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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Sidcup.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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COVID-19 Information

• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
• The hand sanitisers are hand held.
• Hand sanitisers are available inside the venue.
• There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
• There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.

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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 at the side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 440cm x 510cm (14ft 5in x 16ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 43m (47yd 1in) from the main 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park is operated by the council.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

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Outside Access (Longmead Drive Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located from Longmead Drive.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Longmead Drive Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located from Longmead Drive down to the station building.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception (Ticket Office)

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk does not have a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to platforms 1 and 2.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Train Station

• There are generally 2 member(s) of staff on duty.
• The station is staffed.
• There is not an office to obtain help.
• The station is not staffed between 19:30 and 06:10.
• There is a ticket office.
• The ticket office is located on the right as you enter.
• The ticket office is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The train companies operating from within this station are South Eastern.
• There is not a taxi rank at the station.
• All key concourse shops and services have level access.
• There are 2 platform(s) in the station.

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• Additional Station Information View
  • Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
  • Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
  • Accessible toilets are not located on the platform(s).
  • Accessible toilets are located on the main station concourse.
  • There is not a wheelchair available to borrow.

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Train Station Platform

• This information is for platform(s) 1-2.
• The platform(s) accessed by steps only is / are 1-2.
• Accessible toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial, tactile and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left, after the ticket office.
  • 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 width of the accessible toilet door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 204cm x 235cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 9in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 144cm (4ft 9in).
  • 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 push.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilet has a powered door which is unlocked by station staff via contact by intercom.
  • The intercom is to the left of the toilet door.
  • There is a button to release the lock to exit.
  • The door is a manual push door to exit.
  • The toilet is open only when the ticket office is open and there are staff available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet is for the use of all customers.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.