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Disabled Access Guide for Cleveleys Building
Blackpool and The Fylde College
Bispham Campus
Ashfield Road, Bispham
Blackpool, Lancashire
FY2 0HB
Tel: 01253 352352
Web: http://www.blackpool.ac.uk
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Introduction
The building houses the following:
Ground floor - Cyber cafe (Refectory), Students Union and L & ITS Help Desk
1st Floor - Society, Health and Childhood
2nd Floor - Regional Gaming Academy, Hair, Beauty and related therapies
3rd Floor - Business and Professional Studies, School of Catering and Food Production, School of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality
4th Floor - School of Catering and Food Production
5th Floor - School of Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality
6th Floor - Ashfield Bistro and Courtfield Restaurant
The College Shop - 'Treats' is open from 08:30 to 16:00 on Monday to Thursday and from 08:30 to 15:00 on Friday.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Bispham.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Layton.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Campus Car Parks)
There are a total of 24 Blue Badge parking bays located throughout the campus.
There are 3 located outside The Hub, 5 next to Bispham Building, 4 next to Singleton Building, 5 at the rear of Elswick Building and 7 next to Thornton Building. The bays are 480cm x 360cm.
There is general parking in all of the car parks.
Outside Access (Main Entrance - The Hub)
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
The first entrance door is offset from the second door.
Level Change (Main Entrance - The Hub)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 142cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Rear 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building next to Treats Shop.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Side 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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Outside Access (Treats Shop)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Treats Shop)
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 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 96cm (3ft 1in).
Outside Access (Hub Foyer)
This information is for the entrance located off the entrance foyer.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors (Cleveleys Building)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
There is an additional staircase located at the rear of the building and the details are the same.
Use of these stairs also allows access to the 1st floor of both Bispham Building and The Hub.
Lift (Cleveleys Building)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located on the left as you enter .
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the hub foyer.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.06m x 1.6m (3ft 5in x 5ft 2in).
The clear door width is 90cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is a bank of 2 lifts and the details are the same for both.
Use of this lift also allows access to the 1st floor of both Bispham Building and The Hub.
Restaurant / Bar (Cyber Cafe)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
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 service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
Menus are wall only.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and light refreshments.
The Cyber Cafe is located on the ground floor of the building.
| Day | Opening Times (Cyber Cafe) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:15 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:15 - 19:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:15 - 19:00 |
| Thursday | 08:15 - 19:00 |
| Friday | 08:15 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Restaurant / Bar (Ashfield Bistro)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 2m (6ft 6in) from the bistro entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 75cm (2ft 5in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 50cm (1ft 7in).
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and light refreshments.
Ashfield Bistro is open for lunch on Monday to Friday.
A set menu is available and booking is advised.
Level Change (Ashfield Bistro)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the rear of the Bistro.
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 130cm (4ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the rear of the Bistro.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
Restaurant / Bar (Courtfield Restaurant)
The following information is for the restaurant.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is available.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 4m (13ft 1in) from the corridor restaurant.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 50cm (1ft 7in).
Menus are hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold meals.
Courtfield Restaurant is open Tuesday to Friday for lunch and Tuesday to Thursday for dinner.
A set menu is available and booking is advised.
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 60m (65yd) from the lift entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left as you exit the lifts on the 1st floor.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
This is by lift.
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 twist lock.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 6in x 9ft 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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
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 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.
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 bright.
There are additional adapted toilets located on floors 2,3,4,5 and 6.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the left as you exit the lifts on 1st floor.
The unisex toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the lift entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
This is by lift.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
There are additional standard male and female toilets located on floors 2,3,4,5 and 6.
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 not Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
