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St John's Methodist Church

9-11 East Hill, Wandsworth, London, SW18 2HT

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on East Hill.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 a handrail on the left going up.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 4 steps with a handrail on the right 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 steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • 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 doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • There are alternative doors into the nave on the left and right in the entrance lobby. These doors are manual, open both ways and are 134cm wide.

Entrance (Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located in Spanish Road.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 150cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • The doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Area (The Vestibule)

  • The Vestibule is located beyond the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The table is 92cm high.

Room (The Nave)

  • The room is located directly ahead beyond the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • 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 are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Announcements are in person.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There are additional manual doors on the left and right hand side of the vestibule into the nave. These doors open both ways and are 134cm wide.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the female toilet .
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Room (Church Hall)

  • The room is located at the rear of the church.
  • The distance from the side entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • 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 84cm.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • 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.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Female)

  • The female standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the rear of the church.
  • The distance from the side entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route has steps and manual doors.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Male)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located at the rear of the church.
  • The distance from the side entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.