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Disabled Access Guide for Winchester Registration Office
Station Hill
Winchester
Hampshire
SO23 8TJ
Tel: 0845 603 5637
Fax: 01962 851912
Email: winchester.registrars@hants.gov.uk
Web: http://www.hants.gov.uk/registration
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Winchester.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Winchester.
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 back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
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 slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
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.
There are 2 Blue Badge bays located 35m from the main entrance in the car park to the side of the venue.
The car park with the Blue Badge bays is for the Hampshire Record Office and they should be contacted if intending to park there.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue on Station Hill.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 108cm (3ft 6in) wide.
The door is push pad operated.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) 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 bright.
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 bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The hearing assistance system is in the main meeting room.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter next to the waiting room.
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 96cm (3ft 1in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 160cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 2in).
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 87cm (2ft 10in).
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 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
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 43cm (1ft 4in).
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 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 145cm (4ft 9in) high.
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 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 poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
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 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.
There are home visits/services available.
