Access Guide
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Elephant & Castle or Vauxhall.
- The nearest underground station is Lambeth North.
Opening Hours
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 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 Lambeth Walk.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- 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 double width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception
- The desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Seating is available in the waiting area.
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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left 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 outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 198cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 6in).
- 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 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 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 both sides.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- 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.
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 unisex toilets are located opposite reception.
- Unisex toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available 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 cannot be requested.
- Home visits / services are available.