We are committed to making changes to improve access, and welcome ideas and feedback about this, and suggestions about your own creative ways of improving access. At the moment :-
The house is only partially accessible.
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There is an entrance ramp at the side door, and the workers will assist where possible.
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There is an accessible toilet and shower on the ground floor, although it is not ideal (we are currently seeking a grant to renovate this).
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All rooms on the ground floor are level access, but many electrical items, cooker, sockets etc are not at a height that suits most wheelchair users.
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There are 5 steps up to the front door, with a grab rail, and with yellow lines painted on the edges of the steps.
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There is a sensor-activated light at both entrance doors.
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There are steps to the garden from the playroom and main living room, with a sensor-activated light, but no grab rail
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A bed can be made up in the ground floor play room in a comfortable double sofa-bed. There is also a spare mattress for a friend/child/support worker.
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There are no rails in the upstairs bathroom or showers.
- We have a few items such as a walking frame, crutches, elephant feet. These are usually kept in the cellar when not in use.
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Accredited support dogs are welcome, but no other animals are allowed, although the Centre has a cat to prevent mice due to the rural location. The cat is only allowed in certain areas, and not in bedrooms.
- Visitors are encouraged to be sensitive to food allergies, but please notify us in advance if you have any allergies.
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There is no smoking in the house at all, including e-cigs/vaping.
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There is a sensor-activated light for coming downstairs in the night.
- If you use a sharps bin, please bring your own and be considerate of other guests. Please also take home and dispose of your own bins.
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We are working towards increasing accessibility for all women.
Please contact us to discuss any particular requirements.