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Disabled Access Guide for Heath Training Centre
Free School Lane
Halifax
West Yorkshire
HX1 2PT
Tel: 01422 394068
Fax: 01422 394169
Email: cindy.dean@calderdale.gov.uk
Web: http://www.calderdale.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Halifax.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Halifax.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance )
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 157cm (5ft 1in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right and left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
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 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Dining Hall)
This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.
Level Change (Dining Hall)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right and left of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
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 80cm (2ft 7in).
Reception
The reception desk is 25m (27yd) 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 medium.
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.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The only access to the mezzanine room is by 3 medium steps with no handrail.
Restaurant / Bar (Dinning Room)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 5m (16ft 4in) from the dinning room entrance.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is varied hot and cold meals.
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 tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter.
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 twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 205cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 8in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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 adapted 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 adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 42cm (1ft 4in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
The route from the main building to the dining room has a steep slope or 12 medium steps with handrails on both sides.
The photographs show the steep slope and the steps between the main buiding and the dinning room.
