Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include sports hall (3rd floor), gym (first floor) , swimming pool (first floor), conference room.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include 3 tennis courts and a multi-use games area.
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Comments
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- The sports facilities are used in the day time by the college but are available to hire after 16:00 or according to the college timetable.
- Facilities are also available on Saturday 08:30 - 17:00, Sunday 08:30 - 12:00.
- Hirers may be external clubs / private swimming tutors etc.
- The facilities are not open to individuals.
COVID-19 Information
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Shooters Hill.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Eltham/ Falconwood.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 450cm x 450cm (14ft 9in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 85m (92yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 95m (103yd 2ft) 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 car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The car park is only available to hirers after 17:00.
- The Blue Badge parking is located to the left of the vehicle entrance , at the opposite end of the site from the sports centre.
- There are standard parking bays closer to the sports centre and tennis courts.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left the ramp.
- There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- The pictures show the conference room, sports hall and gym.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are pool, gym, sports hall.
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Comments
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- From the first floor there is a single step down at the door into the gym.
Standard Changing Room (Sports Changing)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Sports Changing)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the sports changing rooms.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is one medium marked step up into the shower area.
Swimming Pool
- There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The pool is on the first floor with access by stairs only.
Standard Changing Room (Pool Changing)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There is a step down and step up through the shower/ footbath from the changing room to the pool.
- There are separate male and female changing rooms.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- 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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the reception desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 320cm (5ft 11in x 10ft 6in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush 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 not available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the ground floor accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on the first floor.
- The female toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the ground floor to the left of reception.
- The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets within the male and female pool changing rooms.
Outside Access (Multi-Sports Court - Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the far side of the court.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is a second door into the court nearer to the building (photograph 2), but this is reached by stairs only.
Level Change (Entrance to multisports Court)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the sports centre.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located at the alternative entrance, to the left of the sports centre.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
Level Change (Access to Tennis Courts)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located from the car park to the left of the sports building.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- The sloping path also has a moderate slope across its width and is uneven in areas.