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Brookhill Children's Centre

42 Brumwell Avenue, Woolwich, London, SE18 6BD

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the corridor on the first floor.
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
    • There is a slight slope on the approach from the Blue Badge parking bay to the main entrance.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • Seating is available.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
    • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print.
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor left of the entrance hall, and on the first floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located off the ground floor entrance hall.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations on the first floor.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue, off Brumwell Avenue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
    • The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 350cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay.
    • The nearest designated bay is 6m from the main entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance (Pedestrian Gate)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the venue, on Brookhill Road.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and a bollard.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 107cm.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 152cm.
  • There is a slight slope on the approach from the Blue Badge parking bay to the main entrance.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located directly ahead after the entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the corridor on the first floor.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the entrance foyer, to the right of reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located in the entrance foyer, to the right of reception.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a gate at the foot of the stairs between the ground and first floors, with a width of 100cm.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a playground.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are no footpaths.
    • Surface types include: tarmac.
    • There is seating available for people to rest.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Playground View
    • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
    • The following play experiences are available: sliding, sensory (visual, audible, or tactile) and social play (e.g. water or sand pits, talk tubes, hopscotch, roundabouts, see-saws).
    • Routes around the play equipment are firm and even.
    • Routes around the play equipment are less than 150cm wide.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the entrance foyer to the left of the toilet with adaptations.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.