Access Guide
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Clifton House is located off Clifton Street and Worship Street and can be accessed by the A501.
- There is no parking at Clifton House.
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By Bus
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- The nearest bus stop is on Appold Street. Buses 42 and 344 operate here.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station is Shoreditch High Street which is approximately 0.6 miles away.
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By Underground
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- The nearest underground stations are Old Street and Liverpool Street.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the link below for up to date London transport.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Public Parking
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Standard on street parking is available.
Getting To (Clifton House - First Floor From Main Entrance)
- Access to Clifton House - First Floor is via the Main Entrance.
- Enter via the Main Entrance and turn right, the reception is located on the right. Continue straight and take the lifts located on the right to the First Floor.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Clifton House - First Floor.
- Clifton House - First Floor is approximately 2m from the main lifts.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
Getting To (Clifton House - First Floor Accessible Entrance)
- Access to Clifton House - First Floor is via the Accessible Entrance.
- Enter via the Accessible Entrance and take the lifts located on the right up to the first floor.
- There is step free access, via lift, to Clifton House - First Floor.
- Clifton House - First Floor is approximately 4m from the rear lift.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Worship Street.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Step Details
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- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s).
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on Clifton Street.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 187cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Comments
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- This entrance takes you to the lower ground floor with lift access to the main reception.
Reception
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Reception
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- The reception point is located to the right as you enter the Main Entrance.
- The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Main Entrance.
- The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to the reception point.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
- There are not windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
- The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
- The counter is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
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Reception Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
- Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
- The type of flooring is tiles.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
- There is not a television.
- Vending machines are not available.
- A water dispenser is not available.
- There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Other Floors (Front)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG,G,1,2,3,4,5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are low.
Other Floors (Rear)
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Stairs
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- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG,1,2,3,4,5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
- The going of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
- The lighting levels are low.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of reception.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG,G,1,2,3,4,5.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is fair.
- The clear door width is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 113cm x 123cm (3ft 8in x 4ft).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Lift (Rear Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located straight ahead on entering the Accessible Entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of this lift are not clearly visible from the entrance.
- The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Accessible Entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG,G,1,2,3,4.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
- The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is good.
- The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 171cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is good.
Entrance (Front Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the First Floor to the right as you exit the main lift.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located to the right just beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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 the ramp.
- The width of the ramp is 112cm.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.
Entrance (Rear Entrance)
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Entrance Details
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor to the right as you exit the rear lift.
- The entrance area/door is not clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are single width with a locked extension leaf.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
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Ramp/Slope Details
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- The ramp/slope is located just beyond the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is 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 both sides going up.
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are medium.
Area(s) (First Floor Office)
- The facilities/services located on the First Floor. include; open plan office.
- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are not doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
- The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There are some height adjustable desks in this area.
- There are some desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
- Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels but no armrests.
- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
- None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
- None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
- There is not background music in this area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Kitchen
- The kitchen is located at the rear of the office.
- There is step-free access to the kitchen.
- The kitchen has open access (no doors).
- There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the kitchen.
- The height of the work surfaces are 93cm (3ft 1in).
- There is not a dual height refreshment counter.
- There is not a work surface with a clear knee recess.
- There is not a height adjustable work surface.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
- There are stools within the kitchen.
- Tables are not permanently fixed.
- Chairs are not permanently fixed.
- The standard height for tables is 112cm.
- Vending machines are not available.
- The vending machine controls are not within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- Lighting levels are good.
Accessible Toilet(s)
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Comments
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- The nearest accessible toilet is located in the ground floor office.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right on entering the Front Entrance.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the Front Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet with wall mounted grab rails is not available.
- The tap type is push.
- There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilets.
- Lighting levels are low.
- Lighting levels are at least 100 lux at floor level.
Related Access Guides
- To view other access guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
- Clifton House link (new tab) - click here.
- Clifton House - Lower Ground Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- Clifton House - Ground Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- Clifton House - Third Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- Clifton House - Second Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- Clifton House - Fourth Floor link (new tab) - click here.
- Clifton House - Fifth Floor link (new tab) - click here.