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Disabled Access Guide for Health Centre

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Address:
574 Harrow Road
London
W10 4NJ

Tel: 020 8960 5499
Fax: 020 8968 1947

Email: Kumara.Srikrishnamurthy@nhs.net

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday09:30 - 13:00
Monday14:00 - 19:00
Tuesday09:30 - 13:00
Tuesday14:00 - 19:00
Wednesday09:30 - 13:00
Wednesday14:00 - 19:00
Thursday09:00 - 14:00
Friday09:00 - 13:00
Friday14:00 - 20:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

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 Paddington.

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

The nearest underground station is Westbourne Park.

Parking

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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 available.

The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 1.9m x 4.9m (6ft 2in x 16ft ).

Standard marked parking bays are located in First Avenue.

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 level access to the service.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

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

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

There is a 3cm threshold in the first doorway.

Reception

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The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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 hearing assistance system.

There is not a touchscreen.

There is not a prescription box.

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.

This venue does not play background music.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.

Waiting Room / Area (Ground Floor)

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There is a waiting room / area.

The waiting room / area is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.

There is level access into the waiting room / area.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

All chairs are permanently fixed.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

Announcements are in person.

Information is available in different languages.

Information in other languages and formats is not available on request.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

There is a television.

The television does have subtitles.

There is space for an assistance dog to rest.

There are no vending machines.

There is a children's play area.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on the left side going up.

There is not a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are consultation, waiting rooms and a toilet.

Consultation / Treatment Room

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There are 2 consultation / treatment rooms available.

The room surveyed was Nurses Treatment Room.

The consultation / treatment room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.

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.

All chairs have armrests.

No chairs 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.

The Nurses Treatment Room is used as a consultation room for patients who are wheelchair users.

Waiting Room / Area (1st Floor)

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There is a waiting room / area.

There is not level access into the waiting room / area.

There are doors into the waiting room / area.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 65cm (2ft 1in) wide.

The type of flooring is carpet.

All chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

Announcements are in person.

Information is available in different languages.

Information in other languages and formats is not available on request.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does not have background music playing.

There is no television.

There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.

There are no vending machines.

There is no children's play area.

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 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.

The adapted toilet is located to the rear of reception.

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 by sliding.

The door is locked by a twist lock.

The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).

The door is heavy.

The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 210cm x 150cm (6ft 10in x 4ft 11in).

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 90cm (2ft 11in).

There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.

There is not a flush on the transfer side.

The tap type is push.

There is not a mixer tap.

There is not a functional emergency alarm available.

No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.

Disposal facilities are not 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 a hand dryer.

The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.

The hand dryer is 145cm (4ft 9in) high.

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.

There is a sink.

The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.

The sink is placed higher than 74cm.

The sink is 85cm (2ft 9in) high.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.

The contrast between the external door and wall is good.

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 bright.

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located in 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

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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located on the 1st floor.

Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are bright.

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.

Children are welcomed at the venue.