Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the gynmasium.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include football pitches and tennis courts.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Hatch End.
- The nearest underground station is Stanmore.
Opening Times
- Opening times for the venue vary according to bookings/events taking place.
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 type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 200cm x 450cm (6ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the gymnasium 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
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Comments
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- The Blue Badge bay here is very faded.
Outside Access (Main School Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- At the time of research, it was not possible to photograph the area.
Level Change (Main School Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 3 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.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- 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 (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- At the time of research, it was not possible to photograph the area.
Outside Access (Gymnasium Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Gymnasium Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Outside Access (Accessible Toilet Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Toilet with Adaptations (Gymnasium)
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 45m (49yd 8in) from the gymnasium entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
- There is not level access to this 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 200cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Accessible Toilet Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Accessible Shower (Gymnasium)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rails.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Gymnasium)
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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 inside the changing room.
- The female toilets are 30m (32yd 2ft) from the gym entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Shower (Gymnasium)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located to the left of the changing room.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey, it was not possible to photograph the facilites.
Standard Changing Room (Gymnasium)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the gymnasium entrance.
- The standard changing room is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the gymnasium.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Additional Info
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.