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Roehampton Base

33-35 Danebury Avenue, Putney Heath, London, SW15 4DQ

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the upper ground floor, accessed via the right hand staircase.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the upper ground floor, accessed via the left hand staircase.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Danebury Avenue.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located on Harbridge Avenue.
    • The name of the car park is Harbridge Avenue Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available in the car park.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Danebury Avenue.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The second door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • The intercom for the second set of doors is at a height of 148cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include narrow openings.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Room (Main Room)

  • The room is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Some tables are 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.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm, a television with subtitles and a wash basin.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Room (Multi Purpose Room)

  • The room is located to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • 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 away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Kitchen

  • The kitchen is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 92cm 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 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the left hand stairs to the rear of the main room.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The ground and upper ground floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift does not have 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.
  • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 78cm (width) x 105cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is also an identical lift on the right hand staircase.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the rear of the main room.
  • The ground and upper ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is an identical staircase on the right side, which leads to the toilet with adaptations.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the upper ground floor at the rear of the main room, up the stairs.
    • The distance from the entrance is 23m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a stair lift.
    • 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 77cm.
    • 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 155cm (width) x 183cm (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 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • 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 49cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 123cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 109cm 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 89cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.