Access Guide
Overview (Deacon Unit)
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About
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- This is an inpatient facility for people with a learning disability who require crisis mental health support.
- Facilities available in the venue include: bedrooms, a dining room, a kitchen, two lounges, a calm room, an MDT room, a laundry room, a physical health room, and a visitors room.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- 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).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is not a toilet with adaptations available.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is no hearing assistance system.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and Makaton (on request).
- There is not 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.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Deacon Unit)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
Parking (Staff and Visitor Car Park)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off St Ebbas Way.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Main)
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 132cm.
- There is a bell at a height of 100cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- 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 away from you.
- The width of the opening is 172cm.
- The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Seating Area (Waiting Area)
- The waiting area is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area 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 no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around (Deacon Unit)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and 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.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Consultation / Medical Room (Physical Health Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Physical Health 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 and manual doors.
- 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 87cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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.
- The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
- The length of the treatment table is 180cm.
- 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.
Standard Bedroom and Ensuite (Bedroom 3)
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Bedroom Access
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- The bedroom surveyed is located along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
- The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
- 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 80cm.
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Bedroom Features
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- The bedroom has a single bed.
- The top of the mattress is 54cm from the floor.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
- The following is available in this bedroom: an armchair, a coffee table, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Ensuite Access
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- There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
- The ensuite door opens both ways and has a medium visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
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Ensuite Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the ensuite are 275cm (width) x 135cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder, a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- Additional features include: a mirror and an emergency alarm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The ensuite has a bath with an overhead shower.
- The bath controls are push.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- The height of the bath is 57cm.
There are 7 bedrooms within the building.
Room (Calm Room)
- The room is located in the centre of the building.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 85cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- There is not 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.
Room (Laundry 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 manual doors and 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 medium 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 wash basin is 82cm.
The height of the doors and the controls for the machines range between 50cm to 110cm.
Room (Visitors Room)
- The room is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 2m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 63cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is not 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 without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (MDT Room)
- The room is located to the right from the main entrance.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the opening is 63cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- 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 and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: desks and tables.
- The desks are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Dining Room
- The dining room is located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
- There is step-free level access into the dining room.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- 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 not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
- The height of the sink is 92cm.
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 medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
- A height adjustable work surface is 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 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave, a kettle, a dishwasher, a freezer and a toaster.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lounge
- The lounge is located in the centre of the building.
- There is step-free level access into the lounge.
- There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 80cm.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- Furniture available in the lounge includes: coffee tables and tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is a TV with subtitles.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Exit (Garden)
- The exit area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double manual doors at this exit.
- The doors open away from you.
- The width of the opening is 160cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
Outdoor Spaces (Garden)
- The following is available in this area: a garden.
- Outdoor areas consist of grass and bonded gravel.
- There are footpaths throughout.
- The majority of the paths are not 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.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Wheel in Shower - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 330cm (width) x 140cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 80cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 116cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a pedal 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.
- 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 twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
