Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the church with foyer lounge and kitchen, large hall with kitchenette, and a small hall with a kitchen.
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Comments
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- The small hall acts as a link between the church and the large hall.
- All the spaces are available to hire to outside groups - regular bookings are preferred.
- Please see the website for details of services and regular events in the halls.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Eltham.
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 located to the right of the church hall, off Westmount Road.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 block paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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 step-free route to the halls and the church from the car park is out of the car park and along the pavement of Westmount Road.
Outside Access (Church Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Westmount Road.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The second set of doors lead into a lobby area.
- There is a third set of doors from the lobby into the main foyer/cafe area.
- These doors open away from you (push), are double and 155cm wide.
- The doors are heavy.
Inside Access (Church)
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Comments
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- Seating within the church is chairs without armrests which can be arranged as required.
- There are two medium unmarked steps up to the altar area, without handrails.
- The lecturn and font can be relocated to the main church floor area if required.
- Large print hymn books are available.
- Words can be projected onto a screen during services.
- There is a cafe area with flexible furniture in the foyer leading to the church.
- There is a kitchen opening off the foyer.
- There is level access from a door to the front right of the church into a corridor connecting to the small hall.
Toilet with Adaptations (Church)
- 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 3m (3yd 10in) from the church entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of the entrance foyer.
- 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 330cm (5ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
- 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- A cloth towel is generally provided on a hook to the left of the washbasin.
Standard Toilet(s) (Church)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s)
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- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the church entrance lobby.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the church entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is an additional shared toilet in the corridor linking the church with the small hall (photograph 2).
Outside Access (Halls Entrance Gate)
- This information is for the entrance located leading from Westmount Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are light.
- The width of the door opening is 205cm (6ft 9in).
Level Change (Halls Entrance Gate)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the path betweent the entrance gate and the halls main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Halls Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the end then to the right of the path from the entrance gate.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
Outside Access (Large Hall Direct Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located facing the car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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Comments
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- This entrance is a fire exit, which has to be opened from the inside.
- It is generally left open at the start and end of sessions in the main hall.
Level Change (Large Hall Direct Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park down to the entrance.
- There is/are 5 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- 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 the left going up.
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Comments
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- There is an additional unmarked, medium step in the doorway.
Inside Access (Halls)
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are adjustable.
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Comments
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- There is level access from the halls main entrance to the main hall and toilets.
- The small hall (photograph 3) has a serving hatch to the large kitchen (photograph 4).
Level Change (Access to Small Hall)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left of the foyer from the halls main entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 80cm (2ft 7in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Halls)
- 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 2m (2yd 7in) from the halls main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the lobby, opposite the halls main entrance.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- 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 twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is not an emergency alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 cannot 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.
- 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Halls)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located off the large hall.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the halls main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.