Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From the A2/Watling Road, take the A227 exit towards Gravesend (C).
At the roundabout, take the first exit onto Wrotham Road/A227.
At the next roundabout, take the first exit onto Coldharbour Road.
Turn left onto Hall Road and the venue will be located on the right. - The venue shares a car park with the adjacent leisure centre.
- From the A2/Watling Road, take the A227 exit towards Gravesend (C).
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is located on Hall Road, serviced by the 417 Gravesend - Shorne - Cliffe, and the 489 Gravesend - Southfleet - Longfield - New Ash Green.
- For more information on travelling by bus please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Gravesend.
- Gravesend Train Station is approximately 1.4 miles away.
- For more information on Gravesend Train Station please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on Southeastern Railway please click here (opens new tab).
Getting Help and Assistance
- Northfleet Youth Centre please click here (new tab).
- There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
- There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request and audio on request.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include wheelchairs and shower chairs.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact any member of staff.
Parking
- The venue has shared parking facilities.
- The venue shares another venues parking facilities.
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Parking
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- The car park is shared with Gravesham Community Leisure Centre.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park does not have a barrier control system.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
- There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 250cm x 490cm.
- There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
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Paying
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- There are no parking charges for the car park.
- Parking is free for visitors of the venue.
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Access from the Car Park
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- 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
- The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
- The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
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Drop-off Point(s)
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- There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).
Approach
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Approach
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- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
- The approach surface is uneven in places.
- There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach.
- The bollard(s) does/do not have a high colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
- The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has handrails on both sides.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the key fob reader is 107cm.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Entrance (Garden - Play area)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the indoor courts.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you pass the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located in the main ground floor corridor.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
- The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate.
- Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- This venue does not play background music in public areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Room(s) (Meeting Room 3 - Ground Floor)
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- The room surveyed was Meeting Room 3.
- Meeting Room 3 is located on the ground floor main corridor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture cannot be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Level Change (Indoor Courts)
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Step(s)
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- There is a/are step(s) located at the rear left of the ground floor main corridor.
- The step(s) is/are used to access the indoor courts.
- There is/are 5 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low.
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Comments
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- These steps can be overcome by the platform lift.
Indoor Courts
- There are indoor courts located at the rear of the venue.
- Access to this area is via steps or the platform lift.
- Photographs 1-3 show the entrance from the steps in the main corridor.
- The door is single, heavy and manual, and opens towards you with an access width of 85cm.
- Photographs 9-14 show the route to the platform lift from courtside.
- Photograph 9 shows the manual light gate that opens away from you with an access width of 80cm.
- There is then a heavy, manual door that opens away from you with an access width of 85cm.
- The court is marked for an assortment of games including football, basketball, tennis and others.
- The court can be booked from the main office.
Garden - Play Area
- There is a garden/play area at the rear of the venue, accessed through the exit within the indoor courts and a ramp.
- There is assorted play equipment available, with the surface for most being concrete.
- The surface under the climbing frame is rubberised.
- Access to the majority of the area is step-free.
Washroom (Ground Floor)
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Washroom Details
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- The washroom surveyed has a wash basin, a toilet and a wheel in shower.
- There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the building.
- The washroom surveyed is located on the ground floor corridor.
- The washroom surveyed is approximately 6m from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
- This washroom is shared.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
- The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
- The door(s) is/are locked by a locking handle.
- The door(s) is/are light to open.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the washroom are 280cm x 325cm.
- The washroom does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
- There are coat hooks at 90cm and 135cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm .
- As you face the wash basin the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 70cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- The washroom has a non-slip floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The cistern is close coupled and can act as a back rest.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 155cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 74cm.
- There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There are wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
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Bath Details
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- There is not a bath.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The colour contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The colour contrast between the shower wall-mounted grab rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Changing Area (Male - Ground Floor)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located in the ground floor main corridor.
- The changing area is approximately 5m from the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 2m from reception.
- The changing area is approximately 8m from the indoor courts.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a male changing area.
- Similar female changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is laminate.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 190cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are push.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Changing Area (Female - Ground Floor)
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Changing Area
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- There is a/are changing area(s) available.
- The changing area that was surveyed is located in the ground floor main corridor.
- The changing area is approximately 2m from the main entrance.
- The changing area is approximately 1m from reception.
- The changing area is approximately 10m from the indoor courts.
- There is step-free access to the changing area.
- The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers and standard toilets.
- This is a female changing area.
- Similar male changing area(s) are available.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The type of flooring in the changing area is laminate.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
- There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
- There are not lockers within the changing area.
- There is not a water dispenser available.
- The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
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Shower Facilities
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- Shower facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
- The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
- The height of the shower head(s) is/are 190cm.
- The shower control type(s) is/are push.
- There is no seat for the shower(s).
- There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
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Toilet Facilities
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- Toilet facilities are available.
- There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
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Baby Changing Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are not available.
Other Floors
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located at the rear of the ground floor main corridor.
- The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
- The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are not easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the ground floor main corridor.
- The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
- A member of staff is required to operate the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG (courts),G,1.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the lower ground floor.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 150cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are good.
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Comments
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- The entrance for the lift on the first floor is located within Meeting Room 1.
Area(s) (Upper Hall)
- The facilities/services located in the rear middle of the first floor corridor include; pool tables, a large screen TV, couches and access to the Editing Suite.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There are doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 150cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate.
- The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is vinyl, wood and laminate.
- There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
- There are desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
- Seating in this area includes; chairs with armrests, chairs with no armrests and sofas.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is no overhead signage in this area.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
- There is Braille signage on accessible toilet, standard toilet, meeting room, kitchen and some doors in this area.
- None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
- There is not background music in this area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
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Breakout Area(s)
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- There is a clear unobstructed route to the breakout area(s).
- There is room for a wheelchair user within the breakout space(s).
- The following types of seating can be found in breakout space(s); sofas, chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- There is a TV with subtitles in the breakout area.
- Vending machines are available.
- A cash machine is not available.
Room(s) (Meeting Room 1 - First Floor)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was Meeting Room 1.
- Meeting Room 1 is located on the first floor main corridor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is vinyl.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The platform lift has an entrance within meeting room 1 (photograph 6).
Room(s) (Meeting Room 2 - First Floor)
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Access
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- The room surveyed was Meeting Room 2.
- Meeting Room 2 is located on the first floor main corridor.
- There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
- Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, that is clearly visible.
- The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
- The colour contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- There is step-free access into the room(s).
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Room Details
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- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
- This room has a whiteboard.
- There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
- There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
- The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
- There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
- Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
- A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
- There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
- The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
- Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Kitchen (First Floor)
- The kitchen is located on the first floor corridor next to the staff office.
- There is step-free access, via lift, to the kitchen.
- There is a/are door(s) to access the kitchen.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are not push pad activated.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
- The height of the work surfaces are 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
- There is not a height adjustable work surface.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- Vending machines are not available.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) for public use.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor main corridor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 250cm (7ft 7in x 8ft 2in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The toilet has a non-slip floor.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 80cm.
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 115cm.
- The transfer space is obstructed by assorted bins on both sides.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste, general domestic waste and female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is not a shelf next to the toilet.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- Taps have clear markings to indicate hot and cold settings.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 80cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The lighting levels are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor main corridor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step-free access into the shared toilet(s), via lift.
- There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
- There is not a lowered wash basin.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
