Skip to main content
The new name for DisabledGo

Search for accessible places to go

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Station Plaza Health Centre

Station Approach, Hastings, TN34 1BA

View Accessibility Symbols

Accessibility Symbols

For more information about what these symbols mean, view our Accessibility Symbols Guide.

Close this popup window.

Access Guide

Show Easy Read

Overview (Station Plaza Health Centre)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Station Plaza Health Centre)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located ahead from the main entrance, then to the right before the lift lobby.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located ahead from the main entrance, then to the right before the lift lobby.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.

Parking (Public Parking)

  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located off Station Approach.
    • The name of the car park is Hastings Station Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Drop-off Point (Station Plaza Health Centre)

  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the Health Centre, off Station Approach.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
  • The drop-off parking spaces have a maximum 15 minute stay time.
    These drop-off points are shared with the neighbouring college.

Entrance (Station Plaza Health Centre Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 140cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 225cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Station Plaza Health Centre Basement Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on the basement floor, in the College Staff Car Park.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 103cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • Exit via this entrance requires a key fob.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located on the left from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 120cm to 135cm from the floor.
  • There is no (or very little) 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Getting Around (Station Plaza Health Centre)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Station Plaza Health Centre)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • All floors (basement, ground, and levels 1 to 4) are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 160cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and Braille markings.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Station Plaza Health Centre)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead from the main entrance, to the left of the lift lobby.
  • All floors (basement, ground, and levels 1 to 4) can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from the main entrance, to the right before the lift lobby.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 205cm (width) x 255cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 139cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm 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 mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 163cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The button to exit the toilet is 116cm high.