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The Passage
St Vincents
Carlisle Place
London
SW1P 1NL
Tel: 07792 969416
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 14:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
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 Victoria.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Victoria.
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 available.
The dimensions of the on street marked Blue Badge parking bays are 1.8m x 6m (5ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
On street Blue Badge parking is located in Carlisle Place.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at basement level.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading to the entrance.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on the right going up.
Reception
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 fixed 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.
Inside Access
There is not 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.
Route finding signage is not available.
No Braille signage is available.
No Tactile signage is available.
The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the main corridor.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Consultation / Treatment Room
There are 1 consultation / treatment rooms available.
The consultation / treatment room is 15m (16yd) 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 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The type of flooring is carpet.
There is not a bed/couch.
There is a chair.
The chair is adjustable.
All 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.
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 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the main corridor.
There is not 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 76cm (2ft 5in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 140cm x 190cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
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 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
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 104cm (3ft 4in) 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 102cm (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 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 bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are not available.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Children are not welcomed at the venue.
