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Location

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Lewisham.
The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest mainline station is Lewisham.
The nearest underground station is Elverson Road DLR.

Opening Times

Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
Friday 08:00 - 18:00.

Comments View
- The centre may also be open outside of these times for special events..

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.

Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
On Street Blue Badge Parking View
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
On Street Standard Parking View
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
Drop-off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Comments View
- There is on-street parking in the area around the centre.
- The parking is restricted 12:00 - 14:00.
- Visitor permits are available from the centre.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is not level access into the venue.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the gate up to the entrance.
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 110cm (3ft 7in).
There are steps to access this area / service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Comments View
- The last section of ramp, leading from left of the entrance up to the entrance, bypasses the step.

Reception

The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high height.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
Lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- Facilities include a drop-in play room with level access to an outside play area, crèche, training room, consultation room and community kitchen.

Accessible Toilet

There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

Location and Access View
- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the left of the main corridor.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
Features and Dimensions View
- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 154cm x 250cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
Position of Fixtures View
- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 (3ft 3in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
Colour Contrast and Lighting View
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Comments View
- The door handle on both sides of the door is 130cm high.
- At the time of our visit, floor manoeuvring space was restricted by a large cupboard next to the toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
- The unisex toilets are located on the left of the main corridor.
- Unisex toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities View
- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the childrens' toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Comments View
- The baby change unit has fold-out steps for larger children to climb up by themselves.