Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Kings Cross.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 (Barnsbury Road)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Barnsbury Road)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the entrance door.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The automatic doors slide open.
- The first set of doors are normally held open when the Jobcentre is open.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium 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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 138cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from staff (swipe card).
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 219cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 right.
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Comments
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- There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
- Toilets are available for use on request.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.