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St Boniface RC Church

185 Mitcham Road, Tooting, London, SW17 9PG

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is also a side entrance to the right of the venue which has a steep slope on the approach and a 4cm step at the door threshold.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the altar and standard toilet.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors.
    • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is not 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 has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • 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.
  • 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 53cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar and standard toilet.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Room (Church Hall)

  • The room is located straight ahead beyond the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
  • 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 are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the altar.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • There is also an alternative entrance leading to the hall from the side entrance.
    The doors here are double, with one door locked (can be opened on request) The door opens towards you to a width of 67cm.

Standard Toilet Facilities

  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located to the rear right of the church hall.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • There is 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 72cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.