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St Nicholas Church

19 Church Lane , Tooting, London, SW17 9PP

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the left beyond the accessible entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located to the left beyond the accessible entrance.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Accessible Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front left of the building.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a bell at a height of 139cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 128cm.
  • 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 the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: a room on the ground floor.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • 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.

Area (Church Hall)

  • The church hall is at the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • 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.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left beyond the accessible entrance.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 2m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 160cm (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 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 102cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs (to Basement)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left beyond the accessible entrance.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • G, B can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 13 steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear markings and have a handrail on the left going down.
  • 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (to First Floor)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right beyond the accessible entrance.
  • G, 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not 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 between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.