Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link The Arch.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/arch
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Galashiels.
- The nearest mainline station is Edinburgh Waverley.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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 at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 550cm (12ft 6in x 18ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the pavilion entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the pavilion entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The parking bays were not in use at the time of the survey.
- There are moderate slopes on the footpath leading to the accommodation buildings.
Outside Access (Pavilion Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 178cm (5ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- A swipe card is required for access.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to th left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
- The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from pavilion entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 160cm (3ft 10in x 5ft 3in).
- 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 lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 10 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Pavilion 1.
- The accessible facilities are located in Pavilions 1 and 2 and the Gateway Building.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was Flat 2 Bedroom 5.
- The width of the door to the room is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 400cm x 250cm (13ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- The bed is 52cm (1ft 8in) high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 29cm (0ft 11in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a height adjustable desk.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 210cm x 250cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are not mirrors.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- The shower seat height is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- There are handrails available.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is poor.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Vibrating pillows is available.
- Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- There are 10 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 5in) from the pavilion entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 220cm (5ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.