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St Mary's Church Putney

Putney High Street, Putney, London, SW15 1SN

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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 ground floor of the church, to the left of the church hall entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the rear of the pantry.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

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Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of Putney Pantry on Putney High Street.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The 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, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the church hall, Cromwell Room and the route to the standard toilets.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lectern and altar area in the church hall and access to the lower tiers in the balcony area.
  • 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.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • 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: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable in some areas.

Eating and Drinking (Putney Pantry)

  • Location and Service View
    • Putney Pantry is located ahead as you enter.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the rear of the area.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 94cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the counter in Putney Pantry.
    • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 87cm.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 204cm (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 84cm (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 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 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 98cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Area (Church Hall)

  • The church hall is located to the left of Putney Pantry.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into this area.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 206cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lectern and altar.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear of Putney Pantry.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • 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 tactile markings and a low 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 108cm (width) x 147cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low 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.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the church hall.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Seating Area (Balcony)

  • The seating area is located to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the seating area has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the lower tiers of the balcony.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Lancaster Hall)

  • The room is located directly ahead as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a platform lift.
  • There is written text 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 opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • The serving hatch counter is 102cm high.

Room (Godly Play Room)

  • The room is located to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has a platform lift and steps.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is stepped access into the room.
  • There are 5 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 extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee 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.