Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Romford.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is The Brewery.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Outside Access (Alternative Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Alternative Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the side of the building.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Ticket Office)
- The reception desk is 26m (28yd) from the alternative entrance.
- There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
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Comments
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- Announcements for the ticket office are in both audio and visual.
Level Change (Ticket Office)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located as you enter the ticket office.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are medium.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located as you enter the main entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Train Station
- There are generally 7 member(s) of staff on duty.
- The station is staffed.
- There is an office to obtain help.
- There is a ticket office.
- The ticket office is located on the first floor at the front of the building.
- The ticket office is 26m (28yd) from the alternative entrance.
- The train companies operating from within this station are National Express East Anglia.
- There is not a taxi rank at the station.
- Shops and services within the station include West Cornwall Pasty, Coffee Republic, F.S.L Dry Cleaners, J.P.L News Kiosk, Cheque Station, Puccino's and cash Mmchines.
- There are 5 platform(s) in the station.
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Additional Station Information
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- Announcements on platforms are audio and visual.
- Wider ticket barriers are available to access platforms.
- Platforms which have tactile markings at the platform edge are 1-5.
- Accessible toilets are located on the platform(s).
- Accessible toilets are located on platform(s) 4.
- There is a wheelchair available to borrow.
- To borrow a wheelchair, the contact customer information office.
Train Station Platform
- This information is for platform(s) 1-5.
- The platform(s) accessed by ramp / slope is / are 1-5.
- The platform(s) which can be accessed by either level access / ramps / lifts / stairclimber from inside the station is / are 1-5.
- Accessible toilets are 155m (170yd) from the alternative entrance.
Level Change (Train Station Platform)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located ahead as you enter.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 155m (170yd) from the alternative entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on platform 4.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from customer information office.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located within the adapted toilet.
- The female toilets are 155m (170yd) from the alternative entrance.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on platform 3.
- The male toilets are 155m (170yd) from the alternative entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.
- Children are welcomed at the venue.