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Summary

• The most accessible entrance has a steep ramp/slope and steps.
• There are 2 floors once inside.
• There is stepped access once inside.
• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• The following are also available: seating.
• Toilet and changing facilities available include: standard showers, a Changing Places facility and standard toilets.
• There are no accessible bedrooms available.

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Public Transport

• The nearest train station is Edenbridge Town.

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Entrance (Classrooms)

• The entrance surveyed is located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free level access at this entrance.
• This entrance has a bell.
• Positioned at a recommended height: the bell (below 120cm).
• There are double manual doors which open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 132cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double manual doors which open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.

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Parking (Main Car Park)

• This site has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a concrete surface.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders only.
• There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m from the reception.
• Obstacles from the car park include: grass and uneven surfaces.

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Classrooms/Education Facilities

• There is a main classroom area with smaller rooms located off the first room.
• The smaller rooms are accessed via double doors.
• There is a rest area within the main classroom that has armchairs.

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Getting Around (Main Classroom)

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the building.
• There are armchairs and chairs without armrests available throughout the building.
• All flooring in the area is smooth and even.
• The majority of the flooring has a very shiny finish, which could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Lighting levels are low in some areas.
• There may be background noise here.

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Parking (Blue Badge Parking)

• This site has a car park.
• This is an open air car park with a compacted earth and concrete surface.
• Parking is free for all users.
• There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays.
• The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 230cm x 460cm.
• There is no hatched zone.
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 100m from the Reception.
• Obstacles from the car park include: grass and uneven surfaces.

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Standard Shower (Classroom Lobby Area)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the Gallery lobby.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is a toilet, wash hand basin, and baby change table within the shower.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located to the right within the Gallery lobby .
• There is step-free level access into the accessible toilet.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 4m from the classroom entrance.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• The door is manual, opens outwards and has a fair colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 86cm.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm x 222cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the seat.
• The lateral transfer space is 72cm from the side of the toilet pan to the wall.
• There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and towel dispenser.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
• The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm.
• There is pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height (within 10cm from the floor).
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid.
• The cubicle does not have coat hooks.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the dropdown rail and the floor.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat.

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Standard Toilet (Middle Yard Male)

• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a poor colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The male standard toilet was surveyed.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.

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Standard Toilet (Middle Yard Female)

• The door is manual, opens inwards and has a good colour contrast with the surrounding walls.
• The male standard toilet was surveyed.

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Entrance (Reception)

• The entrance surveyed is located to the left of the Middle Yard building.
• There is not step-free access at this entrance.
• There is one step.
• There is a single manual door which opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• There is not a second set of doors.

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Stairs (Spiral)

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1.
• There are 14 steps between floors.
• The steps are not clearly marked with a handrail on the right going up.
• The stairs are open.
• This is a spiral staircase and will be narrower in some areas.
• Reception staff will meet clients on the ground floor when necessary.

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Reception (Located in Middle Yard Buillding)

• There is not step-free access to this reception.
• The height of the reception counter is 72cm.
• There is not a low level desk or counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels are low at this reception.
• There is no (or very little) background noise here.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are sofas and chairs without armrests available in the reception area.
• The reception office for all accommodation at Bore Place is located in the Middle Yard Building Staff can meet customers on the ground floor to avoid the spiral staircase.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other AccessAble Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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• Bore Place - Mulberry Cottage link (new tab) - click here
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