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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit property.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Beacon - rehabilitation service is located on King Harry Lane and can be accessed by the A414.
    Head east on A414 towards Park Street Roundabout, 348 ft.
    At Park Street Roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Watling St/A5183, 0.7 miles.
    At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto St Stephen's Hill/B4630, 72 ft.
    At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto King Harry Lane, 0.3 miles.
    At the roundabout, take the 3rd exit and stay on King Harry Lane and The Beacon - rehabilitation service is located on the left.
  • The Beacon - rehabilitation service has its own car park for staff and visitors with 1 Blue Badge bay.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on King Harry Lane 279ft from The Beacon - rehabilitation service with routes S7, S8, S9.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is St Albans Abbey 0.8 miles from The Beacon - Rehabilitation Service.
• Useful Links View
  • Link below are the bus provider near The Beacon - rehabilitation service.
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  • Link below is the train providers at St Albans Abbey.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request and different languages on request.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to aid transferring around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Opening Times (The Beacon - Rehabilitation Service Main House)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Parking (The Beacon)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 621cm x 365cm (20ft 4in x 11ft 12in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is block paving.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 121cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Inside Access (The Beacon - Rehabilitation Service Main House)

• There is level access once inside.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 20/10/2023.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (The Beacon - Rehabilitation Service Main House)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Visitors Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Visitors Room.
• The room / area is approximately 1m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Lounge)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Lounge.
• The room / area is approximately 10m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the building.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the first floor of the house.
  • There is stepped access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
  • This washroom is shared.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) does not/do not have a lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 197cm x 249cm (6ft 6in x 8ft 2in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is a push button alarm system in this washroom.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 118cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a wall which can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 131cm.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
  • There is a shelf next to the toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 104cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is sensor. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is good.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor corridor of the house.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 180cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 67cm (2ft 2in).
  • The lateral transfer space was obstructed at the time of the survey.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot 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 soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right as you enter the main entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.