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Overview (Ashmount)

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• About View
  • This is a residential service for men with moderate to severe learning disabilities and autistic spectrum disorders.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: bedrooms, a dining and conservatory room, two lounges, a kitchen, a laundry room, and a sensory room.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Ewell West Train Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality, diversity and inclusion.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ashmount)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located throughout the main corridors.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the main corridors on both the left and right hand sides of the building.

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Parking (Ashmount)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off St Ebbas Way.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay has faded markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 245cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 110cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the access gate.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Access Point (Gate)

• This access point is located off St Ebbas Way.
• The access point is clearly signed.
• Assistance is available at the access point.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope.
• There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
• There is a single manual gate.
• The gate opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The gate has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors .
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around (Ashmount)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 1)

• The bedroom surveyed is located at the end of the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
• The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 78cm.
• The bedroom has a single bed.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a height adjustable bed, bedside plug sockets and a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are 6 bedrooms in this building.

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Room (Laundry)

• The room is located along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The height of the doors and the controls for the machines range between 56cm to 102cm.
  The height of the wash basin is 78cm.

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Room (Sensory Room)

• The room is located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: some of the sensory equipment.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Kitchen

• The kitchen is located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 91cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a toaster, a kettle, a dishwasher, a microwave, a fridge and a freezer.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: high stools.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lounge

• The lounge is located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
• There is step-free level access into the lounge.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is another lounge located along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.

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Dining Room (Dining Room and Conservatory)

• The dining room is located in the centre of the building.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 93cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

• The following is available in this area: a garden with some play equipment.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass, block paving and paving slabs.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is not firm and even, but is over 180cm wide.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging.
  • There is a trampoline.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Standard Bath and Wheel-in Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 266cm (width) x 320cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 55cm.
  • The bath controls are lever.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Height Adjustable Bath and Wheel-in Shower)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located at the end of the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 320cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 123cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a clinical waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The bathroom has a wheel in shower and a bath.
  • The bath controls are push.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • The bath is height adjustable.