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Braniel Community Centre

Warren Grove, Belfast, BT5 7JN

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the far end of the corridor, on the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance, either side of the kitchen.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building, off Warren Grove.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • This is a very small car park, with only two spaces. Although not designated as Blue Badge bays, they would normally be reserved for mobility-impaired users of the centre, due to the challenging topography of the local area.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • There is ample unmarked and unrestricted on-street parking located along Warren Grove, Woodview Drive and other local roads.
      Due to the topography of the area, there are steep slopes to access the community centre from all on-street parking spaces.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right of the building as you approach it from Warren Grove.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow walkways and doors permanently held open.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Main Hall)

  • The room is located to the left as you enter the building through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 142cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the building through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 82cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a toaster, a kettle and a fridge.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Only the top oven is within 70cm - 105cm from the floor. The bottom oven is below 70cm from the floor.
    The kitchen contains a serving hatch through to the corridor outside the Main Hall, at a height of 90cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the far end of the corridor on the right as you pass through the second set of doors at the main entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 9m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 212cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high 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 low 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 74cm 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 low 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 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.