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Disabled Access Guide for Romsey Registration Office
Hayter House
Hayter Gardens
Romsey
Hampshire
SO51 7QU
Tel: 0845 603 5637
Fax: 01794 830 268
Email: new.forest.registrars@hants.gov.uk
Web: http://www.hants.gov.uk/registration
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Opening times are by appointment only.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Romsey.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Romsey.
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 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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.
Additional parking is available at the rear of the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
This is a push pad operated 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Ceremony Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
This is a push pad operated door.
Level Change (Ceremony 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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 5in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 180cm (8ft 2in x 5ft 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
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 a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 not 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
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 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.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
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.
