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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of the buiilding.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 226cm (width) x 488cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 111cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the main church entrance and 5m from the treatment rooms entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, steep ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor as you leave the lift.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Entrance (Treatment Rooms)

  • This entrance is located to the left hand side of the church.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 96cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 164cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 138cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a third door with an opening width of 98cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located opposite the counselling room.
  • The distance from the worship room is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The first and ground floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 150cm (width) x 112cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings and a low 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.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the lift.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The first and ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 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 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 were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Church)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • There is a bell at a height of 140cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 71cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The second door has an opening width of 71cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 171cm at the second door.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the church entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Area (Worship Area)

  • The Worship Area is located to the left as you enter, past the reception desk.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 91cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating, worship area, kitchen area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: kitchen, upper worship 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, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • 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 (Office 1)

  • The offices are located to the left of reception, as you enter.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 91cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: office space.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (Office 2)

  • The second office is located next to office 1.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 91cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: office space.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 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.

Area (Counselling Room)

  • The counselling room is located past the seating area and to the left, before the upper worshiping area.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 91cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 99cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.

Seating Area (Treatment Rooms)

  • The seating area is located as you enter the treatment room area.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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 high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a counter with a height of 90cm.

Room (St Nicholas Therapy Suite)

  • The room is located straight ahead and slightly to the left when you enter the Belstane Therapy Wing.
  • The distance from seating area is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 92cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The length of the treatment chair is 160cm.

Consultation / Medical Room (Take Care Therapy Suite)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Take Care Therapy Suite.
  • The room is located to the right as you enter the Belstane Therapy Wing.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 197cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Head to Toe Therapy Suite)

  • The room is located to the right as you enter the Belstane Therapy Wing, next door to the toilet with adaptations.
  • The distance from the seating area is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key lock at a height of 91cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (The Burnet Suite)

  • The Burnet Suite is located to the left after you enter the Belstane Therapy Wing.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 94cm.
  • Services available in this area include: meeting room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are 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 counter with a height of 88cm. The sink has a height of 101cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Belstane Therapy Wing.
    • The distance from the seating area is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 176cm (width) x 208cm (depth) and 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 114cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 179cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations.
    • The distance from the seating area is 2m.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.