Access Guide
Overview (London House)
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About
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- This is the head office for Berkshire Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust.
- Facilities available in the venue include: Staff offices, meeting rooms, 1:1 rooms, kitchens and toilets.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Bracknell Train Station.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground, first and second floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system.
- There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
- The designated safe space is located in the first aid and quiet room.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: disability awareness and inclusion.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (London House)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floors.
- The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
- Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female toilets on the ground floor.
Parking (London House)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off London Road at the rear of the building.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 28m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a steep ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 265cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is a bell at a height of 109cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 86cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 122cm.
- There is a revolving door to the right of the automatic door.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception (Main Entrance)
- The reception is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
- The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
Getting Around (London House)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located to the right from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The lift was out of service at the time of the survey (February 2025).
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right from the main entrance.
- The ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Room (First Aid and Quiet Room - Ground Floor)
- The room is located along the corridor on the ground floor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 26m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Meeting Room 5 - Ground Floor)
- The room is located along the corridor on the ground floor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 24m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Meeting Rooms 8 and 9 - Ground Floor)
- The room is located along the corridor on the ground floor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and long tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Meeting Rooms 8 and 9 can be used individually or as one big room.
Room (1:1 Room - Second Floor)
- The room is located on the second floor at the rear of the staff offices.
- The distance from the lift is 23m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
- There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- Furniture cannot be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Kitchen (Tea Point - First Floor)
- The kitchen is located on the first floor within the staff office.
- There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 87cm from the floor.
- A lowered work surface is not available.
- Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
- The sink is 87cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a dishwasher and a microwave.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
- Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- Some seating is fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- There are tea points on each floor.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 230cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
- The lateral transfer space is 152cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 70cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a waste bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 55cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
