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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include help and support to find work for people with a disability, a job club, meeting rooms and employment support. Unit 1 contains meeting rooms. Unit 4 contains the main reception and meeting rooms.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 side of the venue.
  • 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 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 334cm x 480cm (10ft 11in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) 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.
  • 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 surface of the Blue Badge bay and main car park is block paving.
  • The surface of the standard bays is loose chippings.
  • The Blue Badge bay is not clearly marked but has clear signage.

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Outside Access (Unit 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the unit, at the front right of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.

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Outside Access (Unit 4 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the unit, at the front left of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 145cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with an open extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 101cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is portable.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • Please contact a member of staff for use of the portable ramp.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
• Comments View
  • The ramp comprises of two narrow ramps which can be placed at a suitable width for the wheelchair user.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Unit 4 entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a bell.
  • The height to the bell is 89cm.
  • There are armchairs available in reception.

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Inside Access

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

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Job Club

• The Job Club is located in Unit 4, ahead as you enter via the Unit 4 entrance.
• There are no doors to enter the Job Club.
• The opening into the Job Club is 131cm.
• There is use of I.T. equipment.
• The desks are low (76cm).
• There are chairs.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• All chairs are height adjustable.
• There are computers with auxiliary aids.
• There is 1 computer with Supa Nova.
• There is 1 computer with JAWS.
• There is also a digital magnifier available on request.
• There is a height adjustable desk which is available on request.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the area.
• There are footrests available on request.
• There is a document holder available on request.
• There is a large button telephone available on request.
• There is a standard chair available without armrests.
• There are magnifier clip on screens available on request.
• A weighted blanket is available on request.

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Level Change (Unit 1)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter Unit 1.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Boardroom/Training Room

• The Boardroom/Training Room is located in Unit 1 to the left hand side of the building as you enter.
• There are 2 doors to enter the room.
• The doors are identical.
• The door surveyed was the door closest to the Unit 1 entrance.
• The door is single.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is light.
• The clear door width is 70cm.
• The Boardroom/Training Room is 7m from the Unit 1 entrance.
• There is level access into the room.
• There are desks and chairs.
• The height of the desks is 69cm.
• The chairs have armrests.
• There is a large touchscreen computer for use in the room.
• The height to the top of the touchscreen is 160cm.
• The floor surface is even and clear of obstructions.

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Meeting Rooms

• There are 4 meeting rooms.
• The meeting room surveyed is located to the centre left of Unit 1 as you enter.
• The meeting room is 10m from the Unit 1 entrance.
• There is level access into the room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is single.
• The door is light.
• The clear door width is 74cm.
• There is a computer desk.
• The height of the computer desk is 70cm.
• The height to the top of the computer screen is 121cm.
• There is a height adjustable chair with armrests.
• There is a small table.
• The height of the table is 44cm.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• Chairs with armrests can be provided on request.
• The flooring is even and there are no obstructions.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located at the front left of Unit 1 as you enter.
• The kitchen is 14m from the Unit 1 entrance.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door has a self-closer and is heavy.
• The clear door width is 70cm.
• There is level access into the room.
• The height of the worksurfaces is 92cm.
• There is a sink.
• The height of the sink is 93cm.
• The taps are lever mixer.
• There is a fridge.
• The height to the handle is 79cm.
• There is a dishwasher.
• The height to the top control is 81cm.
• There is a freestanding microwave.
• The height to the top control is 113cm.
• There is a table.
• The height of the table is 71cm.
• There are chairs.
• The chairs do not have armrests.

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Accessible Toilet (Unit 4 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Unit 4 entrance first set of doors.
  • This accessible toilet is located between the first and second set of doors at the Unit 4 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 207cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Unit 1)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the left of Unit 1 as you enter.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the Unit 1 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Unit 4)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the Unit 4 main foyer, between the 2 sets of doors.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Unit 4 entrance first set of doors.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available 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 in the areas surrounding the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
• Home visits / services are available.

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• Comments View
  • Some members of staff are also trained in sign-along.