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Overview

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• About View
  • This venue is a community centre with a small outdoor space, and rooms and a kitchen that can be hired.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: 3 large halls and a smaller meeting room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Union Street Car Park.
  • View information on Union Street Car Park (opens new tab).
  • The nearest train station is Oxford Parkway.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes.
  • The ground, first and upper first floors can be accessed via a platform lift.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors, towards the centre of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Gender neutral step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the far right side of the ground floor.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the gender neutral toilets.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located within one of the toilet with adaptations, on the first floor.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located outside the front of the building.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is a public car park located off Union Street.
  • The name of the car park is Union Street Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
  • Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building off Princes Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The slope bypasses the steps.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are 4 steps as you enter.
• There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
• 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm-45cm.
• There is a single automatic door, which is push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 98cm.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 98cm.
• There is 1 barrier as you enter which does not limit the width of the entrance.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 78cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Meeting Room)

• The room is located on the far right of the ground floor.
• The distance from entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key pad at a height of 110cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• The entry system is not used when the public are using the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located to the rear left of the ground floor, past reception.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 104cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available.
• The lowered work surface has a knee recess.
• The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 92cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is available.
• The lowered sink has a knee recess.
• The lowered sink is 76cm from the floor.
• The sink has a twist/turn tap.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer and a microwave.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The kitchen can be hired along with the adjacent rooms.

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Room (Lounge)

• The room is located straight ahead as you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key pad at a height of 118cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 184cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
• The entry and exit system are not used when the public are using the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• None of the tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Outdoor Spaces

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: grounds.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: block paving.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There is no signage in this area.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • This area is accessed from the Lounge via an 88cm wide single door which opens outwards.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 413cm (width) x 301cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 300cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 195cm.
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 94cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • The soap dispenser changes height along with the sink.
  • The transfer space to the right of the toilet is 55cm, below the recommended 60cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer - Ground Floor)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 186cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located to the left and straight ahead from the entrance.
• The ground, first floor and upper first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located around the corner to the left from the entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• This lift is an enclosed platform lift.

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• Enclosed Platform Lift View
  • The ground floor, first floor and upper first floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 500kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 151cm (width) x 113cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • The lift is slow moving.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (First Floor Hall)

• The room is located on the first floor to the left from the lift.
• The distance from lift is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key pad at a height of 110cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 176cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
• The entry and exit system are not used when the public are using the room.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• The tables were packed away at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer With Shower - First Floor)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, opposite the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 4m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a platform lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free access via a steep threshold slope into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is a shower in the cubicle.
  • There is a 16cm step to access the shower cubicle.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.