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Introduction

• Related link LSEC Bexley Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-south-east-colleges/bexley-campus/access-guides/lsec-college-bexley-campus

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• Comments View
  • The gym is available to staff and students.
  • It is located on the ground floor of the building, to the right after the main entrance.
  • It is then to the right after the entrance to the Nido Volans Centre.

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Opening Times

• Monday 14:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 14:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 14:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 11:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Erith.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Erith.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Staff and Blue Badge Car Park)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
• There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the rear entrance, via the ramp.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the rear entrance, via the ramp.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does 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.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Visitors who require Blue Badge parking are advised to contact the centre in advance.
    
  • Entrance to the car park is via an intercom at the security barrier.
    
  • Disabled students who require regular access to the car park are able to register their vehicles with the college.
    
  • There are standard on-street pay and display parking bays on both sides of Walnut Tree Road outside the venue.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located from Walnut Tree Road down to the forecourt.
• There is/are 10 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • After the first steps / ramp there is a further easy slope or 3 medium marked steps down towards the building, as shown in the photographs.
    
  • These steps/ ramps are bypassed if approaching the building from the direction of Erith Station.
    
  • From Stonewood Road there is an easy slope up towards the building entrance, also shown in the photographs.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building off Stonewood Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in).

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of the entrance.
• 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 the left going up.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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Fitness Suite (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right after the main entrance.
  • The fitness suite is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 85cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the male and female changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a fixed and adjustable shower head.
  • The shower has lever controls.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the male and female changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left, next to the gym entrance.
• The standard changing room is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 45m (49yd 8in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the gym entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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• Comments View
  • There are lockers at heights suitable for all users.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception.
  • This accessible toilet is located beyond the security barriers, to the left of the reception desk.
  • There are two further larger accessible toilets on each floor, 6m from either lift. There are additional accessible toilets at the end of the long corridor on the first and second floors.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 225cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and waste paper pedal bin 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • All the accessible toilets require a staff/ student electronic fob to operate.
    
  • On the upper floors the walls of some of the toilets are different colours, giving good contrast with the grab rails.
    
  • Some of the toilets have the transfer space to the left.
    
  • The toilet on the first floor east side also has an accessible shower facility and ceiling track hoist in the same room.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on each floor of the building in both wings.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the either lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Each set of toilets has 2 cubicles with grab rails.

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Additional Info

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