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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Day Support, Transport Advice & Information Services, Housing Occupational Therapy Service, Individual Budget & Direct Payment Support Service - Brokerage for Care, Information Service, Living Solutions Equipment Shop, ICES Store, Physical Disability Registration Service, Sensory Support Services, Hairdresser and Chiropodist.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Bexley Wheelchair Service, Bexley Integrated Community Equipment Service, Bexley Deaf Centre.
• Related link Living Solutions Equipment Shop.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/london-borough-of-bexley/living-solutions-equipment-shop
• Related link Bexley Integrated Community Equipment Service.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/bexley-integrated-community-equipment-service
• Related link Bexley Wheelchair Service and Assessment Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-bexley/access-guides/bexley-wheelchair-service-and-assessment-centre

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Slade Green.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Slade Green.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 395cm x 595cm (12ft 12in x 19ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the Main Entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 118cm (3ft 10in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The automatic doors are operated by movement sensor.

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Outside Access (Day Centre Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The outer doors are operated by movement sensor.
  • The second set of doors are operated by push button. The button is within reach of a wheelchair user.

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Level Change (Day Centre Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Living Solutions Equipment Shop External Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located leading from the car park into the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in) wide.

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Outside Access (Garden)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Garden)

• There are two moderate ramps in the garden, leading to different areas.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Outside Access (Living Solutions Equipment Shop Internal Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the main corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some parts of the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The fitness suite is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are light.
  • The opening is 76cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the company.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Restaurant Bar Internal

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• 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.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

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• Comments View
  • Staff tell service users what meals are available each day.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Clos-o-Mat Toilet)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the standard female facility.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a male facility available in the standard male toilet, with similar specifications.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Personal Assistance One)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located straight ahead on the left after you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 308cm x 90cm (10ft 1in x 2ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The facility is equipped with a powered overhead hoist.
  • The door is push pad operated.

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Changing Places (Personal Assistance Two)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located straight ahead after you enter.
  • The facility is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 352cm x 480cm (11ft 7in x 15ft 9in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the bench is 190cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is mobile.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 240cm (7ft 10in).
  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
  • The type of sink is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
  • As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located straight ahead on the left after you enter.
  • The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located straight ahead on the left after you enter.
  • The male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The facilities are equipped with drop down rails and emergency cords.
  • The doors leading into the facilities are push pad operated.

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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 normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 3.