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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community hub, library, a community hall for hire, training room for hire, interview rooms, Macmillan Benefits Advice, West View Advice and Resource Centre and West View Project.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Hartlepool.

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Opening Times (Community Centre)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (Library)

• Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Wednesday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Friday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 480cm (9ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a sofa and some seating in the reception area.
  • The sofa and seating does have armrests.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The fixed loop is located in the community hall.

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Level Change (Rear Left Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in the doorway leading into the rear left corridor.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Entrance (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located along the corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance, opposite the reception.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm.

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Reception (Library)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes magnifier sheets.

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• Comments View
  • There is a self-issue and return machine in the main reception area of the building.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 147cm.
  • The height to the book scanner is 78cm.
  • The font size is adjustable.
  • Additional languages are available.
  • The height to the book drop off slot is 60cm.

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Interview Rooms

• There are 3 interview rooms.
• The interview rooms are located at the front right of the building as you enter.
• Clients are escorted to the interview rooms.
• The interview rooms are 20m from the main entrance.
• The interview room surveyed is room 3.
• The door is single.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The door is light.
• The clear door width is 84cm.
• There is ample room to manoeuvre in the interview rooms.
• There are chairs in the interview rooms.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• There is a height adjustable chair.
• There is a desk in the interview room.
• The height of the desk is 87cm.
• There is a discreet area next to the interview rooms.
• There are no doors to enter the discreet area.
• The clear entrance width is 133cm.
• There are chairs in the discreet area.
• The chairs do not have armrests.
• There is a desk.
• The height of the desk is 66cm.
• There is ample room to manoeuvre in the discreet area.
• Chairs with armrests can be provided on request for all interview rooms and the discreet area.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 196cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 5in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left hand side of the building.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard female and male toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested 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 grounds surrounding the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• Home visits / services are available.