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132 Queens Road

132 Queens Road, Peckham, London, SE15 2HP

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Location

  • The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
  • This venue is situated in Peckham.
  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest mainline station is Queens Road Peckham.
  • The nearest underground station is Oval.

Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Parking (Staff Car Park and Lugard Road)

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located to the rear of the building off Lugard Road.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 610cm (11ft 10in x 20ft).
    • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the entrance.
    • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
    • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • Comments View
    • Blue badge holders can use this car park by prior arrangement only.
    • The gate has an intercom which is 108cm high.
    • The pedestrian gate is 130cm wide.
    • There are also unmarked on-street spaces along Lugard Road by the venue.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the junction between Lugard Road and the A202 Queen's Road.
    • 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 80cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • The ramp/slope is located before the entrance.
    • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • Comments View
    • There are dark matts by the entrance doors.

Reception

  • The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
  • The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
  • The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 15/07/2022.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Comments View
    • The reception desk has a 71cm high knee recess under the low section.
    • Photographs 3 and 4 show the waiting areas on both sides of the desk, with coffee tables 35cm high.
    • There is a wall-mounted hand sanitiser 115cm high.
    • Photographs 5-7 show the security barriers to the right of reception which are used to access part of the ground floor and other floors.
    • The narrow barriers are 50cm wide, with one wider gate that is 107cm wide. It is opened by reception or via key-card readers which are 110cm high.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is infrared.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Comments View
    • Infra red devices are available from reception that can be used in the consultation and meeting rooms.
    • Photographs 5 and 6 show the kitchen and seating area on the third floor. The tables are 73cm high. The kitchen counters are 90cm and 84cm high with a 80cm high knee recess in a couple sections.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a refuge point with an intercom 100cm on landings.
    • There are single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.

Lift

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right as you enter, through the security barriers.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
  • The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The clear door width is 99cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 140cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • The lift does have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.
  • Comments View
    • The lift to the right shares the same fixtures but has different dimensions. It is shown in photographs 4 and 5.
    • It has a clear door width of 89cm.
    • The dimensions are 110cm x 140cm.
    • The lifts have 630kg or 1000kg weight limits.
    • There is an intercom by the lifts on the ground floor to contact staff on other levels. The intercom is 112cm high.

Level Change (Ramped Access to Office Spaces - Floor 1 to 4)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located either side of the lifts on the first floor.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1 and 2 show the very similar ramps either side of the lift on the first floor.
    • Photographs 3 and 4 show the identical ramps in the same place on the second floor.
    • Photograph 5 shows the identical ramp in the same place as those on the first and second floor and is to the left on exit from the lift.
    • Photographs 6 and 7 show the similar ramp opposite the lift and the identical ramp to the left when exiting the lift on the fourth floor.

Level Change (Third Floor- Kitchen and Seating Area)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp/slope is located on the third floor in the seating/kitchen area.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
  • The width of the ramp/slope is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • Comments View
    • There is an automatic door that opens towards you, before the ramp and the door is 84cm wide and has a push-button at 115cm height, that is used to open it on both sides.

Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located past the reception on the ground floor.
    • 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 outwards.
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 217cm x 148cm (7ft 1in x 4ft 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 disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • Comments View
    • The door is opened by a touch sensor which is 116cm high. It is used to lock the cubicle as well.

Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer and Shower)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, through the security gates to the right of reception.
    • 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 outwards (automatically).
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 248cm (8ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 208cm (6ft 10in).
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush, however it is not 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 fully functional.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 121cm from the floor.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • 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.
    • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • The door is opened by a touch sensor which is 116cm high and is used to lock the cubicle also. The handle does need to be pushed down for the automated function to work.
    • The shower tray is not 150cm by 150cm, but there is 150 cm x 150cm space around the shower.
      The flip down seat is 53cm high and the shower controls are 90cm high. There is an adjustable shower head and a further emergency pull-cord alarm.
    • The sink and shower controls have extended levers for ease of use.

Accessible Toilet (1st Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Accessible toilet facilities are available.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lifts.
    • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left when exiting the lift.
    • 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 outwards (automatically).
    • The door is push pad activated.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 155cm x 256cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 5in).
    • There is not 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 disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not 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 the left.
    • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
    • There is a mirror.
    • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • 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.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
    • Baby change facilities are located within this toilet and is wall-mounted to the side of the cubicle.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • Comments View
    • The door is opened by a touch sensor which is 116cm high and it is used to lock the cubicle also.
    • There are identical toilets in the same location on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th floors.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
    • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground, first, second, third and fourth floor corridors close to the lifts.
    • The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
    • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
    • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
  • Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
    • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, straight ahead past the reception desk.
    • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
    • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
    • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.
  • Comments View
    • Photographs 1-4 show the standard singular cubicles on the ground floor. The sinks are 77cm high with lever mixer controls.
    • Photographs 5-11 show the standard male and female toilets which are close to the lift on the first floor.
    • The male toilet has 1 cubicle with a horizontal grab rail on one side and vertical grab rail on the other.
      The female toilet has 1 cubicle with a horizontal grab rail on both sides.
    • The sinks are 80cm high.
    • There are identical toilets in the same location on the second, third and fourth floors.
    • Photographs 12-14 show the singular shared cubicle on the ground floor.

Standard Shower (Ground Floor - Staff Showers)

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, through the security gates and down the corridor by the lifts.
  • There is level access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a medium step.
  • Comments View
    • There is a single, manual door that opens inwards and is 84cm wide.
      There is a key card reader 115cm high to enter and a push-button at the same height to exit.
    • There are high and low lockers, benches which are 45cm high and Clothes hangars which are 170cm high.
    • There are 4 cubicles with doors at 68cm wide accessing 4 stepped showers (15cm step).

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
  • This service can be requested.
  • Staff are not Text Relay aware.