Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms, activity rooms, cafe and sports hall.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in South Harrow.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Harrow-on-the-Hill.
- The nearest underground station is South Harrow.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday Closed.
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Comments
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- The opening times are dependent on what events are taking place.
- Please contact the venue for details.
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.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 298cm x 467cm (9ft 9in x 15ft 4in).
- The nearest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd) 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 block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- 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.
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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- This door is push pad operated.
Outside Access (Alternative 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 by revolving.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
Reception
- The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the cafe.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) cannot be used to access other floors.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 147cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 10in).
- There are not 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 have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are 13m (14yd 8in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of the main sports hall.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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 tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located near to the lift and reception.
- There is 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 160cm (7ft 1in x 5ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (3ft).
- 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.
- 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 not 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is 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 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 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 bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 within the female changing rooms.
- The female toilet(s) is/are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.