Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Whitegate Health Centre and Aroma Cafe.
- Related link Whitegate Health Centre.
- Related link Aroma.
Opening Times
- Monday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 21:00.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Blackpool.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Blackpool North.
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.
- Free parking is subject to restriction and parking charges.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 dropped kerbs.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 153cm (5ft) 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 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the front of the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (First Floor 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.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 153cm (5ft) 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 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (First Floor Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located at the front of the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right and left of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 235cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 9in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are shallow.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Outside Access (Whitegate Pharmacy Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located within Whitegate Health Centre.
- There is level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
Reception (Counter)
- The desk is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has 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.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is in the Whitegate Health Centre.
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 are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.
