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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include 58 flats, 2 lounges, communal bathroom, laundry, guest room.

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• Comments View
  • Strand Court is arranged over 5 levels.
  • The flats are self-contained with their own bathrooms and kitchens.
  • Most flats have a private balcony.
  • There are entrances from the front onto Plumstead High Street and to the rear from Strandfield Court.
  • The two lounges are used for a variety of meetings and activities.
  • The upper lounge, on level 2, is used several days a week by a lunch club.
  • The lunch club is also open to non-residents.
  • Symbols are based on the communal element of the venue.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Plumstead.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Plumstead.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 200cm x 400cm (6ft 7in x 13ft 1in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 36m (39yd 1ft) from the rear 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the Strandfield Close entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
• Comments View
  • The dropped kerb is steep.
  • The road approaching the building and the car park have moderate slopes.

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Outside Access (Front Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Plumstead High Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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  • The door is operated by key fob or via the intercom from outside.
  • There is a push pad to exit.
  • This entrance opens onto level 1 of the building.
  • The manager's office is next to this entrance.

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Level Change (Front Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located facing the car park on Strandfield Close.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The door is operated by electronic key fob or via the intercom.
  • There is a push pad to exit.
  • This entrance opens on to level 2 of the building.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Level 3 Access Door)

• This information is for the entrance located from Strandfield Close.
• 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 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • This door is a fire exit.
  • It can also be used by residents to exit the building near to the Blue Badge parking bay.
  • There is no dropped kerb in this area.

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Level Change (Level 3 Access Door)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located left of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 145cm (4ft 9in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located front of the entrance.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There is a hearing loop in the ground floor lounge.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located left of main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the level 1 entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There is a second lift at rear the rear of the building.
  • This lift serves floors 3-4-5 only.

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Level 1 Lounge

• The level 1 lounge faces onto Plumstead High Street.
• No tables and chairs are fixed.
• Most of the chairs have armrests.
• The height of the standard table is 68cm.
• There is a kitchen opening off the lounge for the use of residents or event organisers.

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Level 2 Lounge

• The level 2 lounge is at the rear of the building.
• It has an internal balcony overlooking the level 1 lounge.
• The lounge entrance is 5m from rear entrance.
• The tables and chairs are not fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The height of the lowest table is 68cm.
• There is a snooker table in the same room.
• There is a kitchen next to the lounge which is used by catering staff.

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Other Floors (Lounge Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are level 1 lounge - 2 lounge.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Guest Room

• The guest room is on level 4 of the building.
• It is bookable by residents for their guests.
• The entrance door is 72cm wide.
• The single-bed room has its own kitchen and bathroom.

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Accessible Bathroom

• Accessible bathroom facilities are available.

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• Location and access View
  • It was possible to access the bathroom during the survey.
  • The bathroom is unisex.
  • There is no additional signage on or near the accessible bathroom door.
  • The accessible bathroom is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the accessible bathroom.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible bathroom.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 380cm x 210cm (12ft 6in x 6ft 11in).
  • The bathroom has a non-slip floor.
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the bathroom.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of fixtures View
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin height is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap for the wash basin.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible bathroom.
• Bath details View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The height is not adjustable.
  • A hoist is available.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not a shower over the bath.
  • There are wall mounted handrails available for the bath.
• Wheel in shower details View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The shower control type is lever.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The flip-down or fixed seat height is 41cm (1ft 4in).
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting View
  • 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 walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are low.
• Comments View
  • The bath has transfer space on both sides.
  • A key can be obtained from the manager to lock the door.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on level 1, near the entrance to the lounge.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the level 1 entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The toilets are spacious.
  • There are fixed grab rails to both sides of the toilet.
  • There are similar toilets on level 2, near to the lift and the lounge.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.