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Disabled Access Guide for East Grinstead Central
Queensmere House
49 Queen′s Road
East Grinstead
West Sussex
RH19 1BG
Tel: 0845 1550043
Fax: 01293 442399
Web: http://www.centralsussex.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : Teaching rooms, air conditioned IT workshops, a cookery demonstration room, an art studio, Intuition Holistic and Beauty Therapy Salon, a hairdressing salon, a dark room and aerobics and dance studio with fully sprung floor.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in East Grinstead.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is East Grinstead.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.3m x 4.8m (10ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 23m (25yd) 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.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The designated parking bays are located at the front of the car park.
The main parking area has a height restriction of 235cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
Reception (Main)
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Enquiries Desk)
The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.
The Intuition Holistic and Beauty Therapy Salon is situated on the 1st floor.
The photograph shows one of the classrooms available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located in the foyer area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-G-1-2.
The lift is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not 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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located off the foyer area.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
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 locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 130cm x 180cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the adapted toilet.
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
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.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 90cm (2ft 11in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the foyer area.
The female toilets are 7m (22ft 11in) from the main 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 on the 1st floor.
The male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are additional standard toilets available on the 1st and 2nd floors.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
To contact the Holistic and Beauty Therapy Salon please call 01342 301339.
