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Introduction

Northwood Young People's Centre (NYPC) run sessions for 10 to 19 year olds (up to 25 with additional needs) project nights and performance events.

Location

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Carpenders Park.
The nearest underground station is Northwood.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 480cm (12ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 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.

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 door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).

Second set of doors View
- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

Inside Access

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

Level Change (Sports Hall & Standard Toilets)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located off the main corridor.
There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
There is a lift to access this area/service.
The lift does bypass the step(s).

Lift (Sports Hall & Standard Toilets)

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the main corridor.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LGF, UGF.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 14 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do not have handrails.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are low.
Other View
- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the viewing gallery and computer room.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located off the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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 width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- 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 for the toilet.
- 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 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor level, near the sports hall.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the lower ground floor level, near the sports hall.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.