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Wandsworth Common

Dorlcote Road, London, SW18 3RT

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located within the standard toilets in the toilet block behind the bowling green and tennis courts.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the toilet block behind the bowling green and tennis courts.

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Access Point (Bolingbroke Grove)

  • This access point is located on Bolingbroke Grove, opposite Salcott Road.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There is open access.
  • The width of the opening is 258cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Outdoor Spaces

  • The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area, sports pitches, sports courts, parkland, woodland and a toilet block.
  • Additional facilities in this area include: a café .
  • Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, compact earth and rubber matting.
  • There are footpaths throughout.
  • The majority of the paths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: throughout the common.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • Playground View
    • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
    • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing, balancing, crawling, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play.

Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the male standard toilets.
    • The distance from the toilet block entrance is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
    • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 213cm (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 102cm (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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm 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 81cm 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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
    • 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 153cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a similar toilet with adaptations in the standard female toilet next door with left hand transfer.