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Introduction

• Related link Eltham Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/eltham-centre/greenwich-council
• Related link Eltham Leisure Centre.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/en/access-guide/eltham-leisure-centre/greenwich-council

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Eltham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Eltham.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 19:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park is to the left of and behind the Centre.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 520cm (11ft 6in x 17ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 61m (67yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 73m (80yd) from the main 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 a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Eltham Centre.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) wide.

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Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Eltham High Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 114cm (3ft 9in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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Level Change (Alternative Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in front of the doors.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 63m (69yd) from the main entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Level Change (Main Entrance Hall)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the steps.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located in the main entrance hall.
• There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The ramp overcomes the stairs.

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Library

• This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
• This library does have a regular supply of books in large print.
• This library does have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
• There is not an ordering service.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.
• Auxiliary aids are not available for computer users.
• Equipment available for people with a visual impairment includes a large magnifying glass.

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• Comments View
  • The library does have a reservation service.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 82m (89yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located through the children's book section on the left.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 181cm (5ft 6in x 5ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet and in the standard female toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located through the childrens' section on the left.
  • The female and male toilets are 84m (92yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The photograph on the left shows the standard female toilet.
  • The photograph on the right shows the standard male toilet.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.