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Introduction

• Related link Lambeth College - Clapham Centre - New Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/lambeth-college-clapham-centre-new-building
• Related link The Restaurant SW4.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/the-restaurant-sw4
• Related link The Salon and Spa SW4.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/the-salon-and-spa-sw4

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Clapham High Street.
• The nearest underground station is Clapham Common.

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Parking (Staff and Pre-Arranged Visitors)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located along informal side shoulders on site access roads.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 300cm x 500cm (9ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The informal side shoulders surveyed were 218cm wide.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off Clapham Common South Side.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The door opens automatically if an access card is swiped.
  • There is a revolving door to the right of the entrance with a width of 140cm.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located towards the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are security barriers beyond the reception to access the main building. There are three turnstiles with widths of 57cm and a gate with a width of 126cm.

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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 good.

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Eating and Drinking (The Food Court / Eros Coffee)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the rear of the building.
• 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 approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the cafe entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • S block (figure 1) goes from G-1-2-3-4.
  • B block (figure 2) and C blocks go from floors G-1-2-3.

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Lift (S Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left past the barriers at reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the barrier gate.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 180cm x 150cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 moderate to good.

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Lift (B & C Block)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm (3ft 6in 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 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Reception (Learning and Skills Centre)

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the S block 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 low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a secondary desk at the other side of the library that is high with a low section.

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Library (Learning Resource Centre S330)

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does not have a regular supply of books in audio format.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are available for computer users.
• A large rollerball mouse and height adjustable table is / are available.

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• Comments View
  • The software available is Read Write Gold and Supernova.
  • There are barriers to access the centre with a width of 102cm.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the S block lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the drama studio S137.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Accessible Shower (First Floor)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (S Block - Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance barrier.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left past the entrance barriers.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a shared toilet.
  • This is a male facility.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 222cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The door of the standard toilets has a pictoral symbol, the cubicle itself does not.
  • There are similar toilets on all other floors.
  • Those on the fourth floor have dimensions of 153cm X 232cm and the transfer space is 85cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (C Block - First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• The accessible toilet cubicle was being used for storage at the time of the survey.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the C block lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located down the corridor to the right when you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 324cm (6ft 6in x 10ft 8in).
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 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 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are accessible toilets on the ground and second floor of C block.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left when you pass the barrier.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the entrance barrier.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, it was not possible to photograph the facility.

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Additional Info

• 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 normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Home visits / services are not available.