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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a day centre.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a social room, art room, dining room, first aid room, kitchen, conservatory, toilets and changing place.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Chestfield and Swalecliffe Train Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in any of the following rooms - snug, social room, first aid room.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print, Makaton (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: disability awareness training.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the end of Longfield Close.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is signposted and has markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 270cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a bell at a height of 140cm.
• There is a key pad at a height of 118cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 103cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 1m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 86cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Social Room)

• The room is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• 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 away from you.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Art Room)

• The room is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is an alternative entrance from the Conservatory.
  The width of the door is 76cm and there is a slight ramp in front of the entrance.

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Room (The Snug)

• The room is located at the rear the building off the Conservatory.
• The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is stepped access into the room.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The step is clearly marked.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 6cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (First Aid Room)

• The room is located to the right from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Conservatory)

• The room is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• 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 access via a very easy slope into the room.
• There is a small lip at the threshold.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• 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.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a play area.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Admin Office)

• The room is located to the left from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Dining Room

• The dining room is located to the left from the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some 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.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located to the left from the main entrance off the Dining Room.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is an alternative door to access the kitchen.
  The width of the door is 75cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a height adjustable counter.
  The height of the service counter is 88cm.

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Area (Garage)

• The garage is located in the garden.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• Facilities available in this area include: gardening and a toilet.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• Access throughout the area may include narrow openings.
• Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• The 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.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Garage)

• The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilet is located in the garage.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilet.
• 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 70cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
• There is a wash basin and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right from the main entrance off the main corridor.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a transfer space on both sides.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right from the main entrance off the main corridor.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the right from the main entrance off the main corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the Changing Place.

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Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 98cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 500cm (width) x 307cm (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 left side is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 200cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 240cm.
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 190cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 120cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin, a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Garden from the Conservatory)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building off the Conservatory.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• 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 away from you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• There is another door to access the garden from the Conservatory.
  The width of the door is 73cm and there is a short steep ramp beyond the entrance without handrails.

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Entrance (Garden from Art Room)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the Art Room.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going down.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

• The following is available in this area: gardens.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, grass, compact earth and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.