Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Lambeth College - Brixton Centre - Main Building (B Block).
- Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/london-borough-of-lambeth/lambeth-college---brixton-centre---main-building-b-block
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Comments
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- During the redevelopment of the college's Brixton campus, the canteen has been temporarily relocated to C Block.
- This is at the rear of the site, behind B Block.
- The new canteen, in the new main building is expected to open in 2017.
- Please contact the college for further details.
Opening Times (Term Time only)
- Monday 08:30 - 14:00.
- Tuesday 08:30 - 14:00.
- Wednesday 08:30 - 14:00.
- Thursday 08:30 - 14:00.
- Friday 08:30 - 14:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Holder Students)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of B Block, off Horsford Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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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- There is one 'reserved' bay in the car park, which is sometimes used for Blue Badge holder students or visitors, by pre-arrangement.
- The route from the parking bays to B Block, involves part of the car park which has a steep slope.
Outside Access (Horsford Road Entrance Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the vehicle entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- This gate leads to a second security gate into B Block and also a path leading to the nursery, canteen and W Block.
Level Change (Horsford Road Entrance Gate)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the doorway.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The shallow step can be avoided by entering using the vehicle access, although this is also a steep slope.
Level Change (Route to canteen and W Block from car park / entrance gate)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path through the car park.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located from the car park to the paved area in front of the canteen and W Block.
- There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do not have handrails.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The canteen and W Block can be approached through the car park.
- There is also a protected path which has been created with temporary barriers at the side of the car park.
- On the day of our visit, the path had less than 100cm clear width in places.
- This would prevent a wheelchair user turning to mount the shallow step straight on.
Outside Access (Canteen Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the far right hand side of the building, after the kitchen staff entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance is located beyond the ramp to the kitchen staff entrance (photograph 1).
- The right hand door of the pair at the entrance was locked, but could be opened on request.
- The second door is immediately after the first set of doors, on the left.
Level Change (Canteen Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the cafe.
- 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the canteen entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 73cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
- Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Accessible Toilet
- There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located on the ground floor of the main building (B Block).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are not available.
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Comments
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- The nearest standard toilets are located on the ground floor of the main building (B Bock).
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.