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Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Swinton.
There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Opening Times

Monday 07:00 - 18:30.
Tuesday 07:00 - 18:30.
Wednesday 07:00 - 18:30.
Thursday 07:00 - 18:30.
Friday 07:00 - 18:30.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- 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 cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 415cm x 450cm (13ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main 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 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.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main 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.
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
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 the right going up.
There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

Level Change (Rear 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 permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Reception

The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is available only on request.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
There is a touch screen.
The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Examination Room

There is level access to the examination rooms.
There is a single door to access the examination room.
The door opening is 72cm (2ft 10in).
The height of the desk is 74cm (2ft 4in).
There is an adjustable examination couch.
There is a chair with armrests available.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 to the left of the waiting area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the waiting area.
- 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- 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 the right.
- 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 cannot 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.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).