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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Beechcroft / Horley Hub is located on Victoria Road in Horley.
    From the M23, take Junction 9 and head towards Gatwick / Horley along Airport Way / London Road.
    At the Longbridge Roundabout turn right onto the A23 Brighton Road and follow that for approximately 600 metres.
    Take the turning onto Church Road on the right and at the end of the road turn right onto Victoria Road.
    The Beechcroft / Horley Hub and the car park is 200 metres along the road on the left-hand side.
  • Beechcroft has standard parking bays to the rear for staff and patients.
    There are no Blue Badge bays.
    There are some unmarked standard parking areas along Victoria Road, and some marked standard bays on Church Road.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop (LIDL) is approximately 60 metres from the building on Victoria Road.
    It is served by 22, 26, 100 fastway, 324, 422, 424.
• By Train View
  • Horley Station is 600 metres away along Victoria Road.
    It is served by trains to Gatwick Airport, Bedford, Horsham and Peterborough.
• Useful Links View
  • Metrobus Services.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Thameslink Railway.
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Opening Times

• Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located behind the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is not clearly signposted.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete.
• Comments View
  • The car parks surface is uneven, with gaps between concrete blocks which are tiled and on angles (photograph 5).
  • The gate towards the ramped rear entrance leads off this car park (photograph 6).

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Public Parking

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Comments View
  • There are unmarked standard bays / areas along Victoria Road (photograph 1).
  • There are marked bays along Church Road (photograph 2).
  • The bays on Church Road are free for 1 hour and are otherwise restricted to permit holders from 8am - 6pm Monday to Friday.

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Bus Stop(s) and Drop-off Point(s)

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• Bus Stop(s) View
  • There is not an onsite bus stop.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is not a/are not clearly marked onsite drop-off point(s).

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 71cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The fourth step is in the doorstep and is 21cm high.
  • The door can stay ajar unsupported.
  • The bell is 152cm high.
  • The tarmac path is uneven on the approach to the entrance.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance from the rear car park.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• Comments View
  • The bell is 138cm high.
  • From the car park there is a double gate, with one locked leaf 85cm wide to access the entrance (photograph 3).
  • The concrete/tarmac sloped pathway (photographs 4-8) has a minimum width of 128cm.
  • Photographs 5 and 7 show two ramped sections with slight gradients without handrails leading up to the ramp by the door (photograph 8).
  • The entrance opens into a kitchen/meeting room space with a manual door 84cm wide into the building as shown in photographs 9 and 10.

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Reception (Temporary)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located centrally to the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
• Comments View
  • The reception desk is temporary.
  • The use of the building changes frequently. If there are meetings/clinics or it is being used as a vaccination centre then there will be a member of staff at the desk or to the rear of the building.

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Getting Around The Building

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the ground floor.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
• Comments View
  • The manual door in the hallway (86cm wide) is permanently held open.
  • There is a defibrillator within the kitchen.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor close to the entrances.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 223cm x 235cm (7ft 4in x 7ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has not got a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 137cm from floor level.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a standard shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 61cm (2ft).
  • 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).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 101cm.
  • 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The door is very hard to open as it gets stuck on the floor.
  • There is a shower accessed by a 21cm high step. There is an adjustable shower head and small vertical and horizontal grab rails.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor close to the entrances.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The sink is 77cm high.