Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Link Leisure centre.
- Related link Herne Hill Lifestyle Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/herne-hill-lifestyle-centre
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- The Lambeth Libraries Home Visit Service runs out of this library.
- They arrange to visit those who require the service once every three weeks to provide new books, renew books or accept returns.
- Telephone - 020 7926 8335.
- For more information please click here.
Opening Times
- Monday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Tuesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Tuesday 14:00 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Wednesday 14:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 18:00.
- Friday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Friday 14:00 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 13:00.
- Saturday 14:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Loughborough Junction.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
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 not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 3000cm (6ft 7in x 98ft 5in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located opposite the library on Herne Hill Road and Ferndene Road.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- Parking charges apply between 12:00 and 14:00.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 172cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 176cm.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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- There are security barriers after you enter through the first set of doors with a width of 108cm.
- The first set of doors are help open permanently but can be kept closed during the winter period.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located off Ferndene Road.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 152cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) both ways.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 130cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located immediately before the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
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Comments
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- The bell can be used to call a member of staff down to open the doors.
Outside Access (Garden Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the library.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the path to the garden area from street level.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located leading to the entrance.
- There is/are 13 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 26cm.
- 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
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Comments
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- There is an additional step at the doorway with a height of 13cm.
- The garden area can be accessed via street level through a path to the right side of the leisure centre with a sloped gradient.
- The sloped pathway can be seen in photographs 3, 4, 5 and 6.
- Please see the guide for the leisure centre for further details.
- The garden entrance door is usually kept permanently open, but may be closed in poor weather conditions.
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 not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right after you enter via the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Reception (Temporary Reception)
- The desk/counter is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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- The screen is between 100cm to 140cm.
- This area is temporary until a permanent reception is installed.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Library
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does have a regular supply of books in audio format.
- There is an ordering service.
- The library does have computers with accessible software.
- Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
- A height adjustable chair is / are available.
- Other computer auxiliary aids include Dolphin Supernova.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you go through the double doors to the right after exiting the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 180cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 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/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 for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a mirror.
- 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 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 poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Comments
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- From the main entrance the accessible toilet is to the right of the library through the double doors.
- The accessible toilet door sticks to the frame of the door making it difficult to open for some people.
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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the far right of the library.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- 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 not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.