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Falconwood Community Centre

Falconwood Parade, The Green, Welling, DA16 2PG

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located off the Main Hall and the Small Hall.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the Main Hall .
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the Small Hall.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations off the Main Hall, and the shared standard toilets off the Small Hall.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the right side of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 105cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a bell at a height of 155cm.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Entrance (Small Hall)

  • This entrance is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is one step as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step is 10cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 155cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • The single step is located at the threshold of the entrance.
  • The hall can also be accessed by using the main entrance.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the stage in the Main Hall.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways and narrow openings.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Counter (Main Hall)

  • The counter is located on the left as you enter the Main Hall.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 115cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Toilet with Adaptations (Main Hall - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter the Main Hall.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 252cm (width) x 192cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 152cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has push taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 82cm.
    • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.