Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Northgate Sports Centre.
- Related link Northgate Sports Centre.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/northgate-sports-centre
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Comments
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- To use the stadium facilities you must book in at the sports centre reception.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Ipswich.
Opening Times (Term Time)
- Monday 18:00 - 22:00..
- Tuesday 18:00 - 22:00..
- Wednesday 18:00 - 22:00..
- Thursday 18:00 - 22:00..
- Friday 18:00 - 22:00..
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:00..
Opening Times (School Holidays)
- Monday 09:00 - 22:00..
- Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00..
- Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00..
- Thursday 09:00 - 22:00..
- Friday 09:00 - 22:00..
- Saturday 09:00 - 18:00..
- Sunday 09:00 - 18:00..
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 455cm (9ft 10in x 14ft 11in).
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not 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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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located directly outside the main entrance.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 144cm (4ft 9in) 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 131cm (4ft 4in) wide.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
- There is 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 bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Sports Ground
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- Wheelchair seating is located at the front of the stand.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 10m 32ft 10in.
- The accessible toilet is located underneath the stand.
- There is not an audio description service.
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Comments
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- There are 15+ well marked deep steps with handrails both sides up to the stand.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- This facility is located within the accessible toilet.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 95m (103yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located underneath the stand.
- There is not 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 290cm (8ft 2in x 9ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not 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 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 a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible shower within this facility.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the toilet.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Standard Shower (Male)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located within the changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There is one deep step without handrails to the showers.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 103m (113yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 107m (117yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the track.
- The standard changing rooms are located underneath the stand.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Level Change (Male Changing)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Standard Shower (Female)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located within the changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Femle)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 89m (97yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 93m (102yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the track.
- The standard changing rooms are located underneath the stand.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
Level Change (Female Changing)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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 on the right hand side of the stand.
- The female toilets are 70m (77yd) from the main 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 on the left hand side of the stand.
- The male toilets are 113m (124yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.
Level Change (Male Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the toilets.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.