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Overview

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• About View
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Southside Car Park 1.
  • View information on Southside Shopping Centre (opens new tab) .
  • The nearest train station is Wandsworth Town Station.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Clapham Junction Station.
  • The nearest underground station is East Putney Underground Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print, different languages and audio.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, in the children's and families area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located on Garrett Lane.
  • The name of the car park is Southside Car Park 1.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 239cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception (Main)

• The reception is located directly ahead as you enter the building.
• The distance from the entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Main)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library, this may include the use of a lift.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
• Some tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, adjustable foot rests and handheld magnifiers.
• The self check-out and return machines are by the receptions on both floors.
  The touchscreens have a height of 107cm - 140cm.
  The scanners for bar codes have a height of 78cm.

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Entrance (Childrens and Families)

• This entrance is located on the right after entering the main library.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• There is a push pad at a height of 110cm.
• The width of the opening is 138cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 110cm.

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Reception (Children's and Families Area)

• The reception is located on the ground floor, to the left as you enter the children's library.
• The distance from the children's library entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 61cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Library (Childrens and Families)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables and desks.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: large print and audio.
• Auxiliary aids available in this library include: high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, adjustable foot rests and handheld magnifiers.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the entrance is 11m.
  • 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 97cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 151cm (width) x 229cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 85cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 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 81cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 183cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the building.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 394cm (width) x 324cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 270cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 102cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 59cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 183cm.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 58cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 79cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • 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 within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located beyond the main reception on the left.
• The distance from the entrance is 7m.
• 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 medium 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 high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 91cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 109cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left side of the building as you enter.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors 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 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Reception (First Floor)

• The reception is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (First Floor - Meeting Room 3)

• The room is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
• There is written text and numbered 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 away from you.
• The width of the opening is 94cm.
• 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 without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Area (First Floor - Study)

• The study area is on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• Facilities available in this area include: computers, desks and study booths.
• 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, benches and high stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and desks.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.