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Ringway Centre

268 Baring Road, SE12 0DS

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located ahead from the main hall building on the right, and in the female toilet to the left from the café building entrance.
    • The toilets with adaptations have no transfer space available.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the main hall.
    • Male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the café building, ahead on the left.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations in the main hall building.

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Entrance (Main Hall Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the main hall building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • There are not any level resting areas along the ramp.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide.
  • There is a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Getting Around (Main Hall Building)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There may be background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Room (Main Hall)

  • The room is located ahead from the main hall building entrance.
  • The distance from the main hall building entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There is also a meeting room and small room for hire in this building.

Kitchen (Main Hall)

  • The kitchen is located ahead on the left from the main hall building entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 89cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: stools.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Main Hall Building - No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located ahead from main hall building entrance, on the right.
    • The distance from the main hall building entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a medium colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 130cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 87cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (A Little Café Building)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the café building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is stepped access at the entrance.
  • There are 2 steps as you enter.
  • There are no handrails for the steps.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.

Eating and Drinking (A Little Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is situated directly ahead from the café building entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • There is a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 72cm.
    • The door has a low colour contrast.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located to the left as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 100cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The payment machine is portable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menus types include: wall-mounted.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: takeaway cups.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: 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 may be background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Eric Richards Hall Building)

  • This entrance is located at the right side of the Eric Richards Hall building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slope does not bypass the steps.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are 3 steps as you enter.
  • There is a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 81cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low colour contrast.

Room (Eric Richards Hall)

  • The room is located in the Eric Richards Hall building.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
  • None of the tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
  • There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Outdoor Spaces (Garden)

  • About View
    • The following is available in this area: a grassed play area, woodland and walkways.
    • Additional facilities in this area include: a boules playing area.
  • Getting Around View
    • There are surfaced footpaths in some areas.
    • Surfaced footpaths consist of: bonded gravel.
    • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces.
    • There are also unsurfaced paths/trails in some areas.
    • Path or trail surfaces consist of: wood bark, grass and uncompacted earth (muddy).
    • The majority of the unsurfaced footpaths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
    • Some paths/trails have sections with: uneven surfaces and overgrown vegetation.
    • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • The following areas have step-free access via slopes: the main garden and woodland.

Seating Area (Patio)

  • Location and Access View
    • The patio is behind the centre, above the garden.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • The seating area is uncovered.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the seating area.
    • There is step-free access by slope to some areas.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: picnic tables.
    • The tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There may be background noise in this area.