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Highfield Community Centre
High Green
Belfast
BT13 3SA
Tel: 0289 0391009
Fax: 0289 0711656
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk/communitycentres
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Monday | 18:30 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 18:30 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 18:30 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 18:30 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Friday | 18:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Belfast.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Great Victoria Street.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There are parking lay-bys outside both entrances.
There are no dropped kerbs on either lay-by.
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 main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) 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 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
It is possible to access this entrance via footpaths from High Green to the rear of the building.
The footpaths have easy sloping tarmac surfaces and are apporximately 40 metres long.
There are no dropped kerbs on High Green.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located on Highfield Terrace in front of the building.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are low.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the right side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
It is necessary for this door to be opened from the inside.
No Level Access (Accessible 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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
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 98cm (3ft 2in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 220cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 2in).
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 95cm (3ft 1in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
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 fair.
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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 immediately beyond the accessible entrance.
The female and male toilets are 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
This venue is not part of a local or national disability initiative.
The photograph shows the main hall.
