Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Hall for hire.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include Outdoor Sports Pitches.
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Comments
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- The indoor facilities such as the hall and changing facilities are open as and when booked.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Walthamstow.
- 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 St James Street.
- The nearest underground station is Blackhorse Road.
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.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- 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.
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Comments
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- There is a 2cm threshold at the entrance.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 bright.
Level Change (Access to Outdoor Pitches)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the facilities.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 135cm x 190cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 3in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
- 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 the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located to the right as you enter.
- The female toilets are 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located to the right as you enter.
- The male toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available 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.