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Ballynahinch Community Centre

55 Windmill Street, Ballynahinch, BT24 8HB

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the right of reception, in both the male and female toilets.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor to the right of reception.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located along the corridor to the right of reception.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Windmill Street, to the front and right hand side of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 108cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off Windmill Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 93cm.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 107cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located directly beyond the second set of entrance doors.
    • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the entrance is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 112cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 303cm (width) x 398cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The wide paper roll dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 136cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of reception.
    • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Access View
    • 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 colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 193cm (width) x 168cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 117cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 136cm and 169cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located off the meeting room at the end of the corridor to the right of reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 85cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 86cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 86cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground, a grassed play area, a sports pitch and grounds.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • There is wayfinding signage in this area.
    • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Playground View
    • The playground is accessed via a gate.
    • The width of the opening is 135cm.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing and crawling.
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.