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Overview (Burngreave Vestry Hall)

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• About View
  • This is a community centre.
  • Services available in the venue include: a main hall which can be used for a variety of purposes, multiple meeting rooms, offices, and toilet facilities.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking and a public car park nearby.
  • The nearest parking is located on Grimesthorpe Road South (unmarked, unrestricted on-street parking and a small free public car park).
  • The nearest train station is Sheffield.
  • The nearest tram stop is Fitzalan Square/Ponds Forge.
  • 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 the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the two meeting rooms in the basement.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • All other floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed 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 to the left as you exit the Main Lift on Floor 2.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: different languages (on request) and large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the basement, on floor 1 and floor 2.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard female toilets on floor 1 and floor 2.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on floor 1 and floor 2.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on floor 1.

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Parking

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• 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 unrestricted and unmarked on-street parking located on Grimesthorpe Road South, Bressingham Road and Clun Road.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located on Grimesthorpe Road South.
  • The name of the car park is Grimesthorpe Road South Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the pedestrianised section of Grimesthorpe Road South, next to Burngreave Road and opposite Ellesmere Green.
• The entrance area is 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 an intercom at a height of 134cm.
• 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 are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 104cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• The reception was closed when surveyed (September 2024); as such, it was not possible to test the hearing loop system. There is not a Reception seating area.

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Stairs (From Main Entrance and Reception into Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter through the main entrance.
• The ground floor and floor 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 9 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (From Main Entrance and Reception to Basement)

• The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the right as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The ground floor and basement can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 11 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance (second set of doors) is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors B, G, 1, 2 and 3 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 104cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a separate door to exit, an audible announcer and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Main Stairs - Floor 1 to Floor 2)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building, to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
• Floors 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (Main Stairs - Floor 2 to Floor 3)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the building, to the left as you enter through the main entrance.
• Floors 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Main Hall)

• The room is located immediately to the right as you exit the main lift on floor 1.
• The distance from the main lift is 4m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
• 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.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards 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.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
• 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.
• It was not possible to test the hearing loop system when the venue was surveyed (September 2024).

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Room (Room 1A - Example of Meeting Room)

• The room is located at the far end of the corridor on the right, to the left as you exit the main lift on floor 1.
• The distance from the main lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• 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 88cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is not 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is a small lip on the door's threshold. There are 7 additional rooms similar to this one available. Some have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Basement - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the basement, straight ahead as you exit the main lift.
  • The distance from the main lift is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 182cm (width) x 222cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm 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 waste 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, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you exit the main lift on Floor 1.
  • The distance from the Main Lift is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a lift and step-free level access.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • 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 168cm (width) x 206cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 109cm (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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is an additional soap dispenser and a height of 132cm. This facility was out of order when surveyed (September 2024).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you exit the Main Lift on Floor 2.
  • The distance from the Main Lift is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium 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 172cm (width) x 222cm (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 115cm (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 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • 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 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 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 1)

• The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located on Floor 1, through the doors to the left as you exit the Main Lift.
• The distance from the Main Lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
• The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is no ambulant cubicle in the male toilets.

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Standard Toilet Facilities (Floor 2)

• The male and female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
• The toilets are located diagonally to the left as you exit the main lift on floor 2.
• The distance from the main lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route has a lift and step-free level access.
• There is step-free level access into the toilets.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
• There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
• The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
• There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
• The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is no ambulant cubicle in the male toilets.