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Curo Wealth Lounge

The County Ground, Abington Avenue, Northampton, Northamptonshire, NN1 4PR

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There are several alternative entrances at the front of the building that have stepped access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.

Entrance (Pitch Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the lounge.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the rear right of the lounge.

Hospitality

  • The Curo Wealth Lounge is located on the Wantage Road side of the cricket ground.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There are toilets with adaptations and standard toilets available.
  • The bar at the rear of the lounge is 105cm high.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 141cm.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the viewing area.
    • The ramp has a steep gradient.
    • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

Toilet with Adaptations (Curo Wealth Lounge - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the lounge.
    • The distance from the pitch side entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 132cm (width) x 201cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 72cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 100cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.