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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, male and female changing rooms with standard showers and toilets.

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Introduction

• The library is located on the ground floor at the rear of the main building.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 19:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 19:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 19:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 19:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 19:30.
• Saturday 09:30 - 16:30.
• Sunday Closed.

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  • The library is staffed from 08:30 to 16:50, and self-issue till close on weekdays.
  • On Saturdays, the library is staffed all day, except during August, where it is self-issue all day.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Romford.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Harold Wood.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Hornchurch.

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Parking (Staff)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 450cm (11ft 2in x 14ft 9in).

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  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
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  • The designated parking bay has a block paved surface.
  • The car park is barrier controlled.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
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  • A keycard is required to access this entrance.
  • There is a security desk located within this entrance.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Library Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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  • There are security barriers within this entrance restricting the width to 84cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 7 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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  • The nearest adapted toilet is located opposite Lecture Hall 1 in the main corridor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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  • The nearest standard toilets are located in the main corridor at the rear of the building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.