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Anniesland Methodist Church

12 Sutcliffe Road, Anniesland, Glasgow, G13 1DX

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Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: a church room, meeting rooms, toilets, a stair lift.
  • 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, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground and lower ground floors can be accessed via a stair lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There are fixed and portable hearing assistance systems.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness, Safeguarding and First Aid.

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Sutcliffe Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 is a buzzer at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Area (The Upper Room)

  • The Upper Room is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • 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.

Lift (Stair Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • This lift is a chair stair lift.
  • The distance from from the main entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and lower ground floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The lift door opening width is 75cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 70cm (width) x 85cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is controlled by a member of staff.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter the building.
  • The ground and lower ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (The Sanctuary - Church)

  • The Sanctuary is located to the left after the stairs.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and 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.

Area (The Hall)

  • The hall is located to the right at the bottom of the stairs.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a partition wall between the Sanctuary and the Hall that can be removed to create one large room.

Kitchen (Wesley Room)

  • The kitchen is located to the right at the bottom of the stairs, then left.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the lower ground floor next to the Wesley Room.
    • The distance from the bottom of the staircase is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a stair lift.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 50cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located next to the Wesley Room.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.