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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include North Lanarkshire Council facilities including Wishaw Library, First Stop Shop, café and also NHS facilities include medical and dental practices and clinics (not covered in this guide).
• This guide covers the North Lanarkshire Council facilities.
• Wishaw Social Work Locality link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Hours (Library)

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

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

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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.
  • The car park is located opposite the venue on Kenilworth Avenue.
  • The car park type is multi storey.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 615cm (11ft 2in x 20ft 2in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 120m (131yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally busy.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 230cm (7ft 7in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This is a shared car park owned and administered by the NHS.
  • There is textured paving at the dropped kerbs to the road crossing, but not at the dropped kerbs at the car park entrance.

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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 access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Entrance (Library)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
• Comments View
  • The entrance is 260cm wide.

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Reception (Library)

• The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • Touchscreen library self-service kiosks are available for borrowing / returning books.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Counter (North Lanarkshire Bank)

• The counter is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The bank is located to the right as you enter the library.
  • There is directional signage near the library entrance.
  • There is a free phone telephone near the bank to contact other council services, as shown in photographs 5 and 6.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Accessible software includes JAWS and Zoomtext.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Culture)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right as you enter.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the right of the library entrance.
  • The facility is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the NHS reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 270cm x 438cm (8ft 10in x 14ft 4in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
• Comments View
  • This facility is administered by the NHS.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the library.
  • 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 and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 186cm x 286cm (6ft 1in x 9ft 5in).
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is push.
  • 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 general domestic waste 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.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • There is a medium 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 to the left as you enter the library entrance.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are 8 separate cubicles.
  • All cubicles are ambulant.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.

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• Comments View
  • Outreach Services (Culture NL) provide home delivery services for those temporarily or permanently confined to their homes.
  • Outreach Services are based in Motherwell.
  • Their telephone number is 01698 524 790.
  • For more information please click here.