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

2. 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

3. 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

4. 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

5. 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

6. 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

7. 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

8. 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

9. 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

10. 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…

11. 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

12. 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

13. 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

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

15. 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

16. 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

17. 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

18. 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

19. 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

20. 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

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

22. 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

23. 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

24. 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

25. 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

26. 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?