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Calderhead and Shotts Community Hub

Calderhead High School, Dyfrig Street, Shotts, North Lanarkshire, ML7 4DH

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter the hub.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The nearest designated bay is 30m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the car park, at the front of the building.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 125cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 80cm.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • The push pad to operate the door automatically was not functional at the time of survey (January 2025).
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • The second door is locked so may require the attention of reception via the glass window or intercom.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (School)

  • The reception is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 77cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has windows.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Entrance (Hub)

  • This entrance is located to the left as you enter.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is opened using a push bar.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 135cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.

Room (Hub)

  • The room is located ahead from the hub entrance.
  • The distance from the hub entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some seating and tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the hub entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 234cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.