Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Castle Bromwich.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Marston Green.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:15 - 14:00.
- Monday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Tuesday 08:15 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 08:15 - 13:30.
- Wednesday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 08:15 - 12:30.
- Friday 08:15 - 14:00.
- Friday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Comments
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- The convenient dropoff point is located off the car park
- There is a public car park 25 metres from the venue with four designated parking bays.
Outside Access (Parkfield Drive)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Parkfield Drive)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the entrance door.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 210cm (6ft 11in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a heavy single door which is 75 cm wide leading to the toilets and doctors consultation rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the waiting area.
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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 sliding bolt.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 170cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 41cm (1ft 4in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located at the rear of the waiting area.
- The female toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located at the rear of the waiting area.
- The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are available in large print.
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Comments
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- The photo shows the drop off point in the public car park.
