Accessibility Brookvale Children’s Centre

• Monday 08:00 – 17:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 – 17:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 – 17:30.
• Thursday 08:00 – 17:30.
• Friday 08:00 – 17:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.

Car Park

• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is located in front of the building.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 500cm (13ft 1in x 16ft 5in).
• The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) 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.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated parking space

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open automatically.
• The automatic doors are push pad activated.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

• There is a second set of doors.
• The door(s) open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right 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.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).

• The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm – 109cm).
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The cafe is located towards the rear of the building.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 70cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are not available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
• The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The accessible toilet is located to the left on entering the building.
• There is level access to the accessible toilet.

Features and Dimensions

• This is a unisex toilet.
• A key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The key is not a radar key.
• The key can be obtained from staff on reception.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The door weight is light.
• The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
• There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• 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 an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4″) from floor) when surveyed.
• Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
• There is not a coat hook.

Position of Fixtures

• 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.
• 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 7in).
• 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 (3ft 3in).
• 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 (3ft 3in).
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).

Colour Contrast and Lighting

• The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
• The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
• 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 good.
• The lighting levels are bright.

• Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
• Baby change facilities are located throughout the building.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 97cm (3ft 2in).

• Standard toilets are available. 

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)

• The female and male toilets are located ahead as you enter the building.
• The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
• Lighting levels are bright.