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Sunbeam House - Apartment 2

36 Sandylands Promenade, Lancashire, Morecambe, LA3 1DW

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Accommodation Overview

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located Sandylands Promenade.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on the promenade, approximately 200m away.
    • The name of the car park is Battery Pay and Display Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
    • There is direct, step-free access via a slope onto the promenade, leading to the Battery Pay and Display car park.

Access to Sunbeam House

  • The accommodation is on the upper ground level, via the ramp.
  • The distance from the front gateway is 6m.
  • The most accessible route has a slight ramp or slope.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 125cm.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the communal front entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.

Apartment 2 Entrance

  • This entrance is located ahead and to the left, after entering the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an entry system at a height of 112cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left after entering, adjoining the main living space.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • This door also leads into the lounge and dining area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a washing machine, a microwave, a kettle, a toaster, two handle cups and easy grip cutlery.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lounge Area with Dining

  • The lounge is located to the left after entering, adjoining the kitchen.
  • There is step-free level access into the lounge.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • This door also leads into the kitchen.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is a TV with subtitles.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Double Bedroom

  • The bedroom surveyed is located to the left side after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 15cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets and a coffee table.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located in the hallway to the right after entering.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has no lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 245cm (width) x 150cm (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 190cm (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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is a hand towel for drying hands.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • The mirror has been angled for ease of use.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 173cm and 100cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.

Twin Bedroom

  • The bedroom surveyed is located in the hallway to the right after entering, past the bathroom.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The bedroom has twin beds.
  • The top of the mattress is 52cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 15cm from the floor.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: wardrobes for seated users and bedside plug sockets.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.