Access Guide
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Widnes.
Opening Hours
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 at the rear.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 450cm (11ft 6in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are bollards with an opening of 130cm leading from the car park to the building.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) 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 single width.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
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 lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- The cafe is located to the right of the entrance.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 68cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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 to the left of the main entrance.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the left of the entrance.
- The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from staff in the office.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 374cm x 333cm (12ft 3in x 10ft 11in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the bench is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 112cm (3ft 8in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Wall mounted rails are not available.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
- The type of sink is fixed.
- Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
- As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
- It is not a push button style alarm.
Sports Hall
- There is a community sports hall to the rear of the building to the left.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the main entrance.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The female changing room is being used for storage at present.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
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Comments
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- There is Braille and tacticle signage at key points around the building.