Disabled Access Guide for Wheathampstead Parish Offices

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

This venue is situated in Wheathampstead.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

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.

Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.

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.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

There is not a designated drop off point.

The car park is 5m from the venue's entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located immediately in front of the entrance

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.

There is not level access to the service.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located to the right as you enter.

The unisex toilets are 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

It is possible for patrons to use the adapted toilet in the Memorial Hall when it is open.

Please see the Wheathampstead Memorial Hall detailed access guide for details.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.