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Summary

• This is a non clinical staff base.
• Services within the building include: Staff offices, meeting and interview rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Argo House is situated in West Kilburn. The Westway is located to the South and the A5 to East.
  • On street Standard and Blue Badge parking is located opposite the building.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Chippenham Gardens (Stop MU). The services that stop here are the 6, 31, 328, N28 and N31. The bus stop is approximately 125m from the service.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest underground station is Kilburn Park Road and is served by the Bakerloo Line. It is 0.5 miles from the service (2 min drive).
• Useful Links View
  • TfL is the travel provider for this area.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance

• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and Makaton on request.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 660cm (6ft 7in x 21ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Hanley Road.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Hanley Road.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is a television.
  • Subtitles are available.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.

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Area(s)

• The facilities/services located on the ground floor include; meeting rooms, interview rooms and offices.
• There is step-free access throughout the building.
• There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to toilets, rooms 1-5, occupational therapy and employment services.
• Photographs 5 and 6 show the ramp.
• There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to office areas and accessible and standard toilets areas located to the left as you enter building.
• Photographs 7 and 8 show the ramp.
• There are doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
• The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
• The following facilities in this area may not be accessible or usable for wheelchair users; meeting pods.
• The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet.
• There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the floor/area.
• There is no overhead signage in this area.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
• None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
• There is not background music in this area.
• There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
• The system is a portable loop.
• At the reception desk.
• The hearing assistance system is available only on request.

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• Refreshment Area(s) View
  • There is a communal refreshment area.
  • The refreshment area is located to the right as you enter, up the ramp and at the end of the corridor.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the refreshment area.
  • There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
  • The height of the counter(s) is/are 92cm.
  • There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
  • There is a sink at refreshment areas.
  • The height of the sink is 92cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.

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Room(s) (Interview Room 1)

• The room surveyed was Interview Room 1.
• Interview Room 1 is located to the left as you enter the building.

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• Access View
  • Two further interview rooms of a similar size and facilities are located adjacent to this one.
  • There is wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s) available on request.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
  • There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • Furniture can be reconfigured to allow a turning space for wheelchair users.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Room(s) (Room 1)

• The room surveyed was Room 1.
• Room 1 is located through the single door at the top of the ramp then immediately on the left.

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• Access View
  • There are 4 further meeting rooms each of which have a hearing loop.
  • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
  • There is written signage for the room, in upper and lower case lettering, but it is not clearly visible.
  • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
  • Signage for the room(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • There is step-free access into the room(s).
• Room Details View
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single.
  • The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • There is a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • This room has a television screen and a whiteboard.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
  • There is not fixed furniture within the room(s).
  • The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 69cm and 70cm.
  • A height adjustable table/bench is available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to turn within the room.
  • There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
  • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
  • Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead as you enter then right up the ramp and at the end of the corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 182cm x 223cm (5ft 12in x 7ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located to the right as you enter the building up the ramp, through the single door and at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the building, through the office area down the slope and at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 60m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the female toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 91cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.