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Summary

• This is an inpatient unit.
• Services within the building include: Focal Point. Focal Point provide vocational qualifications for patients who are encouraged to learn and build skills whilst in recovery. Courses, such as bricklaying and horticulture, are offered to patients to suit their skill set.

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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.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • South Eastern Railways.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Google maps location finder.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.

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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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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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Level Change (Ramped Access to New Birchwood, Heath Clinic and Focal Point)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading towards the Heath Clinic from the Therapies corridor.
• The ramp/slope 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.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Outside Access (Exit towards New Birchwood and Focal Point)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located close to the end of the ground floor corridor, by Heath Clinic.
  • 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/do 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 with a locked extension leaf.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
• Comments View
  • The door has a good colour contrast when entering the building.

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Outside Access (Focal Point)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is 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 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 double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are easy to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• Step Details View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is/are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • There is a ramped fire exit.
  • The ramp has a slight slope, and has handrails on both sides between 94-110cm high.
  • The fire exit is 81cm wide (photographs 4-6).
  • Photographs 7 and 8 show the outside area which is used.

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Room / Area (Group Room)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Group Room.
• The room / area is approximately 1m from the Focal Point entrance.
• There is level access to the room / area.
• 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.
• There are no chairs with 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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• Comments View
  • The table is 67cm high.
  • There is a hand sanitiser available at 131cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located within the group room.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the Focal Point 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 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • The door to access the toilet is 80cm wide.

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