Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Targeted support for families and children from birth to 19 years old. Ante Natal support and a drop in service with midwives and health visitors. Galafield Café and Soft Play. There is a multi purpose sports hall and various multi purpose meeting rooms.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Little Pioneers Nursery and Pre School.
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- The centre is also used by NHS Cardio Rehab, Inspire Youth offering a range of activities for various age ranges, Autism Hub, Toy Library for children with additional needs, a Parent and Toddler Group, Bingo and dance sessions.
Opening Times (Galafield Centre)
- Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Bank Foot.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Newbiggin Lane Car Park.
- The car park is located off Newbiggin Lane.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 158cm (5ft 2in).
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- The bollards leading to the Main Entrance are 115cm wide, as seen in photograph 6.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Entrance (Galafield Café - Internal Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter from the Main Entrance.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 100cm.
Eating and Drinking (Galafield Cafe)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located ahead as you enter from the main entrance.
- The bar does serve food.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- Photographs 6 to 8 show the soft play area in the Galafield Café.
- The play area was not in use on the day of the surveyor visit, (05/01/2022).
Accessible Toilet (Reception - Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the right as you enter from the Main Entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 230cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are general domestic waste and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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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 accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- Photographs 5 to 7 show the flip down chair which is 48cm high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)
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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 right as you enter the building.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
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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 right as you enter the building.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
Accessible Toilet (Multi Purpose Meeting Rooms - Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 135cm (5ft 10in x 4ft 5in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 external door and wall is poor.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- Photographs 5 and 6 show the flip down seat which is 50cm high.
Standard Toilet(s) (Multi Purpose Meeting Rooms - Children's Toilets)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grass areas at the front of the building.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.