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Disabled Access Guide for Dove Lodge
49 Beach Road
Littlehampton
West Sussex
BN17 5JG
Tel: 01903 719451
Email: info@dove-lodge.org.uk
Web: http://www.arun.gov.uk/dovelodge
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Littlehampton.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
On street Blue Badge parking is located in front of the building.
The convenient dropoff point is located in front of the building
The photo shows the Blue Badge parking and drop off point.
Outside Access (Beach Road - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Beach Road - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located bypassing the entrance steps.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 124cm (4ft ).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The photograph shows the steps to the entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There are community group offices on the 1st floor.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the main corridor.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.5m (3ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located adjacent to the reception foyer.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 190cm x 150cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 11in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 71cm (2ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 79cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the corridor beyond the reception foyer.
The female toilets are 16m (17yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the corridor beyond the reception foyer.
The male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service cannot be requested.
The photo shows a room used by the community groups.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the ramp bypassing the steps.
Comments
This venue provides meeting rooms for community groups, charities and statutory agencies.
