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Opening Times

Monday 08:00 - 20:00.
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:30.
Wednesday 08:00 - 13:00.
Wednesday 15:00 - 20:00.
Thursday 08:00 - 18:30.
Friday 08:00 - 18:30.
Saturday 09:00 - 12:00.
Sunday Closed.

Location

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest National Rail station is Limehouse.
The nearest underground station is Mile End.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 200cm x 450cm (6ft 7in x 14ft 9in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located on Duckett Street.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Building Entrance)

Entrance View
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
Ramp/Slope View
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

Entrance (Harford Health Centre Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located in the building foyer.

Entrance View
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm.

Reception

The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the health centre entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
There is a touch screen.
The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

Inside Access

Photos

There is level access to the service(s).
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.

Comments View
- There is an interview room (photograph 3) and a group room within the health centre.

Waiting Room / Area

There is a waiting room / area.
The waiting room / area is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the {Textbox}.
There is level access into the waiting room / area.
There is not a/are not door(s) into the waiting room / area.
The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Some chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
Chairs with armrests are available.
Some chairs with armrests are available.
Announcements are audible and visual.
Information is available in Braille on request and large print on request.
Information in other languages and formats is available on request.
Lighting levels are bright.
The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
There is not a television.
There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
Vending machines are not available.
There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.

Consultation / Treatment Room

There is / are 9 consultation / treatment room(s) available.
The name / number of the room surveyed was; 7.
The consultation / treatment room is 22m (24yd 2in) from the reception.
There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
There is a/are door(s) into the consultation / treatment room.
The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
The door(s) is/are single width.
The door(s) is/are heavy.
The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There is a bed / couch.
The bed / couch is adjustable.
There is a chair.
The chair(s) is not/are not adjustable.
All chairs have armrests available.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
No tables are permanently fixed.
A hoist is not available.
Lighting levels are bright.
The room does not have background music playing.
A flashing alarm is available.
A vibrating alarm is not available.

Accessible Toilet

Accessible toilet facilities are available.

Location and Access View
- There is pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the health centre entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left of the corridor leading from reception towards the consultation rooms.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The shared toilets that were surveyed are located to the right of the reception desk.
- The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the health centre entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
- Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located to the left of the unisex toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.