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Milton House

Old Garden Centre, Pield Heath Road, Uxbridge, London, UB8 3NW

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level from the car park.
  • The building has 1 entrance.
  • The entrance is not signed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building.
  • The surface throughout the building is carpeted.
  • There is seating in all rooms within the building.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for assistance dogs on request.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilet block to the left of Milton House.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter Milton House.
    • There are also male and female toilets with stepped access located nearby outside Milton House in the external toilet block.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the left and then on the right as you enter Milton House.

Parking (Site 4)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on Pield Heath Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of concrete.
    • The height of the restriction barrier is 220cm.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • A key card is needed to enter the car park.
      The card reader is at a height of 108cm.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff and students only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the rear of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There is 1 step with no handrails.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 14cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 116cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 62cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the left as you enter the building.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a microwave, a kettle and a fridge.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area is located at the end of the corridor to the left as you enter the building.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: sofas, chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: high tables and tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Seating Area (Outdoor)

  • Location and Access View
    • The outdoor seating is located to the right of Milton House.
    • The most accessible route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is stepped access into this area.
    • There is 1 step with no handrails.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the highest step is 13cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the top of the car park next to Milton House.
    • The distance from the entrance to Milton House is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • There is stepped access into the facility.
    • There is 1 step with no handrails.
    • The step is unmarked.
    • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm .
    • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.