Access Guide
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
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- 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.
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.
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 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.
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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 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.
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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Comments
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- The powered door is operated by a push pad.
- The push pad is within reach for wheelchair users.
Outside Access (Revolving Doors)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the accessible entrance.
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Comments
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- The revolving doors are Manual.
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.
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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Comments
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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.
Other Floors (East Stairs)
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Steps
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- 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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Comments
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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.
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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Comments
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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.
Other Floors (West (School) Stairs)
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Steps
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- 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.
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Comments
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- These stairs are in an area which requires an access pass.
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.
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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Comments
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- The café can also provide catering for meeting/ training rooms.
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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Comments
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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.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
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Comments
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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.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and features
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- 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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Comments
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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.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor East)
- 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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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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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Comments
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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).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets at both ends of each of the upper floors.
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.