Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include children's play areas and Stockbridge Village Primary School.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Huyton.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are a further 6 Blue Badge bays to the right of the community centre.
Outside Access (The Withens Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on The Withens.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 107cm (3ft 6in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).
Outside Access (Stockbridge Village Community Centre)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately before the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Outside Access (Main Corridor to Children's Room)
- This information is for the entrance located in front of the children's room.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
Outside Access (Children's Room to Outdoor Play Area)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the children's room.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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 during some activities.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Withens entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 345cm x 220cm (11ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 275cm (9ft).
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear left of the building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the Withens entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Parent and Baby Room
- The parent and baby room is located to the rear left of the building, just past the accessible toilet
- There is a door to the parent and baby room.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door is locked by twist lock.
- The baby change unit is 89cm high.
- There is a sink in the parent and baby room.
- The sink has separate hot and cold taps.
- The taps are lever operated.
- The height of the sink is 87cm.
- There is a rocking chair in the parent and baby room.
- The rocking chair has armrests on both sides.
- There are disposal facilities within the parent and baby room.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas surrounding the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- Home visits / services are available.
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Comments
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- There is a member of staff who knows makaton.