Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the A2, head east on London Road/A2 towards Staplehurst Road.
Turn left onto Chalkwell Road and the centre will be located on the left. - The centre has its own free parking with 1 Blue Badge bay.
- From the A2, head east on London Road/A2 towards Staplehurst Road.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Chalkwell Road.
- For more information on journey planning please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Sittingbourne.
- Sittingbourne Train Station is approximately 0.7 miles away.
- For more information on Sittingbourne Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- New House Youth And Sports Centre please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are not mobility aids available.
Parking
- The venue does have its own parking facilities.
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Parking
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- The car park is located to the right of the venue.
- 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) is/are signposted and have markings which are faded.
- There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 480cm.
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
- All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient and has handrails on both sides.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
- There is/are 3 unmarked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The step(s) does/do not have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the right side of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance sign says 'New House Sports and Youth Centre'.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- There is not a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the majority of the building, via lift.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, tiles and laminate.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The safe place is located on the ground floor main corridor, opposite the accessible toilet.
- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Room(s) (Red Room - Ground Floor)
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- The room surveyed was Red Room - Ground Floor.
- Red Room - Ground Floor is located immediately to the left as you enter the main entrance.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- There is a card reader at a height of 110cm to enter the room, and a door release button to exit at a height of 110cm.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a whiteboard.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Other Floors (Main Entrance)
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the left past the Red Room.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- 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 height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- 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 not 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 are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately to the right as you enter.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Kitchen (Ground Floor)
- The kitchen is located on the left, immediately past the stairs.
- There is step-free access to the kitchen.
- There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 75cm.
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
- The height of the work surfaces are 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
- There is not a height adjustable work surface.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- Vending machines are not available.
- Takeaway cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Room(s) (New House - Coffee Bar)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was New House - Coffee Bar.
- New House - Coffee Bar is located at the rear of the venue, opposite the main entrance.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- There are 2 heavy, manual, 80cm wide single doors to enter this room.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door may be difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen.
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 70cm and 102cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is laminate.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a sofa with armrests at each end within the room.
- There are 2 PC's available on high tables.
- There is a pool table available.
Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Main Corridor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor main corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 290cm (5ft 5in x 9ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 120cm from floor level.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a lid.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
- 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).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Room(s) (Safe Space - Main Corridor)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was Safe Space - Main Corridor.
- Safe Space - Main Corridor is located on the ground floor main corridor, opposite the accessible toilet.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door may be difficult for some to open.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture cannot be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is laminate.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a sink within the room at a height of 90cm, with a lever mixer tap.
- The room was being used for storage at the time of the survey.
Room(s) (Activities Room - Main Corridor)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was Activities Room - Main Corridor.
- Activities Room - Main Corridor is located on the left of the ground floor main corridor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door may be difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 35cm and 90cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are some chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift (Sports Hall - Platform Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the far end of the ground floor main corridor.
- Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
- There is a/are similar lift(s) available.
Step(s) (Sports Hall - Side Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) located to the left of the platform lift.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the sports hall.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
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Comments
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- The platform lift overcomes this stepped access point.
Changing Area (Female - Sports Hall)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located at the far end of the ground floor main corridor.
- The changing area is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 8m from the sports hall.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a female changing area.
- Similar male changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is laminate.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a deep, unmarked step into the shower cubicles.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 185cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are push.
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the left hand side only.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Changing Area (Male - Sports Hall)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located at the far end of the ground floor main corridor, opposite the sports hall.
- The changing area is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 6m from the sports hall.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is laminate.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
- There is a deep, unmarked step into the shower cubicles.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 185cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are twist/turn.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
- There is a horizontal grab rail to the right of the seat and vertical one to the left.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Entrance (Sports Hall)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the far end of the ground floor main corridor, opposite the male changing area.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located between the 2 sets of entrance doors to the sports hall.
- There is/are 3 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
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Lift
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- There is a lift to access this entrance.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The platform lift is located to the left of this entrance, at the side entrance to the sports hall.
Other Floors (Sports Hall)
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located at the far end of the ground floor main corridor, opposite the sports hall.
- The stairs are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- 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 height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do 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 second lower handrail.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
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Other Information
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- The area(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the sports hall balcony and the stage area of the theatre.
Room(s) (Theatre - First Floor)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was Theatre - First Floor.
- Theatre - First Floor is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
- There is/are 3 23cm step(s) for access to the room(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked and has/have handrails on both sides.
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 38cm and 70cm.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet and wood.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- The steps are located after the entrance to the room, leading down towards the stage.
At the stage, there is a deep step of 32cm.
Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor main corridor, next to the Adolescent Unit Office.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 380cm (6ft 11in x 12ft 6in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by a bin.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are general waste (with no lid) and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
- There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- 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).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- 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).
- The height of the hand dryer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).