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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include a small and large hall for hire, full working kitchen and Dagenham Islamic Welfare Association and Mosque.

Location

There is not 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

Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.

Parking

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The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 400cm (10ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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 a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Front Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access into the venue.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
The door(s) is / are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).

Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
There is level access into the venue.
The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
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 90cm (2ft 11in).

Inside Access

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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 adjustable.

Standard Toilet(s)

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 in the centre of the building.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the front entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the rear 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 unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 185cm x 210cm (6ft 1in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail, however it is not 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 waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- 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 right.
- 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 45cm (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 not a towel dispenser.
- 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.