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Disabled Access Guide for Pastures Youth Centre
15 Davies Lane
Leytonstone
London
E11 3DR
Tel: 020 8496 1500
Email: youth.services@walthamforest.gov.uk
Web: http://www.walthamforest.gov.uk
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Introduction
Related link The Good Shepherds Building.
Opening times vary according to activities/events, please see the venues website for details.
The suitability of the venue for mobility scooters and assistance dogs varies according to activities/events, please see the venues website for details.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Leytonstone.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Leytonstone High Road.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Leytonstone.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5.5m (11ft 9in x 18ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 110m (120yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 110m (120yd) from the main entrance.
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 not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Davies Lane.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 176cm (5ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
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 moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
There is a moderate slope in the pathway to the main entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played throughout the venue.
The lighting levels are varied.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
There is a sports hall available.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter the venue.
The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the 4 court hall.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Changing Rooms)
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the female and male changing rooms.
There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Level Change (Changing Rooms Showers)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located at the entrance to the showers.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Standard Toilet (Changing Rooms)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located within the female and male changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
Other facilities available are a drop down rail.
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the venue.
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 inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 152cm x 460cm (4ft 11in x 15ft 1in).
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 78cm (2ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
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 49cm (1ft 7in).
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 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
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 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the venue.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do 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.
