Access Guide
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Erith.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Smart Parking.
- The car park is located off Elrick Close.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 300cm x 470cm (9ft 10in x 15ft 5in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located off Elrick Close.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the left of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located to the right of the entrance.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The desk is generally 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.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Route finding signage is not available.
- The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and vinyl.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Waiting Room / Area
- There is a waiting room / area.
- The waiting room / area is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There are doors into the waiting room / area.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The type of flooring is carpet.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs with armrests are available.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Information is available in Braille on request, large print and different languages.
- Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
- Announcements are in person.
- The room does have background music playing.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Consultation / Treatment Room
- There are 4 consultation/treatment rooms available.
- The room surveyed was G12.
- The consultation / treatment room is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
- There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
- The type of flooring is vinyl.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The room does not have background music playing.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
- The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) 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 locked by a twist lock.
- The door weight is heavy.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 125cm x 185cm (4ft 1in x 6ft 1in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 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 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The 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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- The unisex toilets are located to the right as you enter.
- Unisex toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- 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 unisex toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info Health
- Disability awareness training is provided for staff.
- The most commonly produced documents can be provided in other formats.
- Documents in Braille, large print and different languages format can be requested.
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- BSL interpreters can be provided on request.
- Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Portable hearing loops cannot be provided on request.
- Home visits services are available.