Pre-Arrival Give the name and distance of the nearest railway station. State whether an accessible taxi service is available. Give information about bus services - accessibility, frequency, distance of bus stop from property, route no. Do you offer a collection service? Describe the streets in the area surrounding the property e.g. paved/cobbles/ uneven. State whether you have information about local services for disabled people. Give details of local stores where shopping can be ordered in advance or state if you can arrange for shopping to be delivered. 10 miles Several local taxi firms Bus stop on A1 1/4 mile away X18 bus hourly If required Tarmac on footpaths Both sides of road Asda, Tesco & Sainsburys deliver Parking State whether parking is available on site or nearby. Describe the type of surface from the car park to the main entrance. Describe any lighting in the car parking area. 2 parking spaces on property part gravel, part flagged 1 small step Outside wall light Entrance to Property How many steps, if any, to the entrance and is there a handrail? Describe any ramp available at the entrance - are there handrails on one or both sides of the ramp? State if no level access is provided. One small step No handrail No step Level access Outside wall light Indoor ceiling light Prepared 1st December 2015 Page!1
Tiles with doormat Hall & stairs How wide are the passageways? Describe the floor surfaces. Describe the stairs e.g. number of steps, landings, and handrail(s). dimension of steps/threshes height, width, depth how many Downstairs ceiling light Top of stairs ceiling light No passage Short pile carpet 13 steps 20cm high, 84cm wide & 26cm deep Wooden hand rail on left hand side Sitting Room/dining area Describe where the sitting room is situated and how you access it. Describe the layout within the sitting room. Is it level or are there steps? What type of seating and tables are there? State the clear height underneath the dining table. Is the furniture moveable? Where there are TVs are subtitles/audio description available? On 1st floor Accessed from staircase Level area 2 armchairs 1 sofa 1 dining table 4 chairs no arms 2 chairs with arms 70cm Ceiling light 3 table lamps Short pile carpet with hearth rug Prepared 1st December 2015 Page!2
Kitchen Describe where the kitchen is situated and how you access it. What is the clear door opening width, taking into account any obstacles? State the height of the oven, hob and microwave. Does the oven have a drop down or side-opening door? How high is the work surface/food preparation area? State the height of the highest shelf and lowest drawer of fridge/freezer. Describe any places to eat. What is the clear height underneath the table? Describe the type of chairs. State the height of wall cupboards containing crockery, glasses etc. Can these be moved to lower level cupboards on request? Describe the sink taps e.g. single mixer lever tap. List any aids that can assist people e.g. cordless kettle revolving 360 degrees. Describe how well lit the kitchen is and what type of lighting is provided. 1st floor Level access Oven height 120cm Drop down door Microwave height 154cm Side opening door 93cm High shelf 68cm Drawer 32cm Dining table 70cm 4 chairs without arms 140cm wall cupboards Hot/cold mixer tap Cordless revolving kettle 3 ceiling spotlights Concealed lighting under wall cupboards Short pile carpet tiles Carper runner at sink Sleeping area Do you have any ground floor bedrooms? No Prepared 1st December 2015 Page!3
What is the bed combination? Double bed in sitting room How wide is the space next to the bed? 1.5m Bedroom on 1st floor What is the height of the bed(s) to the top of the mattress? What is the height of the clear space under the bed (if any)? Describe how well lit the bedroom is and what type of lighting is provided. Describe wardrobe and storage space e.g. can rails be adjusted? Give details of any non-allergenic bedding that can be provided. Are subtitles/audio descriptions available on televisions with instructions available on how to use it? List any other accessible equipment you may have e.g. vibrating alarm clock. 56cm No space underneath Ceiling light 2 bedside lamps Fitted wardrobes and free standing drawers Not adjustable Short pile carpet Non-allergic pillows and duvet None Bathroom Is there level access from the bedroom What is the clear door opening width, taking in account any obstacles? Describe the shower. What is the height of the WC from floor to seat? What is the height of the washbasin? Is there clear space underneath the sink i.e. no pedestal? What types of taps are on the washbasin and bath? e.g. lever. Give details of what grab rails are fitted. Shower over bath 41cm 81cm high Pedestal Separate hot & cold taps Not lever Grab handles built into bath How well lit is the room? Describe the type of lighting used. 3 spot ceiling light One shaving light Prepared 1st December 2015 Page!4
! Describe the colour contrast of the floor, walls, doorways and towels. What is the colour scheme for these? White suite White door Blue floor Magnolia walls & tiles Short pile carpet tiles Tufted bathmats Non slip bath/shower mat Garden Describe the garden area that guests have access to e.g. patio and lawn. State whether these areas are flat. Give details of what seating is available. What is the width of footpaths? Describe the surface of the footpaths e.g. level/firm/uneven/is gravel used? Sheltered gravel garden with flower beds Flat gravel area with garden bench 87cm Firm, level gravel Additional Information Describe any facilities, equipment or services you offer not detailed above. Assistance dogs, it is illegal to refuse to accept working assistance dogs. What facilities are offered to assistance dogs e.g. run area, water bowls? What internet access is available? Is this charged for or is it free? Mobile phone reception? Good mobile phone reception Wifi available near house free of charge Wifi code available for connection Prepared 1st December 2015 Page!5