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Disabled Access Guide for Connections@St Martins

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Address:
St Martins Place
London
WC2N 4NJ

Tel: 020 7766 5544
Fax: 020 7930 9194

Email: info@cstm.org.uk

Web: http://www.connection-at-stmartins.org.uk

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Opening Times (Clinic)

DayOpening Times
Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:30
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Opening Times (Day Centre)

DayOpening Times
Monday09:00 - 13:00
Tuesday09:00 - 13:00
Wednesday09:00 - 12:30
Thursday09:00 - 13:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Saturday09:00 - 13:00
Sunday09:00 - 13:00

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the city.

This venue is situated in London.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Charing Cross.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

The nearest underground station is Charing Cross.

Parking

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is not level access to the service.

The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 108cm (3ft 6in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

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There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 4 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do not have handrails.

Outside Access (Side Entrance)

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This information is for the entrance located on St Martins Place.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.

Lift (Side Entrance)

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There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located outside the side entrance on St Martins Place.

The lift is a platform lift.

The platform lift accesses a small level change.

The lift is 1m (3ft 3in) from the side entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The clear door width is 93cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

Reception

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The desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk does not have a lowered section.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is not a bell to attract attention.

There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.

Inside Access

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There is level access once inside the venue.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are not allowed in public parts of the venue.

Route finding signage is available.

The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.

Waiting Room / Area

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There is a waiting room / area.

The waiting room / area is 7m (22ft 11in) from the entrance.

There is level access into the waiting room / area.

Level access is by lift.

There are not doors into the waiting room / area.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

All chairs have armrests.

Announcements are in person.

Information is available in different languages.

Information in other languages and formats is available on request.

Languages available are Bengali and Polish.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

There is a television.

The television does not have subtitles.

There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

There are no vending machines.

There is no children's play area.

Consultation / Treatment Room

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There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.

The room surveyed was No. 1.

The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the waiting room.

There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

Level access is by lift.

There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

There is a bed/couch.

The bed/couch is adjustable.

There is a chair.

The chair is adjustable.

No chairs have armrests.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No tables are permanently fixed.

A hoist is not available.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

A flashing alarm is not available.

A vibrating alarm is not available.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is low.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

Lift

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There is not a lift for public use.

The lift is located in the staff area.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G.

The lift is 9m (29ft 6in) from the side entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.7m (3ft 3in x 5ft 6in).

The clear door width is 79cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does have an audible announcer.

The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.

The lighting level in the lift is medium.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

Adapted Toilet

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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 8m (26ft 2in) from the side entrance.

The adapted toilet is located opposite the lift in the staff area.

There is level access to the adapted toilet.

This is by lift.

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 locking handle.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 76cm (2ft 5in).

The door is heavy.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 155cm x 250cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).

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 right.

The lateral transfer space is 83cm (2ft 8in).

There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.

There is a flush on the transfer side.

The tap type is twist/turn.

There is a mixer tap.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).

Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.

There is not a coat hook.

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 46cm (1ft 6in).

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 placed higher than 100cm.

The towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.

There is a toilet roll holder.

The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.

The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.

The toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 4in) high.

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 fair.

The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.

The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.

The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.

The contrast between the walls and floor is good.

Lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

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.

This service can be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Children are not welcomed at the venue.