Local access information
across the country
Disabled Access Guide for Chapel End Childrens Centre
Brookscroft Road
Walthamstow
London
E17 4LN
Tel: 020 8527 9192
Fax: 020 8527 9410
Email: chris.aulston@chapelend-inf.waltham.sch.uk
Web: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk
Email us about this Venue
Find more venues in Waltham Forest Council
Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include Clinic Room, Audiology room, Sensory room.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Walthamstow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Walthamstow Central.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Walthamstow Central.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located at the front of the venue.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the main foyer.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 162cm x 260cm (5ft 3in x 8ft 6in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
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 (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
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 42cm (1ft 4in).
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.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Adapted toilets are available throughout the centre.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the main foyer.
The female toilets are 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
There is a soft play area for children.
