Access Guide
Overview (Beechwood Suite)
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About
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- This is an inpatient unit.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Wellingborough.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Beechwood Suite)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located off the reception area.
- The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
Parking (Beechwood Suite)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the Beechwood Suite building.
- 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 are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 265cm (width) x 486cm (depth).
- There are no hatched/marked zones.
- The nearest designated bay is 2m from the Main Entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff and visitors only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
- There is a bell at a height of 94cm.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 154cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors .
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 148cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Beechwood Suite)
- The reception is located to the left as you enter.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 2m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
- The reception has glazed screens.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- 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 with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
Getting Around (Beechwood Suite)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located off the reception waiting area.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens both ways and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- There is a push button flush on the right as you face the toilet.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
