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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a hall for worship, a community hall, meeting rooms and church offices.
• Related link Emmanuel Christian Fellowship - Tamil Church.
• Http://tamilchurchlondon.org/

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• Comments View
  • The church is also used by the Emmanuel Christian Fellowship, which conducts separate services in Tamil and English.
  • Please see the church websites for details of their activity and service timetables.

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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 14:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Woodgrange Park.
• The nearest underground station is East Ham.
• The nearest DLR station is Beckton.

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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 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located at the side of the venue in Berkeley Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 600cm (6ft 7in x 19ft 8in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located at the side of the venue in Berkeley Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 Blue Badge bays alongside the church.
  • Most of the standard parking bays are restricted to resident permit holders Monday - Saturday 09.00 -17.00.
  • There are some pay and display bays at the far end of Berkeley Road.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Church)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on High Street North.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance - Church)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Outside Access (Side Entrance - Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building, on Beverley Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• Comments View
  • This entrance leads directly into the community hall.
  • The hall can also be reached from the main entrance, through the church.

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Level Change (Side Entrance - Hall)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Office Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building on Berkeley Road, to the right of the hall entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There is an intercom.
• The height of the intercom is 165cm (5ft 5in).
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance opens onto a corridor leading to the offices and the toilets.

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Level Change (Office Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • The hearing loop is located in the hall used for worship.
  • The furniture in the worship room is not fixed and can be arranged as required, including creating spaces for wheelchair users.
  • There are two deep steps up, without handrails to the speaker’s platform at the front of the room.
  • The lectern can be moved to the main floor level if required.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the community hall.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are staircases to the left and right as you enter the church from the main entrance.
  • These lead to the balcony seating overlooking the worship hall.
  • There are similar stairs from the corridor at the rear of the community hall (photographs 3 and 4).
  • These lead to the offices, meeting rooms and standard toilets.

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Toilet with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located off the corridor at the rear of the community hall.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 170cm (4ft 1in x 5ft 7in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • The tap type is push.
  • There is not 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 waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 good.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the corridor at the front of the community hall.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the side entrance (hall).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There is also a shared children's toilet off the ground floor corridor at the front of the community hall and standard toilets on the first and second floors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
• Home visits / services are available.

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• Comments View
  • Large print prayer and hymn books are available.
  • A signer can be requested for interpretation at services.