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Optimal Dental Health

1 Melcombe Street, London, Greater London, NW1 6AE

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Overview

Parking

  • The venue has on street Blue Badge bays nearby and a public car park nearby.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at front of the building.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 90cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk, at a suitable height for a wheelchair user .
  • There is a clearly signed portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Suite 1)

  • There are 3 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Suite 1.
  • The room is located behind reception and to the right.
  • 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 which opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • 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.
  • There is not sufficient space next to the treatment table for a mobile hoist to operate.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • The treatment chair is free standing and height adjustable.
    There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the chair, which is 120cm from the side of the chair to the wall.
    The chair has a lowest height of 56cm.
    There are TVs on the wall and ceiling which can play any music or television programs to help patients relax.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of Suite 1.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • Additional features include: a mirror and a shelf.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of reception and straight on.
  • The ground and lower ground floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors which are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going down.

Getting Around (Lower Ground)

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: access to the lower ground and single step to standard toilets.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.