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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the borough.
This venue is situated in Islington.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Essex Road.
The nearest underground station is Caledonian Road.

Opening Times

Please contact the venue for details of opening times.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

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) by sliding.
The door(s) is / are double.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 157cm (5ft 2in).

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
The ramp/slope is portable.
Please contact a member of staff.
The ramp does not have handrails.
The width of the ramp/slope is 101cm (3ft 4in).
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 3 step(s) to the area/service.
There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

Comments View
- Please call the venue in advance for use of the portable ramp.
- The ramp is made of two parts.
- 1 parts is 101cm x 130cm and the other 101cm x 95cm.

Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is / are single.
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 121cm (3ft 12in).

Inside Access

There is level access to the service(s).
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the chapel.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are medium.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the rear of the building.
The lift is a stair lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The dimensions of the lift are 85cm x 118cm (2ft 9in x 3ft 10in).
The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
The lift does have tactile markings.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the main chapel.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the main chapel.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 178cm (5ft 5in x 5ft 10in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- 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 not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
- 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).