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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include two meeting rooms and a childrens play area.

Comments View
- There are serveral support groups for new mothers and babies.
- Some of the groups available are; Well Baby Clinic, Play and Learn, Toddler Talk, Breastfeeding Support Group, Antenatal and Post-Natal Clinic.
- There are many more groups available. For more information please contact the centre.

Location

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Waltham Cross.

Parking (Staff and Blue Badge)

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- The designated parking space would be reserved anywhere in the car park upon request.
- Standard unmarked parking is available in the surrounding roads.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The door(s) is / are light.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

Reception

The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played at various times.
Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- 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 not push pad activated.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 180cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are 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 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 cannot 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.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Comments View
- The baby changing unit is a mobile unit that can be moved when required.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 off the main corridor.
- The female and male toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.