Access Guide
Introduction
- The venue provides information and support for refugees and asylum seekers.
Opening Times
- Monday 12:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 12:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 12:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 12:00 - 16:00.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.
- There is a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The name of the nearest tram stop is Cathedral.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP Arundel Gate.
- The car park is located in Arundel Gate.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in Norfolk Street.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge parking is not marked into individual bays.
- The width of the Blue Badge parking bay is 285cm.
- There is room for approximately 3 vehicles in the Blue Badge bay.
- There is a similar Blue Badge bay on the opposite side of Norfolk Street.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 76cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
- The width between the barriers is 148cm.
Level Change (Outside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is a long computer desk to the front left as you enter the building.
- The height of the computer desk is 67cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is not level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the refectory.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are not available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
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Comments
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- This is a facility for users of The Sanctuary to have a tea or coffee while using the services within the building.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices, private consultation rooms, and a large meeting space.
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Comments
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- Private consultations can be arranged in a ground floor room for service users with mobility issues.
Calm Hub
- The Calm Hub is located on the right of the entrance.
- There is a single sliding door to enter. The doorway is 96cm wide.
- There are sofas and chairs without armrests and tables 40cm high.
PC area
- The PC area is located on the right as you enter through the main entrance.
- There is an open doorway which is 96cm wide.
- There are chairs with and without arms.
- The PC table is 74cm high.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
- The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.
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Location and Access
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- 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 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the building as you enter.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 186cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 105cm (3ft 5in).
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Comments
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- This room is not square.
- The dimensions given are the narrowest points in front of the toilet seat.
- The accessible toilet is also used as the standard female toilet.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, at the rear right of the building as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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 can be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.