Access Guide
Introduction
- Opening times vary.
- Please contact the venue for details.
- The club supports the Sailability Programme for assisiting disabled users.
- Please see the club website for details.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Erith.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Slade Green.
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 at the front of the clubhouse.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 225cm x 590cm (7ft 5in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- 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.
Level Change (Pontoon)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the rear left of the clubhouse.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- When the tide is out, the pontoon is at a steep angle, but is flat when the tide is in.
- A mobile hoist is available for staff to assist disabled users.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 122cm (4ft).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the car park.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- 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 both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Outside Access)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the car park.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the nearest designated bay.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 145cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 9in).
- There are 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 not 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.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
- There is level access into the venue.
- Level access is via lift.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- This entrance can be accessed through a card reader set at a height of 110cm .
Level Change (Alternative Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on the right hand side of the clubhouse, next to the lift.
- There is/are 15 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not 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 both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
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 moderate to good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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 moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a conference/meeting room and small kitchen area on the second floor (photographs 5 to 9). The worktops in the kitchen are at a height of 100cm and there is a sink with twist/turn taps.
Restaurant Bar Internal (First Floor)
- The following information is for the bar.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- Food is not available from the bar.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
Accessible Bathroom - First Floor
- The bathroom is unisex.
- The bathroom is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
- The accessible bathroom is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible bathroom is located straight ahead on the left after you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
- A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible bathroom door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 247cm x 240cm (8ft 1in x 7ft 10in).
- The bathroom has a non slip floor.
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- There is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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.
- 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.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is 70cm (2ft 3in) high.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 185cm (6ft ).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The shower control type is twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip down.
- The flip down or fixed seat height is 47cm (1ft 6in).
- There are handrails available.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is baby change flip down table at a height of 95cm.
- The room was being used for storage at the time of survey (January 2022).
Standard Changing Room (Female - First Floor)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the alternative entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, in the main corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible shower area within the changing room with a flip down seat at a height of 48cm. There are horizontal as well as vertical fixed handrails. The shower heads are at a fixed height of 190cm.
Standard Changing Room (Male - First Floor)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the alternative entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor, in the main corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible shower area within the changing room with a flip down seat at a height of 48cm. There are horizontal as well as vertical fixed handrails. The shower heads are at a fixed height of 190cm.
Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Changing Rooms - 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 Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, within the standard female changing room.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the alternative entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, within the standard male changing room.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the alternative entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead as you enter.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2.
- The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 97cm x 145cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 9in).
- There are 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 not 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 moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, in the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 230cm (4ft 11in 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 open waste paper bin disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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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- 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 moderate to good.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.