Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Assessment and Treatment Team, Community Forensic Mental Health Team, administration, FIPTS.
Getting Here (Lambeth Hospital)
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By Road
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- Lambeth Hospital is located in Stockwell, South London just off Landor Road. It is approximately 450 metres from the A3 (Clapham Road) to the East and the A203 and A23 to the West.
- Standard and Blue Badge parking is located in front of the hospital main entrances.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is Lambeth Hospital which is located on Landor Road approximately 100 metres from the main hospital entrance. The 322 service stops here.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Clapham High Street approximately 0.8 km away via Landor Road, Bedford Road, Lendal Terrace, Clapham High Street, Edgeley Road and Voltaire Road.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground station is Clapham North approximately 0.7 km away via Landor Road.
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Useful Links
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- The following link is for Traveline Journey Planner.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Lambeth.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Clapham North.
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Comments
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- Click here for access information of the overall hospital grounds.
- Click here for details of the parking available within the hospital grounds.
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 away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 90cm (2ft) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 88cm (2ft) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance steps.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
Outside Access (Side Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 73cm (2ft) wide.
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Comments
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- Staff need to be notified in advance for use of this entrance.
Level Change (Side Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is steep.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- The lighting level is medium.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are Community Forensic Team, FIPTS and the standard toilets.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the building.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the 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 heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 180cm (5ft x 5ft).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 (18in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft) high.
- 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 3").
- The toilet roll holder is 104cm (3ft) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
- The sink is 80cm (2ft) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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 5m (5yd 18in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the staircase.
- The male toilets are 1m (3ft 11in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
- There are mobility aids available.
- The mobility aids available include mobile hoists, wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes, walking sticks, walking frames, hoist slings and adjustable beds.
- To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
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Comments
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- Hearing Loops are available on request.
- Interpreters are available on request.
- There are a number of policies specifically relating to safeguarding of vulnerable adults and children, as well as infection control policies. Please contact the health and safety clinical advisors for further information on the hospital.
- There is no cashpoint on-site or within 100m of the main reception.