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Mycenae House

90 Mycenae Road, Blackheath, London, SE3 7SE

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located within the female toilets on the ground and first floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the female and male toilets on the ground floor.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the far left of the ground floor as you enter.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor at the end of the corridor on the right.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the basement floor at the end of the corridor on the right.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the basement, ground and first floor female toilets.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the main entrance.
    • There is a security barrier at the entrance to the car park. Access is gained by speaking to the office via an intercom which is within reach of the vehicle driver.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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 (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is a bell at a height of 93cm.
  • 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 a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 134cm.
  • 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 115cm.

Lift (Stair Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located along the corridor to the right on entry.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This lift is a stair lift.
  • Stair Lift View
    • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 135kg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 49cm (width) x 41cm (depth).
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The level needs to be held constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.
    • The lift has a seat.
    • The lift seat is 59cm from the floor.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located along the corridor to the right on entry.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are permanently held open doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • The building has step-free access via stair lift between floors.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of walkways.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the gardens at the rear of the venue.
  • Circulation View
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Eating and Drinking (Coffee Bar)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Coffee Bar is located on the right as you enter the venue.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 118cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 95cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 122cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Outdoor Spaces

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: woodland and gardens.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are no footpaths.
    • Surface types include: grass and compact earth.
    • There is some seating available for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: some sections of the woodland area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the female toilet on the ground floor .
    • The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 159cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rails have 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 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are handwashing facilities outside the cubicle.