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East Stand - Long Room

Yorkshire County Cricket Club, Headingley Stadium, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3DP

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Overview

  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the first, second and third floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor next to the Long Room.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the East Stand.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 180cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left after entering.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • The ground, first, second and third floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (East Stand - First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating

  • The Long Room is located on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 109cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • There is an additional food and drink counter at the end of the room, the height of the counter is 91cm.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open both ways.
    • The width of the opening is 180cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the designated seating area.
    • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed.
    • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
    • The view from this seating area is clear from obstructions.
    • Companions sit behind you.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
    • There is step-free access to the rear row of seating and stepped access to all remaining rows. There is stepped access to the internal spectator seating area.
    • There is an additional internal designated viewing area.

Designated Viewing Area (Internal)

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located to the right after you enter.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the designated viewing area.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • The designated viewing area is clearly signed.
  • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
  • The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit behind you.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).