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St Thomas' House

St Thomas' Hospital, Lambeth Palace Road, London, SE1 7EH

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free.
  • St Thomas' House has a single entrance which provides step-free access via slope to the ground floor. There are manual double width doors at the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed King's College London St Thomas' House.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • Wayfinding signage can be found in the stairwell.
  • There are manual doors in some circulation corridors.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and on the second floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations on the ground floor has a transfer space on the left-hand side.
    • The toilet with adaptations on the second floor has a transfer space on the right-hand side.
    • The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground, third and fourth floors.
    • The female step-free toilet facilities are located in the basement and on the first and second floors.
    • The male step-free toilet facilities are located in the basement and on the fifth floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • There are also female and male and mixed locker rooms in the basement and on the second floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the left-hand side of the building, next to the Evelina Children's Hospital.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The basement to the fifth floor are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 67cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 113cm (width) x 68cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There is a single 'Call' button 125cm above the floor.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right after the main entrance.
  • The basement to the fifth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are automatic double doors to enter the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • There are manual double doors to enter the stairwell from the first floor upwards.

Kitchen/Dining (Third Floor)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located off the main access corridor on the third floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, off the main stairwell.
    • The distance from the lift is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 141cm (width) x 180cm (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 77cm (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 low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 78cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no 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, with unshaded light sources.
    • The single width heavy door into the toilet lobby opens away from you (push).
    • The door into the toilet lobby has an open width of 81cm.
    • There is a mirror in the toilet lobby although it is not full length or angled.
    • There is a general waste bin in the toilet lobby.