Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located near the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 155cm (5ft 1in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception
- The reception desk is 20m (22yd) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Lighting levels are low.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-UG-1-2-3.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-UG-1-2-3.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 176cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 9in).
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- There are 6 identical lifts.
Eating and Drinking (Cafe)
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is light snacks.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- There is not an ordering service.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels are low.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels are low.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 151cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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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 the left.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.