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The Lynn Wilson Centre - Ground Floor - The Arena

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 a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the centre.
  • 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 155cm.
  • 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.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the left side of the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance foyer and along the corridor on the left side.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the left side.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located at the very end of the corridor on the left side.
    • Standard changing facilities are located towards the end of the corridor on the left side.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations that is along the corridor on the left side.

Getting Around (The Arena)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (The Arena)

  • The Arena is ahead and to the left after you enter the Lynn Wilson Centre.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 124cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Signage is not clearly visible.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Quite Room / Multi Faith Prayer Room)

  • The room is located at the front of the corridor on the left side.
  • The distance from the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • A lounger with armrests is available.

Consultation / Medical Room (First Aid Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; the First Aid Room.
  • The room is located on the left side of the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance foyer.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 73cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 181cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room (Male)

  • The changing room surveyed is located towards the end of the corridor on the left side.
  • The distance from the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a locker.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is also a female standard changing room available.

Changing Places (The Lynn Wilson Centre - Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located at the very end of the corridor on the left side.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance is 40m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has manual doors, doors permanently held open and 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 294cm (width) x 401cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 76cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 160cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • 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.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 99cm .
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 90cm and 136cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Lynn Wilson Centre - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side.
    • The distance from the Lynn Wilson Centre entrance is 25m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 266cm (width) x 264cm (depth) and there is 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 170cm (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 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (The Lynn Wilson Centre - within Ground Floor Toilet with Adaptations)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located along the corridor on the left side, within the toilet with adaptations.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails and a grab rail rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.