Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include two meeting/ conference rooms which can be opened into one large space.
- Related link Corporate Reception.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/london-borough-of-croydon/corporate-reception-2
- Related link Access Croydon.
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/london-borough-of-croydon/access-croydon-3
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Comments
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- Community Space is a new conference and meeting facility on the ground floor of Bernard Weatherill House.
- The space is available to hire by the public and outside groups.
- It is open for pre-booked events only.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Croydon.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is East Croydon.
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Comments
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- The nearest tram stop is George Street.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Fell Road.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 500cm (6ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Mint Walk and Fell Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Fell Road is level or has easy slopes.
- Mint Walk has moderate and steep slopes.
Outside Access (Community Space Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located Mint Walk.
- There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 9 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- The doors are open only when are events are in progress.
- At other times please enquire at Access Croydon.
- There are identical entrance doors to the right of the Community Space doors which are for staff only to enter Bernard Weatherill House.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- The entrance opens into a large foyer area.
- There is bench and sofa-style seating, without armrests.
- A vending machine is available.
- The entrance to the meeting rooms is to the left of the foyer.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Community Space Entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located with the standard toilets off a lobby to the left of the foyer area. This lobby has a heavy inwards opening door.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 410cm (4ft 11in x 13ft 5in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- At the time of our visit, this accessible toilet did not have signage on the door.
- One of the standard toilets is incorrectly signed as accessible.
- There is a second accessible toilet to the right of the foyer, 15m from the Community Space entrance.
- The second toilet has the transfer space to the left.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located off the lobby to the left of the foyer area.
- Unisex toilets are 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Community Space entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the large standard toilet cubicle.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There are 3 standard unisex toilets.
- One has support rails for ambulant users.
- The large toilet cubicle containing the baby change facilities was incorrectly signposted as the accessible facility at the time the survey.
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.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.