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Capelrig - Newton Mearns

2 Greenlaw Way, Newton Mearns, Glasgow, G77 6EF

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left and behind the ice cream counter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left and behind the ice cream counter.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the side of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope, uneven surfaces and narrow openings.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.

Main Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the side of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is 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 single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Bar and Restaurant

  • Location and Access View
    • The main entrance leads into the bar and restaurant.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Service View
    • This area has a bar where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available on an online app.
    • Menus are handheld, online and available on a mobile phone app.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The bar was surveyed.
    • The counter is located in the centre of the venue.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 110cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • There is a card machine that is fixed.
    • The height of the card machine is 135cm.
    • There is a cutlery counter at a height of 102cm.
    • There is a coffee counter at a height of 102cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the venue and behind the ice cream counter.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille, pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm (width) x 130cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 125cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Outside Seating and Play Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The outside seating and play area can be accessed from either the car park, S Greenlaw Way, or from inside the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • There is a second single door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door width is 102cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Seating Area View
    • Some of the seating area is covered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.