Access Guide
Getting To (Chapel)
- This route starts at the Tower entrance Blue Badge parking.
- The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- This route also has a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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- Access to this service is via the Tower entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- This service is located on the ground floor of the Tower Block, to the right from the Tower entrance.
- The service is approximately 34m from the Tower entrance.
- Enter via the Tower entrance and turn right.
- Pass the Tower reception on the left and continue along the corridor.
- The Chapel is on the left halfway along the corridor.
- This route to the service has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along this route.
- Some flooring is shiny along this route.
- There are resting areas along this route to the service.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
- The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Parking (Tower Entrance Blue Badge Parking and Drop Off)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located either side of the Tower entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m from the Tower entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the Tower entrance Blue Badge bays.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
- The maximum stay for drop-off is 20 minutes.
Entrance (Tower Entrance)
- This entrance is located on the right side of the Tower Block.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 118cm.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 127cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 129cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- This entrance brings you onto the ground floor.
Room (Chapel)
- The room is located halfway along the corridor next to the Tower reception, on the left.
- The distance from the Tower entrance is 34m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There are double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double manual doors.
- The doors open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a high colour contrast.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
- None of the tables are fixed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.