Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Vauxhall.
- The nearest underground station is Oval.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Bolton Crescent and St Agnes Place.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located between the two sets of doors.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outdoor Adventure Play Area
- Outdoor play facilities include climbing frames, slides and playhouses.
- There is no easy access to the outdoor equipment, with the majority having stepped only access or via steep ramps.
Outside Access (Snack Area)
- 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 heavy.
- The door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Level Change (Snack Area)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Eating and Drinking (Snack Area)
- The following information is for the refectory.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- The type of food served here is snacks and drinks.
Changing Places (Changing Room 1)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in front of you when you enter the snack area.
- The facility is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Snack Area Entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is not push pad activated.
- The width of the door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 370cm x 370cm (12ft 2in x 12ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the bench is 163cm (5ft 4in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 136cm (4ft 6in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
Changing Places (Changing Room 2)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to your right on entrance to the snack area.
- The facility is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Snack Area Entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the facility are 375cm x 380cm (12ft 4in x 12ft 6in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the bench is 163cm (5ft 4in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the changing places.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a shallow lip to access the shower.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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.
- The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the snack area entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in front of you on entrance to the snack area.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 218cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- 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 a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not 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 not 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.
- 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 48cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
- 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 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Outside Access (Main Building)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Inside Access (Main Building)
- There is not level access to the service.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is no level access to the soft play area.
- There is a hoist in the ball pit area.
Toilet with Adaptations (Main Building)
- 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.
- The accessible toilet is 2m (2yd 7in) from the entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 166cm (5ft 11in x 5ft 5in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 63cm (2ft 1in).
- 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 not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- Disposal facilities are not 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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).
- The hand dryer is 106cm (3ft 6in) high.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
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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 low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 in front of you on entrance.
- Unisex toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- Children's toilets are located in the main building to your left, 8m from the entrance.
- They are step free but not level access.
- The staff and parent toilets are to your left on entrance.
Level Change (Main Building Children's Toilets)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located lesdaing to the children's toilets.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested 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 generally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
- Home visits / services are available.