Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Social Services based within Wishaw Library.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a library, computer facilities, café, North Lanarkshire Council First Stop Shop, North Lanarkshire Bank and NHS Services.
- Houldsworth Centre - Wishaw Library link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Wishaw.
Opening Times
- Access is by appointment only.
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.
- 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).
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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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- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located either side of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Entrance (Library)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- The entrance is 260cm wide.
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.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
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Comments
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- There is also a main NHS reception ahead as you enter the Houldsworth Centre.
- The library reception covered here is to the left as you enter.
- Council services are located to the right as you enter the library.
- As the social work services are by appointment only, staff would make arrangements to meet you.
- Staff at any of the reception areas will be able to provide direction and assistance.
Inside Access (Library)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- Council services and interview rooms are located to the right as you enter the library.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and features
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- 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.
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Comments
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- This facility is administered by the NHS.
Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- There are 8 separate cubicles.
- All cubicles are ambulant.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.