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Whittington Round House

11-13 Rutford Road, Streatham, London, SW16 2DQ

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Getting Here (Whittington Centre)

  • By Road View
    • The venue is located close to the A23, just to the south of Streatham.
      Approaching from the north on the A23, pass through Streatham then turn left onto Hopton Road just after Streatham train station.
      Follow the road around for approximately 250 metres then turn right onto Rufford Road.
      The venue will then be observed on the left at the end of the road.
    • There is an open air car park to the left of the centre, off Polworth Road which contains both standard and a Blue Badge bay parking.
      Parking is free to all users.
      There is also free on street standard parking available on Rutford Road and Polworth Road on a first come first served basis.
  • By Bus View
    • The nearest bus stop is 270 metres away of Streatham High Road.
      Buses 50, 109, 250 and G1 stop here and provide direct services to and from Norbury, West Croydon and Brixton.
  • By Train View
    • The nearest train station is Streatham.
      The station is 400 metres away on Streatham High Street and provides direct services to and from Wimbledon, St Pancras International, London Blackfriars, London Bridge and East Croydon.
  • By Underground View
    • The nearest Underground station is Tooting Broadway and is just over 2.5 miles away on Tooting High Street.
      The station is on the Northern Line and provides direct services to and from Morden, Waterloo, Charing Cross, Euston, King's Cross and St Pancras International, Edgware, Mill Hill East and High Barnet.
  • Useful Links View

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • The car park is located to the left of the venue, off Polworth Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 280cm x 445cm (9ft 2in x 14ft 7in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does 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 available.
    • Standard marked parking bays are located on Rutford Road and Polworth Road.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • There is a height restriction to access the car park but there is no signage given the height details.

Opening Times (Whittington Round House)

  • The venue is open 24hrs.

Outside Access (Whittington Round House Main Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, off Polworth Road.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 164cm (5ft 5in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
    • There is/are 1 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Comments View
    • A keycode is required for access.

Other Floors

  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for staff only.
  • The stairs are located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor, first floor and second floor.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 20cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not 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 are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
  • The service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are offices and a standard toilet.

Room(s) (First Floor)

  • The room surveyed was First Floor Office.
  • First Floor Office is located on the first floor.
  • Access View
    • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
    • The corridor/walkway outside the room(s) is not sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
    • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
    • 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 has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • This room has a whiteboard.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is some 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 are some chairs with armrests on both side within the room(s).
    • The type of flooring in the room(s) is carpet.
    • Floor coverings in the room(s) are even with no trip hazards.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.

Room(s) (Second Floor - Head of Nursing)

  • The room surveyed was Head of Nursing.
  • Head of Nursing is located on the second floor.
  • Access View
    • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
    • There is written signage for the room, in block capital lettering, that is 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 fair.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
    • 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 under 75cm for the room(s).
    • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • This room has a whiteboard.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is some 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 are no chairs 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 even with no trip hazards.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Room(s) (Second Floor)

  • The room surveyed was Second Floor Office.
  • Second Floor Office is located on the second floor.
  • Access View
    • There is not wayfinding signage on route to the room(s).
    • Signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is 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 fair.
    • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
    • 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 under 75cm for the room(s).
    • The door has a closer and maybe difficult for some to open.
    • Light switches are between 75cm and 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
    • There is some 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 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 even with no trip hazards.
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Accessible Toilet(s)

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) for public use.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located within the Whittington Centre.

Standard Toilet(s) (Second Floor)

  • There is/are 1 shared toilet(s) toilet(s) located on the second floor.
  • The type of signage on or near the standard toilet door(s) is no signage at all.
  • Ambulant toilet cubicles are not available.
  • The wash basin tap types in standard toilets are twist/turn.
  • The lighting levels are good in the male and female standard toilets.