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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include counselling and clinic rooms.

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  • The Drug and Alcohol Service (Lambeth) is part of the Addictions Division.
  • It provides assessment, treatment and advice for people, aged over 18, who have substance misuse (drug and/or alcohol) related problems.
  • The service is for people who live in the London Borough of Lambeth.
  • The team offer a Tier 2 addictions assessment and brief intervention clinic, and a Tier 3 addictions assessment and treatment service.
  • Tier 2 services provide drug-related information, advice, assessment, referrals, interventions (including needle exchange) and aftercare.
  • Tier 3 services provide specialised drug assessments, treatment, care and referrals, delivered in the community or on hospital sites.
  • They provide people with a care plan and a key worker.
  • They are often delivered alongside Tier 2 services, in the same premises and by the same staff.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 16:45.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 13:45.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:45.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:45.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:45.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on Brighton Terrace, near to the junction with Brixton Road.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• Standard marked parking bays are located on the road opposite the venue.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • The on-street standard bays are pay and display.

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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.
• There is an intercom at this entrance.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk/counter.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is approximately 15m from the main entrance.
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is a space for a wheelchair user to wait within the seating area.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• All chairs have armrests.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The waiting room / area does have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• A water dispenser is available.
• There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl/laminate.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G,1,2,3.
  • The stairs are located through a door to the left of the waiting area.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G,1,2,3.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors (Mezzanine)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG,G,mezzanine.
  • The stairs are located at the rear of the reception waiting area.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the main entrance.
  • There are 8 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Mezzanine)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the reception waiting area.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG,G,mezzanine.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 135cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 5in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Consultation / Treatment Room

• There is / are 10 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 2.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• Level access is by lift.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
• All chairs have armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 consultation room on the ground floor, 3 on the mezzanine level and 6 on the first floor.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Clinic Rooms)

• There is / are 4 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
• The name / number of the room surveyed was; 4.
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• Level access is by lift.
• There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• The bed / couch is adjustable.
• A hoist is not available.
• There is sufficient space next to the bed/couch for a mobile hoist to operate.
• There is not a chair.
• All tables are permanently fixed.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • There are 3 clinic rooms on the mezzanine level and 1 on the LG level.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the building.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is 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 twist lock.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 230cm (5ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within 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 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 49cm (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 soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 accessible toilets in this location.
  • The second toilet has the transfer space to the right.
  • The toilet seat of this toilet was missing at the time of our survey.
  • The alarms are push-button.

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Accessible Toilet (Second Floor - Staff)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the second floor, in the staff area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 lever twist.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 255cm (7ft 9in x 8ft 4in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • 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 a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within 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 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 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 a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a second accessible toilet on the second floor, in the same room as the accessible shower (photograph 3).
  • There is a similar toilet on the first floor with the transfer space to the right (photograph 4).

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the second floor accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available include; an accessible toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the second floor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • This is by lift.
  • An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets on all floors.

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Additional Info Health

• Disability awareness training is provided for staff.
• The most commonly produced documents could be provided in other formats.
• Documents in Braille, large print, different languages and voice recognition CD format can be requested.
• BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Home visits services are available.
• A mobility scooter charging point is not available at the venue.