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Summary

• This is a health centre.
• Services within the building include: consulting rooms for Midwives.

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Getting Here (Waldron Health Centre)

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• By Road View
  • The venue is located on Amersham Vale, next to New Cross train station just off the A2.
    To find the venue turn onto Amersham Vale and the venue can be found in the pedestrianised area, on the right.
  • There is a sheltered car park at the rear of Waldron Health Centre, off Stanley Street which contains both standard and Blue Badge bay parking.
    Parking is free for Blue Badge holders for a maximum of 2 hours and a maximum of 30 minutes for standard parking.
    There is free on street standard parking located on Douglas Way and Stanley Street.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is 200 metres away on New Cross Road.
    Buses 53, 177, 225 and 453 stop here and provide direct services to and from Woolwich, Elephant and Castle, Greenwich, Peckham, Lewisham and Canada Water.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is New Cross, which is 100 metres away along Amersham Vale.
    This provides direct services to and from London Bridge, Seven Oaks, Orpington, Dartford and Bexleyheath.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest Underground station is Canada Water which is 2 miles away on Surrey Quays Road.
    This station is on the Jubilee line and provides direct services to and from Stratford, London Bridge, Waterloo, Baker Street and Stanmore.
• Useful Links View
  • Transport for London fare and timetable information.
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  • New Cross station details.
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  • Train fare and timetable information.
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Getting Help and Assistance (Waldron Health Centre)

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; large print on request.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue, off Stanley Street.
  • The car park type is sheltered.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 465cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 3in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the car park entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the car park entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• 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 not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 3 standard parking bays located next to the car park entrance with a maximum stay of 30 minutes only.
  • There is free on street standard parking located on Douglas Way and Stanley Street on a first come first served basis. There are no marked parking bays.

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Opening Times (Waldron Health Centre)

• Access is by appointment only.

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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 venue, off Amersham Vale.
  • 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 a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue, of Stanley Street.
  • 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.
  • There are bollards outside this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 199cm.
  • The bollard(s) does/do not have a good colour contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
  • 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 an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) both ways.
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • The wayfinding signage does not include pictograms.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right from the main entrance.
• Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor, first floor and second floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is poor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 206cm (3ft 6in x 6ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor, first floor and second floor.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Suite 4)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is a door release button when exiting.
  • The height of the door release button is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 103cm.
• Comments View
  • The height of the button to enter is 80cm.

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Reception (Suite 4)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right from the Suite 4 entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Suite 4 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 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 not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is not a hearing assistance 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 vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • 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 not a television.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consulting Rooms)

• There is / are 3 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Consulting Room 8.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Suite 4 - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, ahead from the Suite 4 entrance along the main corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Suite 4 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 by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 162cm x 210cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (2ft 12in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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) to the left of the toilet and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
  • 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.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 89cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Suite 4)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor, ahead from the Suite 4 entrance along the main corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m from the Suite 4 entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There is a/are horizontal wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 79cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.