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Disabled Access Guide for Oscroft Centre
North Nottinghamshire College
Carlton Road
Worksop
Nottinghamshire
S81 7AY
Tel: 01909 504 504
Fax: 01909 504 505
Email: webcontact@nnc.ac.uk
Web: http://www.nnc.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Art and Design, 2D and 3D studios .
Opening Times (Term Time)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening Times (Holiday Time)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Worksop.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Worksop.
There is 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 front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.5m x 4.5m (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 19m (21yd) 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.
There is not 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.
Any overspill from this car park can be accommodated in the car park for A Block.
Please see the guide to A Block for details.
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 double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 138cm (4ft 6in) wide.
There is a slight threshold at the entrance of the door.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located directly in front of the door.
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 140cm (4ft 7in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is infrared.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used in accessible areas of the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Library (IT Room and Classroom)
The library does have computers with accessible software.
Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
A large text keyboard is available for computer users.
A large rollerball mouse is available for computer users.
A height adjustable table is available for computer users.
Other computer auxiliary aids include adapted joysticks.
Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes large screen monitors.
The computers in this room have TextEase, Widget, Work Symbols and Symwriter. They are also networked to the computers to the main building at Carlton Road.
There are 2 more networked computers in the classroom located round the corner from The Theatre.
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 tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located within a cubicle in the standard male and female toilets.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
The details here are for the male toilets..
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 188cm x 153cm (6ft 2in x 5ft ).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
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 not available in the cubicle.
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 are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 119cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible 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.
The adapted toilet within the standard female toilets is similar in layout, except the transfer space is on the left.
There is a hand dryer outside of the adapted cubicle, next to the door. It is placed lower than 100cm.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right of the main entrance.
The female toilets are 16m (17yd) 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 to the right of the main entrance.
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 can be requested 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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
