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Introduction

• Related link Deptford Library Website.
• Https://lewisham.gov.uk/myservices/libraries/branches/the-library-at-deptford-lounge
• Related link Deptford Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-lewisham/access-guides/deptford-library

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• Comments View
  • Deptford Lounge is part of the new complex built in the heart of Deptford with Tidemill School.
  • The community venue hosts a range of cultural, leisure and community services, some of which are shared with the school and are available to the public out of school hours.
  • Facilities include:.
  • Ground Floor: reception, library, PC and MAC computer suites, meeting rooms, public toilets including accessible toilets, changing place, baby change.
  • First Floor: a hall, studio, music room, food science room, terrace room with deck, general meeting rooms, accessible and standard toilets.
  • Second Floor: an outdoor ball court, toilets and changing facilities, community offices.
  • Third floor: community offices and staff areas.
  • The Lounge and Library have a regular programme of activities, classes and events - see the websites for details - and the facilities are also available to hire by outside groups.
  • The pictures show the rooftop ball court and the dance studio.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
• This venue is situated in Deptford.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Deptford.
• The nearest underground station is Deptford Bridge DLR.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 300cm x 400cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 1in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located Tidemill Way, at the rear of the venue.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The Blue Badge bays are approximately 100m from the accessible entrance.
  • At the time of our visit, the signage to the Blue Badge bays had been covered by contractors and the bays were being used by non-Blue Badge holders.

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Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue, on Giffin Square.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 101cm (3ft 4in) wide.

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  • The powered door is operated by a push pad.
  • The push pad is within reach for wheelchair users.

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Outside Access (Revolving Doors)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left of the accessible entrance.

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  • The revolving doors are Manual.

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Reception (Lounge and Library Reception)

• The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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  • A hearing assistance system is available in meeting rooms 1-7.
  • The pictures show the general circulation area on the ground floor and one of the first floor meeting rooms.

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Other Floors (East Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 30+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
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  • These stairs are at the east end of the building, off the lobby at the far end of the library space.

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Lift (East Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lobby at the far end of the library.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is 40m (44yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • The lift, along with the stairs and all the upper floors, is in an area which requires an access pass.
  • The pass is available from staff to those hiring space or attending meetings on the upper floors.

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Other Floors (West (School) Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
  • There are 30+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are in an area which requires an access pass.

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Lift (West (School) Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the lobby near the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
• The lift is 15m (16yd) from accessible entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 205cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
• 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe)

• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are wall only.
• The type of food served here is drinks and snacks.

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  • The café can also provide catering for meeting/ training rooms.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available are an emergency alarm.

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  • The accessible shower is located on the second floor, 10m from the west lift.
  • There is level access from this area to the outdoor (rooftop) ball court.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.

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  • There are standard showers within the male and female changing rooms on the second floor.
  • The changing rooms are 15m from the west lift and 10m from the ball court.
  • There is level access to the ball court from the changing facilities.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the ground floor, next to the standard toilets.
  • The facility is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from staff at reception.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 240cm x 430cm (7ft 10in x 14ft 1in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the 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 is peninsular.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Wall mounted rails are not available.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
  • The type of sink is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
  • As you face the sink, rails are available 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.
  • It is not a push button style alarm.
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  • The changing bench is height adjustable by electric motor.
  • There is also a shower head which sprays onto the changing bench.
  • The shower head is not adjustable.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor East)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 10m (32ft 10in) from the lift.
  • The accessible toilet is located off the stair lobby at the east end (rear)of the building.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 92cm (3ft 0in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 210cm (6ft 3in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is not a push button style of alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • The picture on the left shows the toilet described.
  • There are additional accessible toilets at First Floor West, Second Floor East & West.
  • The childrens' toilet on the ground floor, directly off the library space, is also accessible(pictured right).

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor, next to the cafe.
  • The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the baby change room, next to the cafe.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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  • There are additional standard toilets at both ends of each of the upper floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.