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Bracton Centre - Farmhouse 1 / Cottage

Leyton Cross Road, Dartford, Kent, DA2 7AF

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Summary

  • Services within the building include: a family room.
  • This building is used by some visitors when seeing patients.

Getting Here

Getting Help and Assistance

  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request, Makaton on request, different languages on request, voice recognition CD on request and audio on request.
  • There is a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
  • There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
  • Home visits services are not available.

Parking (Bracton Centre - Main Car Park)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located near the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 228cm x 437cm (7ft 6in x 14ft 4in).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • 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 slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
    • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
    • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located in front of the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
  • Comments View
    • There are 2 bays for electric vehicles within the car park.

Outside Access (Bracton Centre Reception)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the entrance to the site, at the top of the main car park.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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 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 a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • The slope/ramp has tactile paving at the bottom.

Reception (Bracton Centre Reception)

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located ahead as you enter via the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Bracton Centre Reception entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step free access to the reception point.
    • There is 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 good.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • 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 not a bell to attract attention.
    • There is not a hearing assistance 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 stone.
    • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
    • There is bench seating only.
    • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
    • There is not a television.
    • Vending machines are not available.
    • A water dispenser is 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.
  • Comments View
    • There is a counter located between the secure entrance doors to the left of reception used when entering/exiting the site (photographs 3 and 4).
    • The counter is 104cm high.
    • Opposite this counter is the security office.

Entrance (Bracton Centre Reception - Secure Site Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the left of the Reception desk.
    • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 155cm (5ft 1in).
    • 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 83cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
  • Comments View
    • This is a secure entrance where visitors will be escorted from by a member of staff.
    • There is a bell 155cm high to call Reception to exit the secure site.
    • There is a security office between the entrance doors. The door is 77cm wide, opens towards you but is permanently kept open (photographs 5 and 6). Security guards will make sure certain items do not enter site.
    • The Reception point between door is shown in photographs 7 and 8.

Entrance (Meadows Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located immediately to the right from the secure site reception entrance.
    • 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 an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 142cm (4ft 8in).
    • There is not a hand sanitiser.
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Comments View
    • This entrance gives access to the Meadows which is used for exercise or visitation during good weather.
    • This entrance gives access to Birchwood and other buildings which are within the Meadows.

Area(s) (The Meadows)

  • Facilities View
    • The facilities/services located immediately to the right from the secure site reception entrance include; an outdoor area which can be used for exercise or visitation during good weather.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Comments View
    • The Meadows consists of tarmac paths within a large field with exercise equipment. Bench seating is provided in some areas.

Outside Access (Farmhouse 1 - Rear Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
    • 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 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) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • 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 round the side of the building, leading to the rear entrance.
    • 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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • Comments View
    • Before the entrance door there is a key-coded gate (photograph 1).
    • A staff member is required to let visitors in.
    • The gate is 85cm wide, is easy to open and opens away from you.
    • The front entrance enters a staff only area.

Family Room

  • The family room is located immediately as you enter.
  • There is step-free access to the family room.
  • The family room is not clearly signed.
  • There is/are no door(s) for access.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • The type of flooring in the place of worship/room is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the family room.
  • There is a mixture of chairs with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There is a refreshment counter.
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • The counter does not have a clear knee recess.
  • There is a sink.
  • The wash basin tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
  • Background music is not played in the room.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels in the room are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The shared toilet is located within the family room.
    • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
    • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 1m from the Farmhouse 1 / Cottage entrance.
    • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
    • The height of the wash basin(s) is 76cm.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
    • Lighting levels are good.

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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