Access achieved with a bit of a push
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Date of visit: February 2018
I have experience of challenges around: moving around
Overall Rating
Bad
I suffer from a form of Motor Neurone Disease which does not affect my speech but does make it difficult to walk more than a few paces even with crutches. I rely on my mobility scooter and wheelchair. I live in the ancient market town of Sedbergh in Cumbria. Old buildings and narrow pavements make access to most premises almost impossible. However, The White Hart Club of which I am a member is a big enough premises to convert the entrance in order to provide a wheelchair stair lift. I proposed the idea to the committee who initially rejected it. It was considered to be a lot of expense for the limited number of people who would need it. I sent a carefully worded letter pointing out their legal obligation under the 2010 Equality Act. The committee responded to this in a positive manner and invited a consultant to visit the club to advise on the way forward. It is now agreed that the alterations will be made and work will begin as soon as a suitable contractor can be found. A good result ! The White Hart is a members club, but if anyone with a disability (and carers) plans to visit Sedbergh in this beautiful part of the country I will be happy to have you signed in as a guest. You won`t get into the pubs and so if you fancy a beer the White Hart will soon be the place.
Disabled Access In and Around
Excellent
This hasn`t happened yet but should be in place by Easter
Parking & Transport
Average
There is a disabled space outside the church gates which is right outside the club. There is only one space. There are disabled parking spaces on either of the car parks. Both are about 200 metres from the club
Accessible Toilets
Excellent
Not built yet but will be big enoiugh for wheelchair to turn a full circle
Staff
Excellent
Personal friends
Additional Information
I`ve jumped the gun a bit here but I`m sure the work will be of a high standard when completed.
