Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the community room, kitchen and staff offices.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include a meeting room, toilet block, adventure play structure, cycle track, climbing wall and soft play area.
- Related link Oasis Karting Track.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/oasis-karting-track
- Related link Oasis Nature Garden.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lambeth/access-guides/oasis-nature-garden
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Comments
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- The adventure playground is one of three sites in this neighbourhood managed by Oasis Play.
- An Inclusion Project operates across all three sites to support disabled children and young people (5 - 16 years) and their siblings.
- Children/ young people may be supported by a parent or carer.
- Alternatively, the project can provide support workers on a 1:4 or 1:1 basis.
- These sessions are free of charge.
- The project also supports disabled young people, aged 15 - 25, to be project volunteers.
- Please contact [email protected] for details.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Wandsworth Road.
- The nearest underground station is Stockwell.
Opening Times (Term Time)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Wednesday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Thursday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Friday 15:30 - 18:00.
- Saturday 10:30 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
Opening Times (School Holidays)
- Monday 10:30 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 10:30 - 16:00.
- Wednesday 10:30 - 16:00.
- Thursday 10:30 - 16:00.
- Friday 10:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Arrangements can be made for parking on site but will need to be discussed in advance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is concrete.
- There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- 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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- The bays on Larkhall Lane are pay and display.
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 step-free access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 108cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance (Visitors and Staff))
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located rear of the venue.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 340cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located beyond the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
Outside Access (Walter Segal Building Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are easy to open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the left of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 123cm (4ft).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The main room has wall panels which can be removed to open the room to the outside.
Accessible Changing Room (Walter Segal Building)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the rear right of the building.
- The facility is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Walter Segal Building entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 180cm x 250cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is not a wheel in shower.
Playground
- Within the grounds is a cycle track for pedal go-karts and cycles.
- The project has a range of equipment, including adult tricycles and two-seat pedal karts.
- The main play structure has ramped access to the top level.
- Mobile hoists are available to assist with transfer to slides or vehicles.
- There is a mix of paved and unmade paths around the site.
- The paths are generally level or with easy slopes.
Football Court
- The entrance to the football court is through a single pull gate, with a width of 120cm and is easy to open.
- There is a steep ramp before the entrance to the court.
- This court is available for high at:
- oasisplay.org.uk/private-hire.
Outside Access (Play building)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located immediately past the main entrance and on the side of the Play Building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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) is/are permanently held open.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located just before the front entrance.
- 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 121cm (3ft 12in).
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Step(s)
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- The step(s) is/are located on the side of the building.
- There is/are 2 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- Handrails are not 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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- The side entrance is through a single pull door with a width of 70cm and is easy to open,
- There is a music studio inside.
Play Building
- This is a multi-purpose room where activities take place.
Changing Places (High Dependency Unit)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the left of the toilet block.
- The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance gate.
- There is not level access into the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 240cm x 450cm (7ft 10in x 14ft 9in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
- As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- A shower unit is available at the changing bench.
- The wash basin has a sensor mixer tap.
Toilet with Adaptations (Toilet Block)
- 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 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance gate.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the toilet block.
- There is not 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 required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- 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 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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- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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 Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the centre of the toilet block.
- The female and male toilets are 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance gate.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Toilet Block)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located In front of the toilet blocks.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 127cm (4ft 2in).
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Comments
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- This ramp serves the high dependency unit, the accessible toilet and the standard toilets.
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 not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.