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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, computer rooms and salon.
• The venue consists of two adjoining buildings, Tovell and B Block.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:30 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 07:30 - 19:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 19:00.
• Thursday 07:30 - 19:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Leek.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Congleton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 604cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 10in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located on the path leading from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the path leading from the car park to the entrance.
• There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight ramp in front of the entrance at the top of the main ramp and steps (shown in photographs 5 and 6).

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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.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There are seats in some of the corridors.
  • The seats have armrests.

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Level Change (Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the ground floor, leading to the lift and The Hub.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).

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Entrance (The Hub)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).

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Library (The Hub)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is an ordering service.
• It takes approximately 1-2 days to process an order.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.

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  • There are security barriers at the entrance to The Hub.
  • The width between the barriers is 132cm.
  • Books and auxiliary aids can be ordered from the main library at Kedleston Road.
  • There is a self-service issue and return console at the front of the library.
  • The height of to the top of the screen is 149cm.
  • The height of the book scanbed is 78cm.
  • There is a catalogue terminal at the top of the ramp.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 154cm.
  • The height to the keyboard is 98cm.

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Reception (The Hub Help Desk)

• The Hub Help Desk is located to the right as you enter The Hub.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Hub entrance.
• The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 05/11/2020.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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Level Change (The Hub)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the rear of the library.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a similar set of stairs at the end of the Tovell Building corridor which gives access to floors 1 and 2. There is a similar set of stairs located at the far end of the B Block corridor which gives access to all floors.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 106cm x 144cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The external controls have Braille markings but the internal controls do not.

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Reception (Salon)

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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  • The salon reception is located on the 2nd floor.
  • There is seating in the reception area.
  • The seats have armrests.

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Salon

• The salon operates as a training salon and is open to the public.
• There are sinks.
• The height of the sinks is 91cm.
• There is a lever mixer shower head attached to each sink.
• There are seats.
• The seats have armrests.
• There are desks.
• The height of the desks is 92cm.
• There are overhead dryers.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the salon.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 31m (33yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the far end of the main corridor.
  • There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on all floors. The accessible toilets on the first floor have poor colour contrast between the seat and pan (shown in photographs 3 and 4).
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 216cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the second floor.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the far end of the main corridor leading off the foyer.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Tovell main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor at the far end of the main corridor.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are additional male toilets in the stairwell of floors 1 and 2 in the adjoining building.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.