Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include four doctors surgeries, an asthma clinic, learning disability health check clinic, antenatal and postnatal care clinic, live well clinic and a Phlebotomy unit.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a pharmacy.
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Comments
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- Contact details for the doctor surgeries are listed below.
- Central Park Surgery: 01708 331 802.
- The Robins Surgery: 01708 796 962.
- Drs Kuchai - Saheecha: 01708 343 991.
- Dr Jabber: 01708 796 900.
- This is a LIFT Co Building with the Community Health of Partnerships as head tenant who is responsible for the building.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Harold Wood.
Opening Times (Health Centre)
- Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 19:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (Doctors Surgeries)
- Monday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Monday 13:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Tuesday 13:00 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 13:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Thursday 13:00 - 18:30.
- Friday 08:30 - 12:30.
- Friday 13:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
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 to the side and rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 400cm (11ft 6in x 13ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main 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.
- 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 (Car Park to Main Road)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
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 not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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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 120cm (3ft 11in).
Reception (Doctors Surgeries - Ground Floor)
- The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
Reception (Community Reception)
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- The direct telephone number for the community reception is 0300 300 1857.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Waiting Room / Area (Ground Floor)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the {Textbox}.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- Announcements are audible, in person and visual.
- Information is available in large print on request and different languages.
- Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There is / are 28 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
- The name / number of the room surveyed was; 16.
- The consultation / treatment room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are light.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The type of flooring is carpet, vinyl/laminate and tiles.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a bed / couch.
- The bed / couch is adjustable.
- There is a chair.
- The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
- There are some chairs with armrests available.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- A hoist is not available.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The room does not have background music playing.
- A flashing alarm is not available.
- A vibrating alarm is not available.
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Comments
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- Additional consultation rooms located on the first floor. There is level access via lift.
- The consultation/treatment rooms all have the same layout.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Reception (First Floor)
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Waiting Room / Area (First Floor)
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the {Textbox}.
- There is level access into the waiting room / area.
- Level access is by lift.
- There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
- The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- Announcements are audible, in person and visual.
- Information is available in large print on request and different languages.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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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 approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the far right of 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 3in x 6ft 3in).
- There is not 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 left.
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary 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.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is a mirror.
- 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 40cm (1ft 4in).
- 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 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 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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Comments
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- The emergency alarm is a touch pad.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground 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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the far right of reception.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s) (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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the rear of reception.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
- Home visits / services are not available.