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Bridge Community Centre

27 Braeside Gardens, Killyleagh, BT30 9QE

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the changing room with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilet facilities.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the corridor to the left of reception.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the corridor to the left of reception.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the corridor to the left of reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the corridor to the left of reception.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Braeside Gardens, to the side and rear of the centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 227cm (width) x 420cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 55cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 27m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • 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 Braeside Gardens.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There are no handrails for the ramp.
  • There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 99cm.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the right as you enter.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • 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 104cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
    • There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor along most 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 provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the corridor to the left of reception.
    • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 239cm (width) x 277cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • 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 lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • 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 75cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 136cm from the floor.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Gym

  • The gym is located immediately ahead from reception.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There are two separate, identical doors to enter the gym.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room is located on the corridor to the left of reception.
  • The distance from the entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • There is also a wash basin, a hand dryer and a mirror in the room.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located on the right, 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 77cm.
  • 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 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm 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 dishwasher, a microwave and a toaster.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • 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 and walkways.
  • 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 seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Playground View
    • Some of 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, balancing, crawling, viewing and fitness.
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • The majority of routes around the play equipment are at least 150cm wide.