Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: office space and cycle storage.
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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 name of the nearest car park is Westfield London Car Park B.
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- The nearest underground station is Wood Lane.
- The nearest overground station is Kensington.
- The nearest train station is Paddington.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow barriers.
- BM, G and levels 1 to 9 can be accessed via a standard lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 10 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on levels G to 9.
- All toilets with adaptations have a left hand transfer space.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard toilets on levels 1 to 9.
- The male and female toilet facilities are located off the main corridors on each floor.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The changing facilities which have adaptations are located off the ground floor rear corridor.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the right of the building.
- The car park is sheltered.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 210cm.
- There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are not signposted or marked.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 241cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 30m from main entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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On-street Parking
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- On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
- The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Wood Crescent.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located off Ariel Way.
- The name of the car park is Westfield London Car Park B.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Access To (1 Wood Crescent)
- 1 Wood Crescent is located off Wood Lane and at the rear of the Television Centre site.
- The distance from the Blue Badge parking bay is 15m.
- The most accessible route has a very easy slope.
- There is no signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access 1 Wood Crescent.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located off Wood Crescent.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 81cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 91cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 124cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Cycle Store Entrance)
- This entrance is located off Wood Lane.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 91cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 76cm.
- There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
- The door open towards you.
- The doors require effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 111cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located ahead and to the left after entering the main entrance.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the desk.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny and patterned.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, high stools, sofas and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables and high tables.
- There are security barriers which are operated by key card.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish which may cause glare or confusion.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located through the security barriers, to the left and right.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has a very easy slope.
- The ground floor and levels 1 to 9 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 158cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right and left at the end of the lift lobby.
- BM, G and levels 1 to 9 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Rear Corridor)
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- The changing room surveyed is located off the rear ground floor corridor.
- The distance from the Main Entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wheel-in shower and a wash basin.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 250cm (width) x 257cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 171cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the right of the toilet as you look at it.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the left of the toilet as you look at it.
- The dropdown rail has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 54cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 95cm 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 95cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
- 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.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- The shower dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
- The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Area (Basement Mezzanine - Male and Female)
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Changing Area
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- The male and female changing area were surveyed.
- The changing area is located on the basement mezzanine level.
- The most accessible route to the changing area has steps and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the changing area.
- The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers and lockers.
- There are not lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
- There is a detachable shower head.
- The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Lobby - Left Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left of reception.
- The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 221cm (width) x 257cm (depth) and there is 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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 60cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 107cm and 157cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the corridor to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
- The distance from the lifts is 15m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens by sliding and has a low visual contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium 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 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is 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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 53cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 108cm and 153cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Almost identical facilities are in the same location on every floor from 1 to 8.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ninth Floor - Left Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located in the corridor to the left as you exit the lift on the ninth floor and at the rear of the shared toilet area.
- The distance from the lifts is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 304cm (depth) and there is 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 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm 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 medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 55cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 104cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
