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"Discrimination in relation to the provision provision of goods, facilities and services to the public is prohibited in specified circumstances under Part 3 of the DDA. "  Code of Practice Rights of Access: services to the public, public authority functions, private clubs and premises

  
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - Perceval Square public toilets - 24 hour access with Radar key   Perceval Square toilets public opening times 10-5:30, 20p
Stornoway - public toilets Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - public toilets opening hours
 
Volunteer centre - no induction loop. Voluntary Action Lewis minibus
 
NHS Western Isles - NHS Eileanan Siar - ramped.   Health Promotion - Phromadich Slàinte - up the stairs at the back, no induction loop fitted, no intercom to summon help!

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Arts centre - Ianad Ealain an Lanntair - level access. Read the full audit Assessor and Electoral registration office - no induction loop fitted
 
Jobcentre Plus - Ianod obrach Is elle - induction loop present in one interview room. Jobcentre Plus - induction loop present in one interview room.
 
Induction loop symbol at Job Centre Tighean Innse Gall - housing offices - level access - no induction loop.
 
Local bus service - lots of steps! Lewis Bus Station - high curbs to platforms.
     
 
Bus station - wheelchair accessible but what a thoughtless place to park a shopping trolley - on the access ramp! Good electronic signage at Bus Station, but rather high up above a door.
 
Lowered reception desk at Bus Station. Loop. Stornoway Post Office - w/c access around the back...not ideal.
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Post Office - w/c access around the back Busy post office counter with induction loops fitted - signage?
 
Stornoway health centre - induction loop? Stornoway health centre - induction loop?
 
Lewis Voluntary resource centre Voluntary Action Lewis - list of projects
 
Ramped entrance to Voluntary Action offices Old Town Hall - now an art gallery and educational resource?
Stornoway, Isle of Lewis - phone boxes   Stornoway Tourist Information Office - Ionad Fiosrachaidh
Stornoway Public telephones - no loop

Car parking - read the access audit

 

 Tourist Information Office - Ionad Fiosrachaidh  - no induction loop -
Sport and leisure attractions

Sports Centre and pool
Paintball action
Marine excursions

Ferries: Caledonian MacBrayne

  

Stornoway Ferry Terminal

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Stornoway Airport

Facilities for people with a disability

Ambulift facilities are available to assist passengers with impaired mobility during embarkation from aircraft.  Wheelchair and limited disabled toilet facilities are available in the Terminal Building.  There are ramp facilities at the entrance and staff are always available to assist.  Requests for assistance should be made in the first instance to the relevant airline.
 

Phone Numbers

  • Highlands & Islands Airports Ltd +44(0) 1851 707400
  • HIAL General Enquiries +44(0) 1851 702256
  • BA Stornoway +44(0) 1851 703673
  • Western Isles Tourist Board +44(0) 1851 703088
  • Northern Constabulary, Stornoway, Lewis +44(0) 1851 702222
  • Western Isles Hospital +44(0) 1851 704704
  • Highland Airways +44(0) 1851 701282

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