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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit.
• The Crofton Clinic is a 18 bed unit within a medium secure setting which provides a rehabilitation service for male service users with longer term needs from the boroughs of Bexley, Bromley, Greenwich and Lewisham.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Bracton Centre is located on Bracton Lane off Leyton Cross Road Dartford.
    The Centre can be accessed via the A2 then A2018 towards Bexley.
    For Sat/Nav guidance enter DA2 7AF.
  • There is parking for staff and visitors at the front of the Centre.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 0.6 miles away on Leyton Cross road, with services B12 and D30 to Erith, Joydens Wood and Coldblow.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station is Bexley, approximately 2.8 miles away via A2018 or A2.
    Services are to and from Woolwich Arsenal, Northfleet and London Cannon Street.
    The station is managed by South Eastern Railways.
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  • Providers of local bus services.
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  • South Eastern Railways.
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Outside Access (Crofton and Burgess Clinics / Wards Building Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located along the path to the left from the secure site entrance at Bracton Centre Reception.
  • The entrance area/door is not 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 not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance door.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
  • The width of the ramp is 125cm.
• Comments View
  • A staff member is needed to open this door as a key-card is required.

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Entrance (Crofton Clinic)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, immediately to the left from the building entrance and through one set of double doors.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward (Crofton Clinic)

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a male unit/ward.
  • There is/are 17 bedroom(s) available.
  • The bedrooms do not have ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 17 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is level access throughout the unit/ward.
  • There is clear signage on the unit/ward.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is some flooring on the unit/ward which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The unit/ward does not play background music.
  • A mobile hoist is not available on the unit/ward.
  • There are accessible washroom facilities with a wheel in shower for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a telephone within the ward for patients to use that is 135cm high (photograph 6).
    There are panic alarms at 125cm high in the ward corridors (photograph 7).
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  • There is not a relatives' room on the unit/ward.
  • There are no accessible toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Accessible toilet facilities for visitors are located at the Bracton Centre Reception.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located at Henri's café on the first floor (stepped access).
• Visiting Times View
  • Visiting times vary, please contact the ward in advance.
  • Visiting times are restricted around mealtimes.
    Henri's Café, the multi-faith prayer room/meeting room or the outside area named 'The Meadows' to the right of the secure site reception entrance can be used for visitor meetings.

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Day Room / Lounge Area

• There is a day room/lounge area.
• There is level access into the day room/lounge area.
• The day room/lounge area is always open.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the day room/lounge area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 63cm (2ft 1in).
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• There is a television.
• Subtitles are 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.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The central area within the ward is used as a day room with armchairs, sofas, a pool table and a television.
  • There are also dining room tables which are used for mealtimes or throughout the day.

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Counter (Diner)

• The counter is located near the clinic entrance.
• The counter is clearly visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The counter is staffed at mealtimes.

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Room / Area (Kitchen)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Kitchen.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a chair.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the kitchen counter which is 89cm high.
  • The kitchen is located off the central day room area.

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Room / Area (Activities Room)

• There is / are 2 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Activities Room.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• Some tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The activity room has computers and various other tools. Patients require supervision within the room.
  • The second activity room has sofas, armchairs and a television and is shown in photographs 5 and 6.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Room)

• There is / are 1 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; Clinic Room.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• There is not a chair.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Patients have clinics within this room when needed.
  • There is a basin at 85cm high with long extended handles.
  • The sanitiser in the room is 127cm high.

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Room / Area (Meeting Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Meeting Room.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Outside Access (Garden Access)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the central ward day room area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located at the door (doorstep).
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The doorstep is 16cm high.
  • There is a structural pillar located opposite this entrance.

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Garden

• The garden consists of asphalt paths and a central lawn.
• There is a picnic table at 85cm high and various benches at 53cm high.
• The area is step-free.

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Room / Area (Room 32)

• There is / are 17 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; 32.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is not adjustable.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not height adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • The bed and mattress are 54cm high.
  • The basin is 89cm high and the push-button controls are 112cm high.

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Washroom (Bathroom)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a bath, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 2 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the patient room corridor.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is written or text signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 248cm x 223cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 4in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is push. It is not 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 135cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 122cm.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Bath Details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 56cm (1ft 10in).
  • The bath is not height adjustable.
  • The bath tap type is push. It is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over/for the bath.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the bath.
  • A bath hoist is not available.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The controls for the bath are 78cm high.
  • The push-button alarm is 124cm high.
  • Photographs 4 and 5 show the second similar bathroom.

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Washroom (Shower)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a wheel in shower, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • There is/are 4 washroom(s) of this type in the ward.
  • The washroom surveyed is located along the patient room corridor.
  • There is step free access to the washroom surveyed once inside the ward.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) outwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a twist lock.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 130cm x 270cm (4ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
  • The washroom does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the washroom.
  • There is not a coat hook in the washroom.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is not a tall mirror, with suitable specifications, for ease of use.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 83cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is push. It is not 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 128cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is not a lateral transfer space.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the toilet.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 128cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head height is fixed.
  • The height of the shower head is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The shower control type is push.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is high.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is high.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The shower is 130cm by 115cm but the route to the shower is narrowed by the radiator and toilet.
  • There is an alarm at 130cm high within the room.

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Location of Toilet / Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right of the Bracton Centre Reception, before the secure site entrance.
• Shared standard toilet facilities are located along the Therapies corridor, close to the Danson Clinic within the secure site area.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located in Henri's café close to the Danson Clinic within the secure site area. There is stepped access.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the accessible toilet by the main reception and secure site entrance.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
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