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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Starting in Basildon High Road, join the A13 going in an easterly direction, then take the third exit at the Sadlers Farm roundabout onto Canvey Way (A130).
    Continue along Canvey Way (A130) for the next 4 miles, by continuing straight at all three roundabouts. Then stay on the road as is it becomes Long Road (A130) and turn left onto Maple Way.
    Continue onto Link Road and then turn left onto Third Avenue. The venue will then be seen on the left.
  • There is ample on-site parking available.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Second Avenue, which is along Link Road and is approximately 170 metres from the venue. It provides direct services to Canvey Island, Southend-on-Sea, and Basildon. The following buses service this stop: 22, 27, 27A, and 827. The bus operator is first buses.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Benfleet, which is along Ferry Road (B1014) and is approximately 2.3 miles from the venue. This provides direct services to Southend Central, Basildon, and Upminster.
• Useful Links View
  • First Group bus fare and timetable information.
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  • Benfleet train station details.
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  • Train fare and timetable information.
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Opening Times (Canvey Health Centre - Third Avenue Health Centre)

• Monday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:30.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Opening Times (CAVS)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have a dedicated car park.
  • The car park is located in front of the health centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 247cm x 480cm (8ft 1in x 15ft 9in).
  • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are not parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are dropped kerbs.
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey (December 2022) there was scaffolding between the blue badge spaces and the entrance. The minimum gap was 118cm.

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Public Parking

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• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Standard on street parking is available.
• Public Car Park View
  • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point.
• Comments View
  • There are unmarked bays available outside the venue on Third Avenue.

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Outside Access (Canvey Health Centre - Third Avenue Health Centre)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 130cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 157cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located from the car park to the second set of doors.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (CAVS)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the car park.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The first gate opens towards you as shown in photographs 4 and 6.
  • It is heavy and the opening is 93cm.
  • The second gate opens away from you as shown in photographs 8 - 10.
  • It is heavy and the door opening is 97cm.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Waiting Area(s) (Sub Waiting Area)

• There is a/are waiting area(s) along the circulation route(s).
• The seats do not have armrests.
• There is not sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area(s).
• There is not a/are not flashing fire alarm beacon(s) within the waiting area(s).
• There are only two chairs in this waiting area. The waiting area is located to the rear, left hand side of the centre.

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Getting Around The Building

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in public areas.
  • Music is played in the reception/waiting area.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located in the right hand corridor as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 181cm (6ft 5in x 5ft 11in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 123cm (4ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 116cm from floor level.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 92cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (CAVS - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the CAVS area to the right as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the CAVS main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door is light.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 378cm x 232cm (12ft 5in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The toilet has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 280cm (9ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 136cm from floor level.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 86cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space within the shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower controls are twist turn operated.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the right hand corridor as you enter.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the right hand corridor as you enter.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Specimen Toilet)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the rear left hand corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail to the right of the seat and vertical one to the left.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.