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Kambala Community Hall

126 Fawcett Close, Kambala Estate, Battersea, London, SW11 2LU

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located straight ahead and to the left as you enter.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located straight ahead and to the left as you enter.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter the room.

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Access Point

  • This access point is located to the right of the venue.
  • The approach to the access point has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is a single manual gate.
  • The gate opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 113cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • The gate has a sliding bolt lock.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp gradient varies between slight and steep.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a steep ramp followed by a slight ramp.
    At the time of survey, there was scaffolding which reduced the width of the steep ramp to 100cm.
    The width of the ramp widens to 170cm beyond the scaffolding and first ramp.
    The handrail is only available at the slight ramp.
  • There is a bell at a height of 172cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room

  • The room is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: an extended area of 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter, at the end of the corridor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge and a dishwasher.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
    • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 156cm (width) x 279cm (depth) and there is not 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 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a pull chain flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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.
    • 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 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 107cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a diagonal grab rail on the non-transfer side with a low visual contrast to the wall.
      There is a similar door visitors need to go through to get to the facility.