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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include help and advice on housing issues.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Sheffield.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest bus stop is on Dyche Road.
  • The nearest tram stop is Arbourthorne Road.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday Closed.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 to the right of the main entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 350cm (12ft 6in x 11ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There are 2 choices of ramp to access this venue.
  • Both ramps have dropped kerbs.
  • Only the ramp to the right has tactile markings.

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Level Change (Car Park to Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located between the car park and main entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • There is a dropped kerb with no tactile markings.

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Level Change (Ramp to the Right of Car Park)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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• Comments View
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile markings.

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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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is not available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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  • There is a meeting room available with a computer in it.
  • There is an additional computer available to access some council services free of charge.
  • This computer is on a shelf 110cm high.
  • There is a free phone to contact some council services
  • The phone is on a shelf 96cm high.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the reception desk.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 284cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 4in).
  • There is 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency 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 coat hook.
  • The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • 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 hand dryer is 114cm (3ft 9in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located at the main entrance and to the right of the main entrance.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Home visits / services are available.

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• Comments View
  • There is a computer available to access some council services free of charge
  • The computer is on a shelf 110cm high
  • There is a lower computer avalable in the meeting room
  • There is a free phone to contact some council services
  • The phone is on a shelf 96cm high.