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Howard Stand - Lower Tier Concourse

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

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Access To (Howard Stand - Lower Tier Concourse)

  • The concourse is located on the first floor of the Howard Stand which is located on the south side of the cricket ground.
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  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, a very easy slope and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the lift lobby.
  • The lift bypasses the steps.
  • There are 20+ steps with 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are 4 sets of stairs to access the concourse, with the number of steps varying.
  • There are double manual doors which open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Lift (Howard Stand)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the west end of the Howard Stand.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy slope and manual doors.
  • The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a low 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • The majority of the internal 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, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the concourse.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the female and male toilets at the east end of the concourse.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located at the east and west end of the concourse.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located at the east and west end of the concourse.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located at the east end of the concourse.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in all the female and male toilets.

Stand

  • There is step-free level access throughout the concourse.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There are toilets with adaptations, ambulant toilets, standard toilets and baby changing facilities available.
  • There are food and drink counters situated along the concourse.
  • There are designated spaces for wheelchair users within this stand.
  • The designated spaces are located at the front of the concourse behind the main seating areas.
  • There is not designated seating for ambulant disabled people within the stand.
  • Access to the Main Spectator Seating View
    • There is stepped access to the main spectator seating.
    • There are 20+ steps with handrails on both sides.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
    • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The top 6 steps from the concourse to seating have a handrail on both sides and are 16cm high.

Designated Viewing Area (Concourse)

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the front of the concourse, behind the main seating area.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
  • The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • The number of spaces for wheelchair users varies.
  • The view from this area is obstructed.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats without armrests.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Food and Drink (The Howard Stand - First Floor)

  • The food and drink counters are located at the rear of the concourse.
  • The food and drink counters are not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access to the food and drink counters.
  • None of the counters are between the recommended heights of 95cm - 110cm.
  • There are no lowered sections at the food and drink counters.
  • Menus are digital.
  • The following are available: takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • Assistance is available when ordering food and drink.

Changing Places (Howard Stand - Lower Tier Concourse - First Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the first floor, at the rear east end of the concourse.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • The distance from the lift is 98m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 335cm (width) x 394cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 78cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 174cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 170cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 85cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 79cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • A privacy screen is not available.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Howard Stand - Lower Tier Concourse - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, at the west end of the concourse.
    • The distance from the lift is 32m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial, written text, dementia friendly and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • 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 141cm (width) x 246cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 87cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 80cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary 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.