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David Livingstone Birthplace - Café, Shop and Grounds

165 Station Road, Blantyre, South Lanarkshire, G72 9BY

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right after you enter the shop.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • There are 2 further toilets with adaptations and standard toilets in the museum.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right after you enter the shop.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located beside the car park.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located to the right after you enter the shop.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Station Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 260cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 105cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 90m from the café and shop entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Changing Places (Car Park - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located beside the car park, near the Blue Badge bays.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the car park is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 465cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 142cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 150cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 197cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 85cm.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 108cm and 143cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Entrance (Café and Shop)

  • This entrance is located at the front left side of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Entrance (Event Space)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the building, near the play park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 145cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • The event space room can also be accessed internally from the rear of the café via 151cm wide double doors which open away from you.

Counter

  • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the café and shop entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Eating and Drinking (Café)

  • Location and Service View
    • The café is located through to the rear of the shop.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
    • Full table service is available.
    • Menus are handheld, available on a board and online.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the right as you enter the café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 93cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and picnic tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located round to the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the café and shop entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low 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 168cm (width) x 199cm (depth) and there is not 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 84cm (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 transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 105cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm 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 and a pedal bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room surveyed is located round to the right after you enter.
  • The distance from the café and shop entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • 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.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a pedal bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Outdoor Spaces (Play Area)

  • Outdoor areas consist of rubber tarmac and wood bark.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, viewing, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.

Outdoor Spaces (Grounds)

  • The following is available in this area: parkland, woodland, gardens and a toilet block.
  • Outdoor areas consist of grass, gravel, compact earth and decking.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the paths to the riverside walks.
  • The following areas have stepped access: some areas of the river walks.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The path near the car park entrance can be used to bypass the main steps down towards the river walk/viewing area.
    The neighbouring David Livingstone Memorial Bridge may have easier access to view the river, although there is a long slope along Station Road.

Outdoor Spaces (David Livingstone Memorial Bridge)

  • The following is available in this area: a memorial bridge with views to Blantyre weir and the former mills.
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: Station Road which is used to access the bridge.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is a long slope along Station Road and slight slopes onto the bridge which is then level.
    The memorial bridge is not part of the David Livingstone Birthplace but is located directly beside it (approximately 100 metres from the car park).