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Melton Carnegie Museum

Thorpe End, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE13 1RB

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and first floor.
    • The toilets with adaptations have a transfer space on both sides.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and first floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor and first floor.

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Access To (The Museum)

  • The most accessible entrance to the museum is located at the right hand side of the building.
  • The distance from the front entrance to the museum is 15m.
  • The most accessible route has slight ramps or slopes and manual doors.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door which opens towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 112cm.
  • The door requires effort 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 84cm.
  • There is a second single manual door which is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.

Reception (and Shop)

  • The reception is located immediately ahead, from the accessible entrance.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 80cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Exhibition Space

  • All exhibits are indoors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following may be experienced here: lighting effects and interactive video effects.
  • There is background noise in some areas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Display information includes: audio description.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.

Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located opposite the reception desk.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the reception desk is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text 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 88cm.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 253cm (width) x 241cm (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.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 140cm.
    • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has 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 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted at a fixed height.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 141cm.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 117cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a small grabrail at the back of the toilet cistern, with a high contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located through the manual door, to the right of the reception desk.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the reception desk is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 152cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The manual fire door to access the lift is 85cm wide, opens away from you and is heavy.

Room (The Community Room - First Floor)

  • The room is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The width of the fire door to access the meeting room is 85cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the lift, through the fire door.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • 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 door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • 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 140cm (width) x 200cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever 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 45cm 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 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm 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 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.