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Easington Lane - Community Access Point 2

Brickgarth, Easington Lane, Houghton-le-Spring, Tyne and Wear, DH5 0LE

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Introduction

  • Services / facilities within the building include a community hall.
  • Services / facilities within the grounds include a children's play area, community gardening area, memorial garden and an outdoor gym.

Location

  • There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Seaham.
  • The nearest Metro Station is South Hylton.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does not have its own car park.

Outside Access (Community Hall Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the left hand building.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
    • 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) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the right of the community hall 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 the left going up.
    • The width of the ramp/slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the community hall entrance.
    • There is/are 2 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Outside Access (Garden Front Entrance Gate)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front, between the community centre and community hall.
    • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 386cm.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located on the path beyond the gate.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • This venue does play background music.
  • Music is played during some events and activities.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are good.

Community Hall

  • The community hall is located directly ahead as you enter via the community hall entrance.
  • There is step-free access from the community hall entrance.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The flooring in the community hall is wood.
  • The flooring is shiny and may appear to be wet.
  • There is seating available.
  • The seating does not have armrests.
  • There are tables in the community hall.
  • The height of the tables are 66cm.
  • There is a stage at the rear of the main hall.
  • There are 3 steps to access the stage.
  • The height of the steps is 23cm (highest).
  • The steps do have handrails on either side.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails are 90cm from the pitch-line.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally at the top or bottom.
  • The community hall holds a variety of events and can be booked or hired.

Garden

  • The garden is located at the rear of the community centre.
  • The garden is accessed via the gate to the right of the community hall.
  • The garden area is accessed via grass.
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some slight and steep slopes throughout the garden.
  • There are some planting beds, a green house, a memorial garden and an outdoor gym.

Toilet with Adaptations (Community Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the community hall entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the area through the door, at the front left of the community hall.
    • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • Features and Dimensions View
    • This is a shared toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 215cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 1in).
    • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (2ft).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a mixer tap.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Position of Fixtures View
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is not a mirror.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 129cm (4ft 3in).
    • 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).
    • 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).
  • Colour Contrast and Lighting View
    • There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall.
    • There is a low visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is signage on the corridor door for the toilets.
    • The corridor door has a slight lip on the threshold.
    • There is a separate hot water heater located at the rear right of the sink at a height of 140cm.

Standard Toilet(s) (Community Hall)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
    • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the area through the door, at the front left of the community hall.
    • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the community hall main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
  • Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
    • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the front right of the community hall.
    • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the community hall main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located in the area through the door, at the front left of the community hall.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 66cm (2ft 2in).
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • Comments View
    • There is a slight lip on the threshold to enter the corridor to the female standard toilets and the baby change unit.
    • There is a slight lip on the threshold to enter the male toilets.