Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a food distribution hub (the Manor Gardens Co-op), health advocacy, friendship network, and multi-lingual advocacy, delivered through activities, classes, referrals, support groups and workshops.
- Related link to services available.
- Https://manorgardenscentre.org/what-we-do/
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Upper Holloway.
- The nearest underground station is Archway.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left of the main entrance.
- 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 uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The dimensions of a typical parking bay are 240cm x 550cm.
- On street pay and display parking is available outside the main entrance to the centre.
Access Point (Main Entrance)
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Access Point
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- This information is for the access point located to the centre of the building, off Manor Gardens.
- There is an information board/map at this access point.
- There is step-free access at this access point.
- There is a gate which opens away from you (push).
- The gate is permanently held open.
- The gate has a padlock.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located straight ahead after the access point off Manor Gardens.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 123cm (4ft).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 126cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Comments
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- The intercom is between the first and second set of doors.
- The second set of doors is released by staff.
- There is a slope with a very easy incline immediately after the second set of doors.
- There is a push button to exit 124cm from the floor.
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 low to moderate.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The reception has a window which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is only stepped access to the right hand side of the building on the first floor.
- Refer to the Level Change (First Floor) section in this guide for further details.
Counter (Welcome Area)
- The counter is 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
- There is not a bell to attract attention.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- There is not a lowered section.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The counter is used for making enquiries and receiving information.
Welcome Area
- The Welcome Area is on the left after reception, through the door.
- The area is a social and collaboration space set up for reception, socialisation and consultation.
- There is a service counter at a surface height 89cm from the floor.
- Drinks and snacks are available at the discretion of staff.
- There is an internet connected computer available for visitor use.
- There is bench seating, adjustable height office chairs, and seating with armrests.
- There are tables with undersides 73cm from the floor.
Lift (Standard)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the building, through the welcome area.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
- There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
- The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The buttons marked 1 and 2 overcome the stairs between the different levels in the staff area on the first floor.
- The button marked 3 is for access to the second floor.
Lift (Stairlift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- The lift is a stair lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 70cm x 70cm (2ft 4in x 2ft 4in).
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the right hand side of the building on the first floor.
Level Change (First Floor)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the first floor at the stairs landing.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are 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 the right going up the step(s).
Level Change (First Floor Staff Area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the staff area to the left of the building, between lower and upper levels on the first floor.
- There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are low to moderate.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up the step(s).
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the building, through the welcome area.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 230cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 7in).
- 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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, non-infectious waste and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 111cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- 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 103cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 low to moderate.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 109cm (3ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Staff First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor in the staff area.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- These toilets are for staff use only.
Standard Toilet(s) (Staff Second Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the stair landing between the first and second floors.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the landing.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- These toilets are for staff use only.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.