Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a youth hostel.
- Related link Les Maingys Activity Centre and Island Scout Headquarters.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/guernsey/access-guides/les-maingys-activity-centre-and-island-scout-headquarters
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Times
- The venue is open 24hrs and access is by appointment only.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 loose chippings.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Level Change (Car Park To Hostel)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the pathways leading from the car park.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Front Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Front Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 124cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is not 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 lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the front door.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located leading from the kitchen to the main building.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Kitchen
- There is a kitchen.
- The kitchen does not have any lowered kitchen units.
- The height of the kitchen units is 89cm.
- There is a sink.
- The height of the sink is 86cm.
- There is a cooker.
- the height of the cooker controls is 85cm.
- The height of the hob is 104cm.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 13 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are all bedrooms, standard showers and toilets.
Room
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General Information
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- There are 2 rooms in total.
- There are 0 standard ground floor rooms.
- There are 2 standard rooms on other floors.
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Accessible Rooms
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- There are not accessible ensuite facilities.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some hotel rooms have no auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The hotel does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with guests in rooms.
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Ground Floor Standard Rooms
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- There are not standard rooms on the ground floor.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- The hostel has 4 rooms on the second floor.
- Each room contains multiple bunk beds.
- The 4 rooms sleep a total of 32 people.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located on the first floor, ahead as you climb the stairs.
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.
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Comments
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- The shower facilities are contained within the standard toilet area.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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 on the first floor, ahead as you climb the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located in the areas surrounding the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.