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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 6 bedrooms (3 female and 3 male), a female bathroom, male bathroom, main lounge, a female lounge, a clinic room, kitchen, dining room, quiet room, an activity room, a laundry room and a communal garden.
• This is a residential building for helping service users who are suffering crisis situations which impacts their mental health.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Crisis House The Martins is located just off Wymington Road to the south of Rushden Town Centre, approximately 1.2 miles from the A6 which has links to Bedford to the south and Kettering to the north.
    Northampton is to the west via the A45.
  • The venue has its own car park.
    There are no Blue Badge parking spaces available, however, arrangements for parking for a Blue Badge holder can be made prior to visiting.
    There are standard parking spaces available.
    There is on-street parking available.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Wymington Road on High Street South, approximately 0.2 miles away.
    Buses to Rushden, Higham Ferres, Bedford and Sharnbrook service this bus stop.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Wellingborough which is approximately 6 miles away.
• Useful Links View
  • Stagecoach Bus Service – Midlands.
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  • Traveline Bus Service.
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  • Wellingborough Station.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Opening Times

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Arrangements can be made to accommodate Blue Badge holders prior to visiting to make access easier.
    
  • Unmarked on-street parking is available outside the building on The Drive.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 166cm (5ft 5in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 129cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Department / Service

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• Department / Service Access View
  • There is level access throughout the department/service.
  • There is clear signage on the department/service.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring in the department/service which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The department/service does not play background music.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• No Braille signage is available.
• No tactile signage is available.
• No pictorial signage is available.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Main Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 3m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
• The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 38cm (1ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • DVD's, books and a sound system are available.

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Entrance (Garden Access)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the main lounge.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Garden

• There is a patio area, grass area and flower beds in the garden.
• The surface of the flooring is a mixture of block paving, grass and wood chippings.
• There are chairs with armrests available.
• There is a swing ball.
• There are 6 steps without handrails to access the rear left hand side of the garden. The steps are deep (over 18cm).
• There is a steep slope to access the rear right hand side of the garden.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Activity Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • Facilities within the activity room include: computers, board games and arts and crafts equipment.
  • The seating is adjustable desk chairs.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Quiet Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are armchairs only.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The garden can be accessed via a sliding door.
  • The door opening is 85cm wide.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Dining Room)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is not a television.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Day Room / Lounge Area (Female Lounge)

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is approximately 18m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is a/are door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are sofas and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Room / Area (Bedrooms)

• There is / are 6 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Bedroom 1.
• The room / area is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • In each room there is a single bed, chair, bedside cabinet, double wardrobe and a medication safe.
  • There is a lever operated window.
  • Bedroom 2 is accessed via a single door with a locked extension leaf (photograph 8).

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Washroom (Female)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the building.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the female corridor.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
  • This washroom is female.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 290cm x 252cm (9ft 6in x 8ft 3in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 111cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 152cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The cistern is close coupled and can act as a back rest.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 187cm (6ft 2in).
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a flush on the right as you face the toilet.

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Washroom (Male)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the building.
  • The washroom surveyed is located in the male corridor.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 9m from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 219cm x 327cm (7ft 2in x 10ft 9in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • The tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The cistern is close coupled and can act as a back rest.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 164cm.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 96cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 187cm (6ft 2in).
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is lever. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is fair.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a shower chair available.

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Laundry

• The laundry room is ahead and to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The door is single, opens away from you (push) to a width of 75cm and maybe difficult to open.
• The flooring is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The worktop is 93cm high.
• There is a low level washing machine and tumble drier available.
• There are also cleaning supplies/equipment and ironing facilities available.
• There is a low level wash basin available.
• The wash basin is at a height of 47cm.
• The wash basin taps are lever.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is accessed via the main lounge.
• The door is single, maybe difficult to open and opens away from you (push) to a width of 85cm.
• The flooring is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The worktop is 91cm high.
• There are low level cupboards available.
• Appliances include: a fridge freezer, microwave, kettle, toaster, induction hob, an oven and a dishwasher.
• The wash basin taps are lever.