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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a service for young adults who have been in care who are about to move to independent living, including, benefit advice, signposting and general help. A kitchen.

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Location

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

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Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Friday 10:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking (Public Car Park and On Street Parking)

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Civic Centre Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Albion Street.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Albion Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Albion Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge on street parking bays are not individually marked.
  • The width is 275cm.
  • There is room for 2 cars.
  • The standard on street parking bays are not individually marked.
  • The width of the bays is 195cm.
  • There is room for approximately 12 cars.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 118cm.
  • 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 double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the path on the High Street.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from the path on Albion Street.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The first set of doors are locked.
  • Please use the intercom on the wall to the left to gain access.
  • There is a door release button for the first set of doors, to exit.
  • The height of the door release button is 115cm.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have 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 play background music.
• Music is played in the main areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Kitchen Area

• The kitchen area is for anyone to use and is located to the right as you enter.
• The kitchen is 5m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the kitchen area.
• There are no doors to the kitchen area.
• There is ample space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre throughout the kitchen area.
• The flooring is vinyl and has shiny surfaces that could be mistaken as wet.
• There are worktops at a height of 92cm.
• There are low level cupboards with handles that are easy to grip.
• There is a sink at a height of 93cm.
• The sink has separate hot/cold taps operated by a lever.
• There is a built in oven at a height of 83cm to the highest control.
• There is a built in hob at a height of 94cm to the top control.
• There is a built in fridge at a height of 83cm to the top of the handle.
• There is a breakfast bar at a height of 95cm.
• There are high stools at the breakfast bar. They do not have armrests.
• There is a table, just before the kitchen entrance.
• The table is 71cm high to the underside.
• There is one chair with armrests and seating without armrests.

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Interview Room

• There are 2 interview rooms.
• The room surveyed was the Duty Officer office.
• The room is 5m from the entrance.
• There is level access to the room.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 77cm wide.
• There is affixed table at a height of 72cm.
• There are armchairs.

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Room - Small Meeting Room

• The small meeting room is 5m from the entrance.
• There is level access to the room.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 76cm wide.
• There is a coffee table at a height of 46cm, to the top.
• There is an armchair and a sofa, both have armrests.

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Large Meeting Room - Room 5

• The room surveyed was Room 5.
• The room is 10m from the entrance.
• There is level access to the room.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a door.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The door is 85cm wide.
• There is a table at a height of 70cm, to the underside.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• There are armchairs.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear left of the building.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a deep step.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Rear Left to Standard Shower)

• There is a ramp/slope located at the rear left of the building, in the corridor leading to the standard shower.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the standard shower.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 115cm (3ft 9in).
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the building.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 232cm x 167cm (7ft 7in x 5ft 6in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 179cm (5ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 132cm and 179cm from the floor.
• 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.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located at the rear left of the building, facing the main entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 within the standard shared toilet cubicle.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• Home visits / services are available.