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The Howard Stand - Pitchside Designated and Standard Viewing Areas

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

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Access To (Designated Viewing Area - West End)

Designated Viewing Area (Pitchside - West End)

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located in Block XH, at the west end of the stand.
  • 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 clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Access To (Designated Viewing Area - East End)

Designated Viewing Area (Pitchside - East End)

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located in Block XA at the east end of the stand.
  • 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 clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).

Access To (Spectator Seating Area - Blocks XA - XC)

Spectator Seating Area (Blocks XA - XC)

  • The seating area is partially sheltered.
  • There is tiered seating in this area.
  • Designated spaces for wheelchair users are available.
  • There is standard seating with step-free level access in this area.
  • Step-free level access seating is located in the front row of Blocks XB and XC .
  • All the other rows of seating have stepped access.
  • Seating available includes: flip-down seats without armrests.
  • This seating area does not have a dedicated food and drink outlet.
  • This seating area has toilet facilities with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptions is located in the right rear corner of Block XA.
    Standard toilets are located in the concourse behind the stand.

Toilet with Adaptations (Block XA - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the right rear corner of Block XA.
    • The distance from the designated seating in Block XA is 8m.
    • 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 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 (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 154cm (width) x 249cm (depth) and there is 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 90cm (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 87cm 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 90cm 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Western Terrace - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the Western Terrace concourse level, at the south end of the stand.
    • 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 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 99cm.
    • 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 low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 171cm (width) x 203cm (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 82cm (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 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm 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 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 94cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 118cm and 189cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.