The Carer’s Centre
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This is a charity/not-for profit organization offering advice and support to Carer’s in Brighton and Hove.
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Address:
The Carer’s Centre
18 Bedford Place
Brighton
East Sussex
BN1 2PT
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Phone:
01273 746 222
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Web:
www.thecarerscentre.org
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Email:
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Opening Times:
Monday to Friday 9am – 4pm. Appointments are occasionally available outside these hours.
The Carers Centre reception is closed for lunch 12pm – 1pm
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Getting There / Parking:
Located near the top of Bedford Place near Western Road end, not far from Norfolk Square. The Carer’s centre is located next door to Spiral Charity shop.
The road is one-way heading south towards the seafront. There is on-road Pay and Display parking (Blue Badge holders display for free parking), although at times it may be difficult to find a space.
Nearest Stop is Norfolk Square (heading westward) or Waitrose (heading eastward) along Western Road. Numbers 1, 1A, 2, 2A, 5, 5A, 5B, 6, 20X, 24, 25, 26, 46, 49, 49A.
There are drop-kerbs with tactiles along Western Road. The pavement is mainly paving slabs in the area. The pavement looked OK and wasn’t too uneven to cause major problems in getting to the centre. The centre is at the top of a moderate hill, but easily accessed from Western Road.
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Getting In:
There is a buzzer entry system to gain access to the centre. I would estimate the buzzer/intercom is about 1.5m from the ground. The front door is wide and not heavy. There is one small/moderate step into the centre and a sturdy temporary ramp available, which was readily on-hand, easy to put in place and isn’t steep. The staff are more than happy to assist.
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Getting Around / Facilities:
Once inside there is a reception area which has good natural light and plenty of literature on display. Some of the information/fact sheets are printed on yellow/cream paper for ease of reading and electronic format can be provided on some of the literature if requested. Staff are also happy to read or explain any of the literature they provide.
In the reception area, there is a small meeting room with a sliding door which is light enough to be moved easily. There is a window allowing some natural light and extra lighting available. The room is a bit small and wouldn’t be suitable for wheelchair access. There is however a larger meeting room at the back of the building, accessed through a wide and uncluttered corridor, again with good natural light and a permanent ramp. The door opening is a little narrower, but should be suitable for wheelchair access.
There is an accessible toilet which is unisex and available for visitors. It doesn’t need a RADAR key and just operates a traditional turn-lock. I don’t think the toilet is large enough to turn around in a wheelchair/mobility scooter, but there is a low level sink and grab rails: 3 fixed and 1 levered.
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Additional Comments:
I found the members of staff friendly and approachable. This is an older building but with a lot of effort to make it accessible as possible. The centre generally works on an appointment only basis, so I would advise to contact ahead of visiting and explain your access needs.
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Reviewed By:
Annie
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Review Date:
07/06/2011
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Local Organisations and Offices in Brighton