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Disabled Access Guide for Hampshire Record Office
Sussex Street
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8TH
Tel: 01962 846154
Fax: 01962 878681
Textphone: 0808 100 2484
Email: enquiries.archives@hants.gov.uk
Web: http://www.hants.gov.uk/archives
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Archives & Local Studies, Common Room, Cinema, Education Room.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Winchester.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Winchester.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The nearest designated bay is 105m (115yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 107m (117yd) 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 loose chippings.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Sussex Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The door is push pad operated.
There are alternative manual revolving doors next to this door.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
There are height adjustable tables, CCTV viewer that enlarges text and an ultra violet lamp available.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
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 behind reception.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.05m x 1.35m (3ft 5in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 79cm.
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 not 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 low.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Cinema
The cinema has 1 screens.
All screens have level access.
There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
Designated spaces are situated at the front of the cinema.
The wheelchair can be left with the patron.
Companions sit directly next to you.
It is 15m (16yd) from the adapted toilet to the furthest screen.
This venue does not have audio description.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Subtitles are not available.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
Assistance dogs are allowed in the cinema.
There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter behind reception.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
This is the male toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 170cm (4ft 10in x 5ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 3in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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.
There is not a sink.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 medium.
The female adapted toilet is located within the standard female toilets.
The female adapted toilet is identical to the male adapted toilet.
The floor manoeuvring space is 85cm x 170cm.
Accessible Toilet (Unisex)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
The accessible toilet is located on the second floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 210cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 116cm (3ft 9in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the accessible 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 45cm (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 cannot 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 76cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 medium.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 9in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
This is by lift.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located behind reception.
The female toilets are 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located behind reception.
The male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents are available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
