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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a day service for adults with varying degrees of learning disabilities and additional physical needs.
• A referral from Adult Social Care following a Care Act Assessment is required to attend the day centre. Refer to the Centre website for further details on how to obtain a referral.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Highbury & Islington.
• The nearest underground station is Highbury & Islington.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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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.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are no Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building as you enter the complex.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 139cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar second set of doors to the left of the main set of doors which may be activated as required.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are glazed screens at the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played quietly throughout the building according to requirements.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Dining Area

• The dining area is located to the centre of the building, on the right.
• There is step-free access throughout.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
• In this area there is seating with armrests and armchairs available.
• The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The flooring in this area consists of wood laminate.
• There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• The building is well appointed for toilet and changing places facilities.
• These facilities are located to the front, centre, mid rear, and to the rear of the building.

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Changing Places (Centre - Peninsula Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located near to the centre of the building, on the left.
  • The facility is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 290cm x 296cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 195cm (6ft 5in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 81cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 136cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a hand held shower attachment next to the toilet.

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Changing Places (Mid Rear 1 - Peninsula Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located near to the rear of the building, on the left hand side of the corridor, within the left hand room of the 2 adjacent facilities available here.
  • The facility is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 336cm x 402cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 143cm (4ft 8in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 106cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 85cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 130cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a hand held shower attachment next to the toilet.

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Changing Places (Mid Rear 2 - Peninsula Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located near to the rear of the building, on the left hand side of the corridor, within the right hand room of the 2 adjacent facilities available here.
  • The facility is approximately 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 264cm x 410cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • Dropdown rails are not provided.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a spatula flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 79cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 126cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The height of the coat hook is 176cm from the floor.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Changing Places (Rear - Peninsula Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located to the rear of the building.
  • The facility is approximately 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 390cm x 410cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 206cm (6ft 9in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There are no vertical grab rails for the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the toilet.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 195cm (6ft 5in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is hand held.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 95cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 126cm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The height of the coat hook is 190cm from the floor.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a hand held shower attachment next to the toilet.

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Accessible Changing Room (Front - Right Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left as you enter.
• The facility is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 202cm x 410cm (6ft 8in x 13ft 5in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• There is no dropdown rail.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are not available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Front - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 240cm (6ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
  • There is 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 118cm (3ft 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 an emergency alarm.
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not 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 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the main corridor, on the left.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Home visits / services are available.