Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Shirley.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Shirley.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:30 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 18:30.
- Thursday 08:30 - 18:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 18:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 271cm x 500cm (8ft 11in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main accessible entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Northbrook Road)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 153cm (5ft 0in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 153cm (5ft 0in) wide.
Level Change (Northbrook Road)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located off the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 180cm (5ft 11in).
Reception
- The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 235cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 9in).
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is 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 the left.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in) 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 76cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
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.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- Home visits / services are available.