Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Mildenhall.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Newmarket.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Mildenhall Free Public Car Park.
- The car park is located on Recreation Way.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are two Blue Badge bays 370cm x 600cm in the public car park immediately behind the community hub.
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 main doors open automatically (towards you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in) wide.
- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- 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 easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in the foyer.
- The facility is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 310cm x 370cm (10ft 2in x 12ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the toilet.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet is peninsular.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the right.
- The type of sink is fixed.
- Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
- As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the foyer.
- There is level access to the 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 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 223cm (5ft x 7ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 130cm (4ft 3in) high.
- 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 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.