Disabled Access Guide for Paddington Dental Practice

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 Paddington.

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.

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

There is not 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 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 2 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do not have handrails.

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

There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.

This door has to be opened from the inside.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.

The ramp or slope is steep.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).

The desk is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

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.

There is not level access once inside the venue.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in some parts of the venue.

The lighting levels are bright.

The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is wood.

There is a waiting room / area.

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

There is level access into the waiting room / area.

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 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 space for an assistance dog to rest.

There are no vending machines.

There is no children's play area.

There are 4 consultation / treatment rooms available.

The room surveyed was Ground Floor Consultation Room.

The consultation / treatment room is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 by sliding.

The doors are single width.

The doors are light.

The door opening is 75cm (2ft 5in) wide.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

There is not a bed/couch.

There is a chair.

The chair is adjustable.

All chairs have armrests.

All chairs are permanently fixed.

A hoist is not available.

Lighting levels are bright.

The room does have background music playing.

A flashing alarm is not available.

A vibrating alarm is not available.

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 right side going up.

There is not a landing.

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

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 permanently held open.

The door opening is 76cm (2ft 5in) wide.

The type of flooring is vinyl.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

Announcements are in person.

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 no children's play area.

There are no adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located between the ground and 1st floors.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Staff do not receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service cannot be requested.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.