Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Turkey Street.
Opening Times (Office Hours)
- Monday 08:30 - 14:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 14:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 14:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 14:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 14:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- These opening times are for the centre office.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main accessible entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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- The parking bays are unmarked.
- The convenient dropoff point is located at the side of the venue, by the main entrance.
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Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- Visitors need to ring the bell to gain access.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Alternative Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- This entrance is not commonly used.
- This entrance can be used to give direct access to the large hall if a function is being held there.
- Visitors need to ring the bell to gain access.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows one of the meeting room on the first floor.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are opposite the main entrance.
- The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 131cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 4in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located opposite the lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 111cm (3ft 8in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- 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 walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the ground floor accessible toilet.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- The accessible toilet detailed here is on the first floor.
- There is an identical accessible toilet opposite the lift on the ground floor, except the lateral transfer space is on the right hand side.
- There is also an identical accessible toilet, which also acts as a standard ladies toilet, and a standard gents, at the far end of the large hall, next to the entrance at the front of the building.
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 Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, just past the stairs.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, just past the stairs.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is also a children only toilet on the ground floor opposite to lift.
- This is for the nursery which uses the hall during the day.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.