Welcome


The Space is a fully accessible single storey building with Changing Places Toilet. We have several areas that can be configured to meet your needs and you can be sure of a warm welcome.




Level Access


•            There is level access from the main entrance to:


–           Dining Tables

–           The Space at Field Lane Changing Places

–           The Hall

–           The Terrace

Hearing


•            The fire alarm has flashing lights.



 Visual


•            Glass doors and full-height windows have contrast markings.

•            The walls and the doors have high colour contrast.

•            The menu is in Blackboard, Website, Facebook and Twitter..

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Arrival



Path to main entrance



•            From the street to the main entrance, there is level access.

•            The path is 1200mm wide, or more.

 




Main entrance


  • The main entrance has level access.
  • The door is 1600mm wide.
  • The main door is side hung and automatic.
  • The door has a push button to open it.



Café Entrance


  • The Café entrance has level access.
  • The door is 1600mm wide.
  • The Café door is side hung and manual.




Visual Impairment - General Information


  • We have contrast markings on all glass doors, contrast markings on all full-height windows and high colour contrast between walls and doorframes.





The Huddle

  • From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1600mm wide, or more.
  • The door is wide enough for a wheelchair










The Hall


  • From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1600mm wide, or more.
  • The door is 1600mm wide.
  • The Hall is a flexible space separate from The Huddle and Café, it can be used for meetings, presentations, parties, training, concerts, celebrations etc.

Facilities






Public toilet



The Space at Field Lane Changing Places



  • There is a public toilet for disabled visitors.
  • The toilet is a Changing Places toilet.
  • From the main entrance to the public toilet, there is level access. The route is 1000mm wide, or more.
  • The toilet door is 1000mm wide.
  • The direction of transfer onto the toilet is to the right.
  • There is 2000mm at the side of the toilet. There is 1600mm in front of the toilet. The toilet seat is 480mm high. The toilets have handrails.

Place to eat and drink


  • From the main entrance to the community café, there is level access. The route is 1600mm wide, or more. The door is 1600mm wide.
  • To get to a table, there are no steps.
  • Menu on Blackboard, Website, Facebook and Twitter.
  • The route through the community café seating area meets requirements for all mobility aids.
  • There is background music sometimes.
  • We cater for those with additional dietary requirements,





 



The Terrace


  • From the main entrance to this area, there is level access. The route is 1600mm wide, or more. The entrance is 1600mm wide.


Accessibility equipment




  • Changing Place Toilet


  • For a list of more items, please go to https://www.medequip-uk.com/contact/brighouse.
  • No specific area provided but the building is surrounded by level grassed areas.
  • We have an area to charge mobility scooters and battery powered wheelchairs.
  • Scooters and Wheelchairs can only be charged from a 13 amp mains socket, a charger specific to the wheelchair will be required.
  • You can hire mobility equipment from Shopmobility, 4-6 The Square, Woolshops, Halifax, West Yorkshire, HX1 1RJ by calling 01422 344040.
  • You can hire mobility equipment from Brook Miller Mobility Ltd Unit 1A Elland Lane Elland West Yorkshire HX5 9DZ by calling 01422 376 645.





Emergency evacuation procedures



  • We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
  • Competent person onsite at all times


 


Guide last updated: 22nd February 2024