Access Guide
Opening Times
- Monday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Tuesday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Wednesday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Thursday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Friday 09:30 - 17:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 Bellingham.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Outside Access (Walkway - Reception)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Walkway - Reception)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading on to the walkway.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
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Comments
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- The ramp gives access to a walkway which runs along the outside of the building, giving access to all classrooms.
- Alternative access to the walkway is via 3 deep steps.
- There are alternative entrances with door opening widths of 75cm.
Reception
- The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are a training room.
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Comments
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- If a service user can not access the first floor the class will be transferred to the ground floor.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the reception foyer.
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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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 260cm (4ft 9in x 8ft 6in).
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink 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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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There are additional accessible and standard unisex toilets situated off the walkway.
- The additional accessible toilet has a baby changing facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located on the first floor.
- Unisex toilets are 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 3.
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Comments
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- Flashing alarms are provided in the classrooms.
- Adapted IT facilities are available.
- The photograph shows the ramp and walkway.