Access Guide
Getting To (Riding)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge bays has step-free level access.
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- Access to Riding is via the main entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Riding is located in the secure area of the unit.
- Riding is approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- Enter the ARC unit via the main entrance then proceed to the reception desk ahead.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny .
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Parking (ARC)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in front of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
- The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m from main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and staff permit holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are more than 10 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require an app.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance (ARC - Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 117cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The second door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a card reader to activate the doors when exiting. The height of the reader is 138cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (External Entrance To Wards)
- This entrance is located after passing reception.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Ward (Riding)
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Ward Information
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- This is a mental health and learning difficulties ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 10 side rooms available.
- There are 10 beds in total on the ward.