Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Woodlands Methodist Church

229 Woodlands Road, Glasgow, G3 6LW

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: kichen area, toilets, meeting rooms, worship rooms.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is ramped and stepped access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a stair lift and stairs.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
    • 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 chapel.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: First Aid, Safeguarding.

Parking

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the church.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 10cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a slope before you reach single step.
    The ramp overcomes 3 steps with heights of 7cm, 15cm, 13cm. They have a depth of 30cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 148cm.
  • 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 opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter before the stairs.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right before the stairs and in the Hall.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead and to the right, before the stairs.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
    • 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 written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 104cm (width) x 135cm (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 65cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have 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.
    • 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 113cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (The Hall)

  • The worship hall is located to the left as you enter, opposite 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 80cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating, tables, cafe counter.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • 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: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is a service counter to the right of the hall as you enter. The counter has a height of 96cm.

Area (The Chapel)

  • The chapel is located to the left hand side of the hall.
  • 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 away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating, cushions, blankets, tv.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (The Library)

  • The room is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • 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 flooring consists of deep pile carpet which is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room 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.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Stair Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the bottom of the stairs.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (The Church)

  • The church is located at the top of the stairs.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into this area.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 70cm.
  • Facilities available in this area include: seating.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
  • 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 and benches.
  • 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 low at the time of the survey.