How easy is your building to use? Put it to the test with the Your Health Matters building accessibility checklist!

Getting to the building: Buses, trains and taxis. Is it easy to get a train, bus or taxi to the place? Train stations and bus stops should be less than a 10 minute walk way. Once you get off the train or bus, you should be able to walk to the place in 10 minutes or less. If you are getting a taxi there should be a taxi service which is suitable for wheelchair users. If you came by bus, how long did it take you to walk to the building after you got off the bus? .................. minutes If you came by train, how long did it take you to walk to the building from the train station? .................. minutes

Is the taxi drop off point less than a 10 minute walk away from the building? yes no Is there a suitable taxi drop off point for wheelchair users? yes no

Crossings, pavements and road surfaces. Walking to the building. Are there crossings to help you cross the road safely? yes no Are the pavements uneven and bumpy? yes no

Do you have to walk across cobbles to get to the building? yes no Do you have to walk up any hills to get to the building? yes no Is it a steep hill? yes no Do you have to walk down any hills to get to the building? yes no Is it a steep hill? yes no

Parking Is parking available on-site or nearby? yes no How many standard parking spaces are available? .................. spaces Is it possible to reserve a parking space before you arrive? yes no

Are there any drop-off points nearby for cars to pick up and drop off people? yes no Are there parking spaces for disabled people on the site? yes no Are there clearly marked signs to show where the parking spaces are for disabled people? yes no

How many parking spaces are there for disabled people? Can the parking spaces for disabled people be reserved before you arrive? yes no Are the parking spaces for disabled people wide enough to let wheelchair users get in and out of the car? yes no

Is there a lift to get from the car park to reception if they are not on the same level? yes no If the parking spaces for disabled people are in front of or next to the building, is there level access to reception? yes no Is the path from the parking space (for disabled people) to reception smooth and even? yes no

Is there any help for visitors who have difficulties with walking or standing if they are dropped off at the entrance? yes no Please tell us what kind of help there is for visitors who have difficulties with walking or standing if they are dropped off at the entrance? Please write it here…

Entrance Are visitors with a disability able to enter the building by the same entrance as other visitors? yes no If not, is there another entrance that is accessible to wheelchair users? yes no

If there are steps, how many are there? Is there a handrail? yes no Is there a platform lift or a ramp suitable for wheelchair users? yes no

Reception desk Is the reception desk at the right level for someone in a wheelchair? yes no If the main reception desk is too high, is there a more suitable desk available? yes no

Meeting rooms Is the room large enough to allow for good circulation for a wheelchair user, particularly in the aisles? yes no

Are other rooms available? yes no Are these on the same floor as the main conference room? yes no Are all the other rooms accessible? yes no

Accessible toilets Are there accessible toilets designed for people with a disability? yes no Are there accessible toilets accessible by lift? yes no Is there more than one accessible toilet? yes no

Accessible lifts Are lift doors (including lifts from the car park) wide enough for a wheelchair? yes no Is the lift big enough for a large wheelchair and at least one other person? yes no

Are the lift controls at a height suitable for wheelchair users? yes no Are there Braille or tactile buttons? yes no Is there an audio floor indication? Second floor yes no

Seating Are the chairs comfortable to sit on for long periods of time? yes no Can people choose to sit on chairs with arms and without arms? yes no Is there a sofa for people who might need to lie down? yes no

Doors Are the doors power operated? yes no Are the buttons for opening doors easy to reach? yes no Are the buttons clearly marked? yes no

Signage Are the rooms in the building clearly sign posted? yes no Are the rooms easy to find? yes no

Sound Is the sound in the main room reasonably good? yes no Is there an induction loop? yes no Does the room echo? This may cause problems for people with hearing impairments. yes no

Lighting Is the level of lighting in the room adequate and adjustable? yes no If the level of lighting reduced during presentations, have alternative arrangements been made for people who rely on interpreters and lip readers? yes no Are there any flickering light bulbs? yes no

Emergency evacuations Are there plans for evacuating disabled people, and wheelchair users in an emergency? yes no Are there fire alarms that can be seen and heard by everyone? yes no Have venue staff had training for evacuating disabled visitors and facilitators? yes no

Guide dogs and assistance dogs Are guide dogs or other assistance dogs accepted? yes no Can they have access to water? yes no Is there an open space for them to exercise? yes no

Is it a nice place to visit? Were the people welcoming? yes no Is there anything else you would like to say about the building?