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Overview (Derby House)

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• About View
  • This is a residential care home that supports women who have a learning disability and autism.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: bedrooms, a dining and conservatory room, a lounge, a sensory room, a medication room, an activities room, a laundry room, and a kitchen.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • 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).
• Getting In and Around View
  • 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 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.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and Makaton.
  • 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 (Derby House)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located along the main corridor on the right hand side of the building.
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located along the main corridor on both the right and left hand side of the building.

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Parking (Derby House)

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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 are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• 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.
  • The electric vehicle charging points are clearly marked and are supplied by ALFEN.
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• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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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 a bell at a height of 115cm.
• The height of the hand sanitiser is 120cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• The doors have a low 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 158cm.
• 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 (Derby House)

• 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.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Standard Bedroom (Bedroom 4)

• The bedroom surveyed is located along the main corridor on the right 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 numbered signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• The bedroom has a double bed.
• The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
• The space under the bed is 4cm from the floor.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
• The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets, a desk and a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The height of the wash basin is 84cm.
  There are 6 bedrooms within the building.

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Dining Room (Conservatory and Dining Room)

• The dining room is located ahead from the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the dining room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• 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 with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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: armchairs, sofas and stools.
• 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.

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Consultation / Medical Room (Medication Room)

• There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
• The room surveyed was; Medication 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 doors permanently held open.
• There is no 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 84cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• 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 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.

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Room (Sensory Room)

• 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 no 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 is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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 flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Activities Room)

• 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 numbered 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 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: tables.
• The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.

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Room (Laundry Room)

• 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 dementia friendly 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 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.
• 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 75cm to 110cm.

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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 85cm.
• 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 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 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include easy grip cutlery, a microwave, a dishwasher, a kettle, a fridge, 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.
• There is an alternative entrance from the dining room.
  The doors are double and open towards you (pull).
  The width of the doors are 120cm.

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Exit (Garden)

• The exit area is not 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 142cm.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you exit.

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Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

• The following is available in this area: a garden.
• Outdoor areas consist of grass 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.
• Plant pots and furniture may cause an obstruction on some of the paths.

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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.

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

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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 signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • 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 260cm (width) x 315cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 90cm 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.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 124cm from the floor.
  • 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 is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 178cm from the floor.
  • 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 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The bath is height adjustable.
    There is another bathroom with a wheel-in shower and height adjustable bath along the main corridor on the left hand side of the building.