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 15:30 - 18:00.
- 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 10:30 - 16:00.
- Sunday Closed.
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 Larkhall Lane.
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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)
- This information is for the entrance located on Larkhall Lane.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in).
Outside Access (Staff/ Office Entrance Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located on Priory Grove.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There is some uneven paving after the gate.
Outside Access (Walter Segal Building 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(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Level Change (Walter Segal Building 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 permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 123cm (4ft).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- 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 (photograph 2) 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 twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 180cm x 250cm (5ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
- 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 emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- 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 (photograph 1).
- 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.
- Other equipment includes a basket swing (photograph 6), sand and water play, soft play and a climbing wall.
- There is a mix of paved and unmade paths around the site.
- The paths are generally level or with easy slopes.
Outside Access (Play Building)
- This information is for the entrance located facing the main entrance gate.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in).
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Comments
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- There is also a second entrance to the left side of the building.
- This entrance is 70cm wide and opens out.
- Both doors are held open when the centre is in use.
- This building is used for play activities and also for registration as young people arrive for sessions.
Level Change (Play Building)
- 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.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 125cm (4ft 1in).
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Comments
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- The side entrance has 2 unmarked steps in front of the entrance.
- The steps are not marked.
- The first step is shallow and the second step is deep.
- The steps have a handrail to the right.
- Using the ramped entrance bypasses these steps.
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 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance gate.
- There is not level access to 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 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.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down 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.
Accessible Toilet (Toilet Block)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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 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 unisex 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 light.
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 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 not a hand dryer.
- 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 not a toilet roll holder.
- 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 fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the toilet block.
- 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.
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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.