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LSC – 77 Kingsway

77 Kingsway, London, WC2B 6ST

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Overview

  • About View
    • Dunelm office areas are based on the first floor of the building.
    • Facilities available in the venue include: office areas, a quiet room, meeting facilities for staff and a kitchen area.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a 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 quiet room, to the rear of the office space.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the lift lobby, on the first floor.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the lift lobby of the first floor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the basement floor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the basement floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located in the changing room with adaptations, on the basement floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the basement floor.

Main Building Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, on Kingsway.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 116cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 125cm.
  • There is a member of staff at the entrance who can assist with opening the doors.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the left when entering the main building entrance.
    • The distance from the main building entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • 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: armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located opposite the reception desk.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The basement, ground and floors 1 -7 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 800kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 80cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 134cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
    • The first lift in the bank of three accesses the basement floor.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located on the far side of the reception lobby.
  • The basement, ground and floors 1 -7 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, that are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 20cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor Lift Lobby - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the first floor lift lobby.
    • The distance from the lift is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 203cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 58cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

First Floor Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the left as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 125cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 51cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 128cm.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • This area is located directly ahead as you enter the office floor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is more than 200cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the right as you enter the office floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a kettle.
  • The following appliances are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Breakout Area and Kitchenette

  • The breakout area and kitchenette are located to the left as you enter the first floor office.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Facilities in this area include: a kitchenette and seating.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Office Area

  • The room is located to the right as you enter the office floor.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and pillars.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Meeting Room - Church Gate

  • The room is located on the right hand side as you enter the office floor.
  • The distance from the first floor entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a Teams Panel on the outside of the meeting room to indicate when the room is in use, and when the next meeting is due to take place.
  • The Teams Panel is between the heights of 122cm and 138cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Meeting Room - East Street

  • The room is located to the far left as you enter the office floor.
  • The distance from the first floor entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a Teams Panel on the outside of the meeting room to indicate when the room is in use and when the next meeting is due to take place.
  • The Teams Panel is between the heights of 122cm and 138cm. .
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Meeting Room - Market Place

  • The room is located to the right as you enter the office floor.
  • The distance from the first floor entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a Teams Panel on the outside of the meeting room to indicate when the room is in use, and when the next meeting is due to take place.
  • The Teams Panel is between the heights of 122cm and 138cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Meeting Room - Coalville

  • The room is located to the far right as you enter the office floor.
  • The distance from the first floor entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a Teams Panel on the outside of the meeting room to indicate when the room is in use, and when the next meeting is due to take place.
  • The Teams Panel is between the heights of 122cm and 138cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Zoom Room

  • The room is located in the corner of the main office area.
  • The distance from the first floor entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 3 Zoom Rooms located in the corners of the main office area.

Multi-Faith and Wellbeing Room

  • The room is located at the far end of the main office area.
  • The distance from the first floor entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Changing Area (Basement)

  • Changing Area View
    • The gender neutral changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located on the basement floor of the building.
    • The distance from the lift is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access via lift.
    • This is a standard lift.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 80cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: a changing facility with adaptations, showers and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Basement)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located on the basement floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a toilet with adaptations.
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing .
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 217cm (width) x 363cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 146cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 73cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 173cm from the floor.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • 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 50cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.