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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community based building used by the Early Support Services, Locala, Service providers and clubs. The centre has bookable spaces which can be reserved by contacting Town Hall Bookings, contact details above.

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• Comments View
  • The building is not open to the general public, access to the building is by fob only
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  • Members of the public who wish to use the Changing Places Toilet are requested to ring ahead on 01924 324575 to check if the building will be open and let a member of staff know they would like to use the facilities.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Batley Railway Station.

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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 368cm x 604cm (12ft 1in x 19ft 10in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance to the building.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance to the building.
  • 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • 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) automatically.
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 72cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located at the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • *** The push pad for the second set of door is deactivated ***.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance of the building.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Multi-Purpose Room

• The Multi Purpose room is can be accessed via the reception area.
• It is to the left as you enter the building. It is 3m from the reception desk.
• The door opens inwards and has a width of 86cm.
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The room has tables / desk and chairs with and without armrests.
• The underside height of the desks is 68cm.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user.
• Lighting is good throughout.

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Hall

• The hall is accessed via the reception area.
• There are double doors which are opened by an electronic fob (staff).
• The width of the doors is 164cm.
• Flooring is wooden in a repeating pattern.
• The room is multi-functional and has a variety of uses specific to the curriculum of the centre.

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Multi-Purpose Room 2

• The Multi-Purpose Room (2) is located 11m on the right, from the main reception via the corridor.
• The door opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door is 83 cm.
• There are table and chairs with and without armrests.
• The underside height of the tables is 72cm.
• There are high chairs for babies.
• There is a kitchen area that is for staff use only.
• There are children's toilets accessed via a door in the Multi-Purpose Room (2) with a width of 86cm.
• The door may be difficult to open. This leads to a short corridor with doors either side giving access to the children's toilets.
• Each door has a width of 84cm.
• Each door may be difficult to open.
• Each toilet has 2 wash basins and two toilet cubicles.

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Family Room

• The Family Room is 17m from the main reception.
• It is accessed via the main corridor. At the end of the corridor, turn left and enter an area via a single door with a locked extension, with a width of 84cm. Turn left again to access the Family Room which is signed.
• The door opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
• The width of the door is 86cm.
• There are chairs with arm rests and sofas with armrests.

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Children's Room

• The Children's Room is accessed via the main corridor from the reception area. At the end of the corridor, bear left and through the doors into the lobby / waiting area for The Family Room and Children's Room.
• The Children's Room is to the left.
• It is accessed via a single door with a locked extension. The door can only be opened by staff with an electronic fob.
• The width of the door is 84cm.
• The door opens inwards and may be difficult to open.
• This is a children's play area with a variety of facilities.
• The door has an exit button at a height of 115cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Rear of Building)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main reception.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear the building which accessed via the main corridor and then to the left. Past the lobby / waiting area for The Family Room / Children's Room, to the right and through a single door with a width of 84cm. The door may be difficult to open. This leads to another door with a push button release to the left at a height of 115cm. This door may be difficult to open. It has a width of 86cm. The Accessible toilet is immediately on the right.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 216cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located to the right, opposite the toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • *** This facility is being refurbished and the time of the survey was unfinished ***.

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Changing Places (Reception Area Toilets)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located opposite the reception desk.
  • The facility is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the reception desk.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 237cm x 330cm.
  • The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is not a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 183cm (6ft).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the shower rails and wall.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 69cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste, general domestic waste and pedal waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a baby changing unit in the facility at a height of 93cm.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main corridor, 6m from the reception, on the right hand side.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the the main reception.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception Area Toilets)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite the reception desk.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to the building.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located opposite the reception desk.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance to the building.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the changing places / accessible toilet next to the standard toilets in the reception area.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Rear of Building)

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear of the building in the lobby of the Family Room and The Children's Room.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main reception.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.