You are on Introduction. Skip to the next section.

Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include East Area Council Housing Services, Community Youth Team, Children's Social Services, Sashimi Immigration Services, SOAR / Burngreave Health Advisers, Soar Health Team who offer Chronic Pain Management sessions, Ellesmere Youth Project, a weekly benefits drop in with CAB (Citizens Advice Bureau) and Burngreave First Point.
• Related link First Point @ Burngreave.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/first-point-burngreave
• Related link Sorby House.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/sorby-house

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • SOAR is a community regeneration charity that provides a range of services designed to improve a person’s health, well-being and employability.
  • SOAR also developed and manages the Learning Zone, SOAR Works Enterprise Centre and Burngreave Library.
  • The venue offers various courses including free math lessons, computer courses and ESOL, (English as a First Language).
  • The venue is also used by local councillors as surgeries.

You are on Opening Times. Skip to the next section.

Opening Times

• Monday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Tuesday Closed.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
• Friday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

You are on Location. Skip to the next section.

Location

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

You are on Parking. Skip to the next section.

Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

Collapse all Expand all

• Venue Car Park View
  • Free parking is available to those with permit or fob access.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building, accessed via Sorby Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 520cm (7ft 10in x 17ft 1in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The standard parking bays are marked widthway only.

You are on Outside Access (Sorby House Main Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Outside Access (Sorby House Main Entrance)

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

You are on Entrance (Library). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Library)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you enter the building.

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.

You are on Reception. Skip to the next section.

Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the library entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

Collapse all Expand all

• Comments View
  • The lowest function on the self service machine is 27cm, the highest is 140cm.

You are on Inside Access. Skip to the next section.

Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

You are on Library. Skip to the next section.

Library

• This library does have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• The library does not have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A height adjustable chair is / are available.

You are on Entrance (Sorby House Internal Entrance). Skip to the next section.

Entrance (Sorby House Internal Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located ahead as you enter the building.

Collapse all Expand all

• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.

You are on Carwood Suite. Skip to the next section.

Carwood Suite

• This room is located on the ground floor, beyond the Sorby House internal entrance and is 10m from the main entrance.
• The door to the room is single, light, opens away from you and is 87cm wide.
• The tables are 69cm high and there are chairs without armrests available.

You are on Toilet with Adaptations. Skip to the next section.

Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Collapse all Expand all

• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the Sorby House internal entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 220cm (4ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 can 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are ultraviolet.

You are on Standard Toilet(s). Skip to the next section.

Standard Toilet(s)

Collapse all Expand all

• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located beyond the Sorby House internal entrance.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are ultraviolet.

You are on Parent and Baby Room. Skip to the next section.

Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located beyond the Sorby House internal entrance.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• The height of the wash basin is 85cm.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are good.

You are on Additional Info. Skip to the next section.

Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Home visits / services are not available.