alternative doors with the same accessibility into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: hands-on, practical, creative and visual arts.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
  • The layout of this room may change depending on the event.

Counter (Art Block)

  • The counter is located to the side of the room.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 88cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Outside Toilet - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the car park, opposite the Art Block.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 110cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is 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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is a second wash basin in this facility.