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Overview

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• About View
  • This is the headquarters for the British Ballet Organization, an internationally acclaimed dance training and educational establishment.
    The venue is also available to be hired out.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Battersea Reach Underground Car Park.
  • The nearest train station is Wandsworth Town Train Station.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Clapham Junction Train Station.
  • The nearest underground station is East Putney Underground Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter the building and on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, within the male and female changing areas.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter and along the corridor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the male and female changing areas.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located on Juniper Drive.
  • The name of the car park is Battersea Reach Underground Car Park.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located on Juniper Drive, at Ensign House.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 150cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 118cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens both ways.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located on the left as you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 116cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs and sofas.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Room (Muir-Warden Studio)

• The room is located ahead and then to the right as you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Riverside Room)

• The room is located to the left and along the corridor after you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 14m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, benches and high stools.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
• Some seating is fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located on the right in the Riverside Room.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 85cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 85cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and along the corridor to the right.
  • The distance from the entrance is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 119cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 139cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Ground Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the ground floor toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 59cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

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Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located ahead and to the right along the corridor after you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicle has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a similar female changing area.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the building.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the building.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right after exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 297cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 142cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.