Access Guide
Overview (Hope Service Epsom - Woodside Lodge)
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About
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- This is a venue for young people who are experiencing complex mental health, emotional, social and behavioural challenges.
- Facilities available in the venue include: classrooms, consultation rooms, a quiet room, a common room, and a kitchen.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Epsom 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 ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
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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), Makaton (on request) and different languages (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.
Toilet and Changing Facilities (Hope Service Epsom - Woodside Lodge)
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- The shared step-free toilet facilities are located to the left from the main entrance.
Parking (Hope Service Epsom - Woodside Lodge)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located off West Park Road.
- 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 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 35m from the main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and a steep ramp or slope.
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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 not 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 not 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 steep gradient.
- The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
- There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
- There is a single manual door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
- 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 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 this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and 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 vary due to the size of the space.
Getting Around (Hope Service Epsom - Woodside Lodge)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
- 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.
Room (Quiet Room)
- The room is located ahead from the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The width of the opening is 79cm.
- 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.
- There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: armchairs and sofas.
- 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 (First Aid Room)
- The room is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 78cm.
- 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.
- 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 counter is 90cm.
The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
Room (Common Room)
- The room is located to the right from the main entrance, at the end of the corridor.
- The distance from the main entrance is 12m.
- 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 84cm.
- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a play area.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Room (English Room)
- The room is located ahead from the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 82cm.
- 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 without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- The desks are fixed.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some 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.
Room (Maths Room)
- The room is located to the right from the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is 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 81cm.
- 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 without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables, height adjustable tables and desks.
- Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of some 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Group Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Group Room.
- The room is located ahead from the main, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is 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 79cm.
- 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.
- There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Craft Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Craft Room.
- The room is located ahead from the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- 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.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Art Therapy)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Art Therapy.
- The room is located ahead from the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 116cm.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 76cm.
- 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 without armrests and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Family Therapy Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Family Therapy Room.
- The room is located ahead from the main entrance, at the end of the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- 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 77cm.
- 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.
- There is deep pile carpet in some areas.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs and sofas.
- Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
- 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.
- The desk is height adjustable.
The height of the wash basin 85cm.
Consultation / Medical Room (Drama Therapy Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Drama Therapy Room.
- The room is located to the right from the main entrance, off the main corridor.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
- There is 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 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 without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- 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.
Consultation / Medical Room (Next Steps Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Next Steps Room.
- The room is located to the right from the main entrance, off the Common Room.
- 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 70cm.
- 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 without armrests.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
- 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.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located to the right from the main entrance, off the Common Room.
- 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 82cm.
- 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 93cm 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 93cm from the floor.
- A lowered sink is not available.
- The sink has a lever mixer tap.
- Facilities within the kitchen include a kettle, a fridge freezer, a toaster, a washer dryer, two handle cups, a microwave and a dishwasher.
- The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher and washer dryer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the main entrance.
- The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, narrow walkways and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is written text and pictorial 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 255cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 106cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- 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 123cm 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 86cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
