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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre is located on The Marlowes West Hemel Hempstead and can be accessed by the M1.
    Take A414 to Longlands in Hemel Hempstead (1.4 miles).
    Head north-west on Exit 8 towards A414 (0.2 miles).
    Continue onto A414 (0.1 miles).
    At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Breakspear Way/A414 (0.6 miles).
    At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto St Albans Road/A414 (0.4 miles).
    Continue on Longlands. Take Adeyfield Road to Marlowes (1.5 miles).
    Turn right onto Longlands Go through 2 roundabouts (0.5 miles).
    At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Broadfield Road (0.3 miles).
    At the roundabout, take the 1st exit onto Adeyfield Road Go through one roundabout (0.4 miles).
    Continue onto Midland Road (0.3 miles).
    At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit onto Marlowes and Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre will be on the right.
  • Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre has its own Blue Badge car park for visitors which is located at the rear of the building with 10+ bays.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is located on The Marlowes 381 ft from Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre with routes 748, 759, 2, 4,29, 31, 46, 307 and 532 operating here.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Hemel Hempstead 1.7 miles from Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the link below for up to date bus services.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to aid transferring around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does have a barrier control system.
  • Controls at the barrier are within the range of 100cm to 110cm.
  • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 366cm x 611cm (12ft x 20ft 1in).
  • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Car Park Entrance.

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Getting To (Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre First Floor Services)

• Access to Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre First Floor Services is via the Main Entrance.
• Enter via the Main Entrance and follow the main corridor all the way to the main reception waiting area. Turn right proceed to the end of the corridor and turn right through the double doors. Take the lift located on the left to the first floor. Exit the lift turn left and the First Floor Services are located straight ahead.
• There is step free access, via lift, to Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre First Floor Services.
• Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre First Floor Services is approximately 2m from the lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, double door(s) between the Main Entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Other Floors (Access To Children's Reception)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Lift To Children's Reception)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left on entering the Main Entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
• The clear door width is 80cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 99cm x 130cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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Entrance (Marlowes Health & Wellbeing Centre First Floor Services)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left on exiting the lift.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right on entering the First Floor Service Entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the First Floor Service Entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+) .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access once inside.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Wayfinding signage is available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl/laminate.
• There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Audiology)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Audiology.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Room)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consultation Room 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Interview Room)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Interview Room 3.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• There are no chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located on the first floor on the main corridor.
  • The facility is approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the First Floor Service Entrance.
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 447cm x 298cm.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 310cm (10ft 2in).
  • Drop down rails are not provided.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm.
  • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor straight ahead on exiting the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 176cm (7ft 5in x 5ft 9in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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 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 soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 93cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor on the Treatment corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the First Floor Service Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Related Access Guides

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