Access Guide
Introduction
- The Emma Ferbrache Meeting Room is located on level 2 of the main building.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 340cm x 420cm (11ft 2in x 13ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the main building.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to level 1 of the main building.
- Manual wheelchairs are available to transfer patients.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
- The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 148cm x 270cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Outside Access (Meeting Rooms Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on level 2 of the main building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is laminate.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations
- An ambulant adapted toilet facility is located on level 2 of the main building.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the foyer, to the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in different languages.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There is not a dog toilet or toileting area.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.