Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Dagenham Dock.
- The nearest underground station is Dagenham Heathway.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:30.
- Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.
Parking
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is at the back of the venue.
- The car park type is multi-storey.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4m (10ft 5in x 13ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 120m (131yd) from the car park entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 142m (155yd) from the car park 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
- The Blue Badge bays are located on level 5.
- Level 5 is where the entrance to the shopping centre is located.
- The Blue Badge bays are located on level 5.
- Level 5 is where the entrance to the shopping centre is located.
Other Floors (Car Park)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5 and 6.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
Lift (Car Park)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the car park.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-3-5 and 7.
- The lift is approximately 120m (131yd 8in) from the car park entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 192cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 4in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not 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 have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low to moderate.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the shopping centre.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 227cm (7ft 5in).
Level Change (Car Park 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 slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the shopping centre on Heathway.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Comments
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- There is an identical entrance located further along Heathway.
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 slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Reception (Centre Management)
- The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the car park entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is no level access to reception if using the main entrance.
- The intercom height is 119cm.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played throughout the venue.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located beyond both entrances.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
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Features and Dimensions
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- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
Access Guides Available For (Heathway Shopping Centre)
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.