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Introduction

Ground floor: beauty salon, hair and beauty and a laundry.
1st floor: the EFL Centre, teaching rooms B101, B137, B201, B208 and the sexual health clinic.

Opening Times (Visitors)

Monday 09:30 - 16:00.
Tuesday 09:30 - 16:00.
Wednesday 09:30 - 16:00.
Thursday 09:30 - 16:00.
Friday 09:30 - 16:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Comments View
- Image is open during term times.
- Treatment times can vary so please contact the salon for more details.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Harrow.
The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
The nearest National Rail station is Harrow on the Hill.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Harrow on the Hill.

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located to the left as you face the main entrance.
- 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 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 420cm x 400cm (13ft 9in x 13ft 1in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the accessible 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- The car park is for staff and visitors.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
- The width of the door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Comments View
- The first step is located directly in front of the entrance and is not clearly marked (as shown in photograph 1).
- The second step is located immediately beyond the entrance and is clearly marked (as shown in photograph 2).

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

Level Change (Accessible Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Comments View
- There is a further easy ramp with handrails on both sides leading from the designated bay outside the male prayer room to the accessible entrance (as shown in photograph 2).

Reception

The desk/counter is 22m (24yd 2in) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The lighting levels are bright.
The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is staffed.
There is not a hearing assistance system.

Inside Access

Photos

There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.

Comments View
- There is Braille signage throughout the venue.
- Anyone wishing to use a motorised scooter, or charge a scooter or wheelchair whilst on college premises, needs to contact the college in advance.

Other Floors

Steps View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.

Accessible Toilet

There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille , tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading from the accessible entrance to the salon reception area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 230cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 162cm (5ft 4in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
- 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).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

The nearest standard toilets are located within the Brunel Building. Please see the relevant guide for further information regarding the standard toilets.