Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in St Andrews.
- The nearest mainline station is Leuchars.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 630cm (11ft 10in x 20ft 8in).
- The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 21m (23yd) 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.
- 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 have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) 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 180cm (5ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- The desk is generally staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Braille signage is available.
- Tactile signage is available.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located towards the back of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4.
- The lift is 40m (44yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 7 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located in some of the ground floor rooms.
- There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 1004.
- The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 350cm x 425cm (11ft 6in x 13ft 11in).
- The bed is 58cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 25cm (0ft 10in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a lowered bar, lowered bookcase, cords for curtains, wide door access.
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are lowered washing machine in the laundry room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 77cm.
- The door is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 in height.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is low.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- Flashing alarms is available.
- Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There are 0 accessible rooms with baths.
- There are 7 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Level Change (Adapted Room)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the services.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Coffee Shop)
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- Menus are hand held only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold food.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located in both the standard male and female toilets.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- Details given are for the male adapted 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- 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 lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located towards the back of the ground floor (Level 1).
- The female and male toilets are 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.