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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a community hub with advice and information, signposting services, a community library, charity shop, public computers and meeting/training spaces.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chester-le-Street.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Shiney Row public car park.
  • The car park is located to the right of the building, along Shiney Row.
  • There is not a/are not Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The public car park has steep to very steep slopes throughout.

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Opening Times (Main SHaRP building)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Beatrice Terrace.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
  • The push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • 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.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

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

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Computer Lobby

• The computer lobby is located on the ground floor, immediately to the right as you enter the main entrance.
• The flooring in the lobby is vinyl.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There are tables available.
• The heights of the table are between 63cm and 67cm.
• There are chairs without armrests available.
• There is desk space around the edge of the room with a height of 77cm.
• There are 7 computers available for public use.

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Opening Times (Shiney Things Charity Shop)

• Monday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 15:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Shiney Things Charity Shop

• The charity shop is located on the ground floor, immediately left upon entering through the main entrance.
• The shop has a single door that may be difficult to open.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of the door is 85cm.
• Inside the shop, there is a 150cm by 150cm space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The flooring is vinyl.
• The height of display racks range from 70cm to 200cm.
• Staff members can assist customers with accessing items.

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Opening Times (Community Library)

• Monday 09:30 - 16:15.
• Tuesday 09:30 - 12:15.
• Tuesday 14:00 - 16:15.
• Wednesday 09:30 - 16:15.
• Thursday 09:30 - 16:15.
• Friday 09:30 - 16:15.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Community Library

• The community library is located on the ground floor, directly ahead as you enter the main entrance.
• There is a small corridor to access the library.
• This corridor has 2 single doors.
• Both doors open away from you (push).
• Both doors may be difficult to open.
• Both doors have an opening width of 85cm.
• The flooring in the library is carpet.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a table with an underside height of 71cm.
• There is a mixture of seating available, with and without arms.
• There is a range of children's toys and play equipment available.

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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the computer lobby.
• There is a single door to access the meeting room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The opening width of the door is 76cm.
• There is limited space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The flooring in the meeting room is carpet.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a table with an underside height of 66cm.
• There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests available.

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Multi-Purpose Room

• The multi-purpose room is located on the ground floor, at the rear of the building, at the rear of the corridor to the rear right of the computer lobby.
• There is a single door to the multi-purpose room that may be difficult to open.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of the door is 88cm.
• The flooring is vinyl.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There are tables available.
• The height of the tables are 77cm.
• There are chairs without armrests available.
• There is a serving counter for refreshments with a height of 92cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the corridor at the rear right of the computer lobby.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Training Room 1

• Training room 1 is located on the first floor, to the right of the corridor, which is left as you exit the lift.
• There is a single door to access the training room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The opening width of the door is 79cm.
• The flooring in the training room is carpet.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a large meeting table in the middle of the room. The height of the table is 66cm.
• There are unfixed chairs available.

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Training Room 2

• Training room 2 is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is a single door to access the training room.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door may be difficult to open.
• The opening width of the door is 80cm.
• The flooring in the training room is carpet.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is a large table in this room. The height of the table is 68cm.
• There is a coffee table in this room. The height of the coffee table is 49cm.
• There is a mix of chairs with and without armrests.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Door - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left in the corridor, at the rear right of the computer lobby.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 210cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and open waste paper bin 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high 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 low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Door - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the right in the corridor, at the rear right of the computer lobby.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 210cm (4ft 12in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is not 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 open waste paper bin 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 both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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 high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Children's Toilet - Community Library)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the community library, on the right-hand side.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are low to moderate.
• Comments View
  • The toilets and basins in this cubicle are lowered for children.