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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit.
• Services within the building include: the Birchwood pre-discharge unit.
  The building enables people to be cared for in self-contained accommodation before their release.

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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.
• Useful Links View
  • Providers of local bus services.
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  • South Eastern Railways.
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  • Google maps location finder.
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Parking (Bracton Centre - Main Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• 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.

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Outside Access (Bracton Centre Reception)

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• 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.

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Reception (Bracton Centre Reception)

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• 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.

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Entrance (Bracton Centre Reception - Secure Site Entrance)

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• 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.

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Entrance (Meadows Entrance)

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• 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.

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Area(s) (The Meadows)

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• 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.

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Outside Access (Birchwood)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located within 'The Meadows'.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 139cm (4ft 7in).
  • 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) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm.
• 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 12cm high.

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Inpatient Unit / Ward (Birchwood)

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• Unit / Ward Information View
  • This is a male unit/ward.
  • There is/are 4 bedroom(s) available.
  • The bedrooms do not have ensuite facilities.
  • There is/are 4 bed(s) on this unit/ward in total.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is stepped access throughout the unit/ward.
  • There is no 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 not accessible washroom facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • There are not accessible toilet facilities for patients on the unit/ward.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The kitchen and lounge are on the ground floor. The corridor is under 120cm wide.
    The kitchen (photographs 3-7) has standard amenities and a counter at 94cm high. There is only a 48cm gap into the kitchen (photograph 7).
    The lounge (photographs 8-11) has sofas and a dining table 80cm high. Both rooms have a 3cm lip upon entry as shown in photographs 4 and 9.
• Visitor Facilities View
  • 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 by the Reception/ site entrance.
  • There are no standard toilet facilities on the unit/ward for visitors.
  • Standard toilet facilities for visitors are located within Henri's café.
• 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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Other Floors (Birchwood)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Room / Area (Birchwood - Room 4 - First Floor)

• There is / are 4 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; 4.
• The room / area is approximately 12m from the Birchwood entrance.
• There is not 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 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.
• There are no chairs with 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
  • Most of the rooms are on the first floor.
  • The basin is 82cm high.
  • The bed is 52cm high.

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Washroom (Birchwood - Shower - First Floor)

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• Washroom Details View
  • The washroom surveyed has a shower.
  • There is/are 1 washroom(s) of this type in the building.
  • The washroom surveyed is located on the first floor of Birchwood.
  • The washroom surveyed is approximately 8m from the Birchwood entrance.
  • There is stepped access to the washroom surveyed once inside the building.
  • This washroom is male.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the washroom door.
  • The washroom door(s) open(s) inwards.
  • The door(s) is/are locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The door(s) is/are light to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 64cm (2ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the washroom are 206cm x 150cm (6ft 9in x 4ft 11in).
  • 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 82cm.
  • There are no wall-mounted grab rails for the wash basin.
  • The tap type is twist/turn. 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 91cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 134cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • The washroom has a non-slip floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (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 82cm.
  • There is not a colostomy changing shelf for standing users next to the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The shower control type is twist/turn.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There are not wall-mounted grab rails available for the shower.
  • The shower cubicle is accessed via a deep step.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The visual contrast between the external washroom door and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the internal washroom door and wall is low.
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is low.
  • The visual contrast between the washroom floor and walls is medium.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The step into the shower is 24cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Birchwood - Ground Floor)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male toilet is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the Birchwood entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.

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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.
• Bracton Centre link (new tab) - click here.
• Bracton Centre - Sycamore House: New Birchwood link (new tab) - click here.