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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Two meeting rooms.

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• Comments View
  • Suffolk Family Carers provide a range of advices and services to Family Carers as well as raising awareness of Family Carer issues.
  • Visitors should go to the main reception in Unit 9.
  • Unit 8 is used by staff only.
  • There is seating available by the pond just outside Unit 6. Meetings with Carers can take place here in good weather.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Westerfield.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 19:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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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 directly outside the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 480cm (9ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the accessible entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the accessible 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.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 around the Blue Badge bays is tarmac, the rest of the car park is loose chippings.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Unit 6)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of Unit 6.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a bell, 126cm high, by the first set of doors, for attention if the doors are locked or assistance is required.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Unit 9)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Unit 9)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance - Unit 9)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance - Unit 9 Ramp One)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the rear of the venue.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Level Change (Accessible Entrance Unit - 9 Ramp Two)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception (Unit 9)

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Unit 9)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance 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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Inside Access (Unit 6)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a wheelchair available for visitors to borrow. This is stored by the main entrance.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Unit 9)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 210cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not 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 sanitary, waste paper pedal bin and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can 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 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Unit 9)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located just beyond reception.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Unit 6)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located just past the reception area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 193cm x 211cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 48cm (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 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • This toilet also acts as the standard female toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Unit 6)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located just past reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located to the rear of 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 not available.