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Apsley Campus Westside (Adult Social Services)

Brindley Way, Hemel Hempstead, HP3 9BF

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Overview

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 15 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 140cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
    • There is a barrier at the entrance to the car park with an entry phone at a height of 112cm.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the right hand side of the entrance .
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building .
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 92cm.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 92cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 98cm.
  • There is a single automatic door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
    • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and armchairs.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Interview Room 1)

  • The room is located to the right of reception desk.
  • The distance from reception desk is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the reception lobby to the right of reception desk.
    • The distance from the reception desk is 12m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is tactile, pictorial, written text and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The height of the push pad is 102cm.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 272cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 120cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is an automatic door release button located at 84cm.