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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include Broadwood Leisure Centre.
• Related link Broadwood Leisure Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/north-lanarkshire-council/access-guides/broadwood-leisure-centre

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Croy.

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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in March 2021.
• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times and Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Disabled Supporters Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, next to the main supporters entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • All supporters now use the home stand entrance (East Stand).
  • There is a second entrance in the West Stand which is not usually used.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Car Park)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 383cm x 455cm (12ft 7in x 14ft 11in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Pitch Side)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading up to the pitch side seating from the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access (Stadium)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the stadium on match days.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Sports Ground

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• Non-Segregated Seating View
  • Home and Away wheelchair users do not have separate seating areas.
  • Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
  • There is level access to the designated seating area.
  • The view from this area is good.
  • A companion can sit beside / near you.
  • Accessible toilets are available.
  • The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 15m (16yd 1ft).
  • The accessible toilet is located between the two sets of doors in the accessible gate entrance.
  • There is not an audio description service.
  • The front row.

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Outside Access (Hospitality Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 217cm (7ft 1in).

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• Comments View
  • This is also the entrance to the administrative offices of the NL Leisure Company.

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Level Change (Hospitality Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.

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Reception (Hospitality)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Other Floors (Hospitality)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices on the first, second and third floors.

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Lift (Hospitality)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the hospitality entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the hospitality entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are within 124cm - 150cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Inside Access (Hospitality Suite)

• There is level access to the service(s).

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• Comments View
  • The hospitality suite is on the third floor of the home (East) stand.
  • It is a single suite but may be subdivided.
  • Hospitality must be pre-booked.
  • The suite is to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There are no standard or accessible toilets in the suite.
  • Standard toilets may be found adjacent to the staircase and lift on the first and second floors.
  • The nearest accessible toilet is on the ground floor of the stand, via the accessible entrance.

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Accessible Toilet (Stands)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located between the two sets of doors at the accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 260cm (5ft 8in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • 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).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There is a second accessible toilet facility with left hand transfer in the standard stall seating entrance lobby and kiosk area.
  • Turn right upon entering the wheelchair entrance. The second accessible toilet is 18m from the entrance.
  • There are similar facilities below the South and West stands.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Stands)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the main entrance lobby near the catering kiosk.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are other similar facilities throughout the stadium. There is no access to upper levels for wheelchair users.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Hospitality)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first and second floors by the lift.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the dog walking area beside the leisure centre.