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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • David Bomberg House is located off Borough Road.
  • There are five blocks within David Bomberg House.
  • The blocks have six levels.
  • The rooms with adaptations are located within block D.
  • There are 296 rooms in total.
  • There are three rooms with adaptations; two rooms in flat D1 and one room in flat C1A.
  • 3 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There is a shared laundrette, social space and a cinema room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Elephant and Castle.
  • The nearest underground station is Elephant and Castle.

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Getting Inside

• The main entrance into the building is located off Borough Road and has a level approach.
• The main entrance leads to the main reception area and a slight ramp leading to the rear courtyard.
  There are entrance doors off the rear courtyard area to blocks A and D, block B and E, Block C, the Bomberg Cinema, the laundrette and the social space.
  The car park is also located in the courtyard area.
• There is a single level main entrance into the building with automatic doors off Borough Road.
  There are level double automatic door entrances into blocks A and D, block B and E and block C.
  There is a level automatic single door entrance into the laundrette.
  There is a manual single door with ramped access to reach the social space.
  There is a step-free entrance with a narrow steep portable ramp into the Bomberg Cinema. This entrance requires assistance in order to use.
  There is a stepped main entrance to the Bomberg Cinema.
• The main entrance off Borough High Street is signed as David Bomberg House 282 - 302 Borough High Street.
  The entrances within the courtyard are signed as Blocks A-D, Blocks B-E, Block C and Laundrette
  There is signage for the cinema's stepped entrance off the courtyard. The step-free entrance into the cinema is not signed.
  The social space entrance is not signed.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the halls.
• There is a slight slope leading to the rear courtyard area.
• The floor surfaces have a shiny finish.
  Some of the floor surfaces are hard and smooth.
• There are no resting areas within the corridors.
• There is limited wall mounted signage available.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Stonesend Street near Block C.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is signposted but has no markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 325cm (width) x 540cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has uneven surfaces.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders 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.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located off Borough High Street.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 102cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.

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Reception

• The reception is located in front of you after entering via the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 118cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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 without armrests and stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.

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Entrance (Social Space)

• This entrance is located off the courtyard.
• 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.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The handrail on the left does not cover the whole ramp.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Room (Social Space)

• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• Some seating and tables are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Laundrette)

• This entrance is located off the rear courtyard.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 90cm.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 96cm.

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Room (Laundrette)

• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: stools.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The highest controls in the laundrette are at a height of 112cm.

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Entrance (Cinema)

• This entrance is located off the car park area.
• 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 with resting areas.
• The ramp is under 75cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the step.
• There is 1 step with no handrails.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 20cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.

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Room (Cinema)

• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Blocks A and D)

• This entrance is located at the front of Flats A and D.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 140cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located in front after entering via the main entrance.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to your left on entering block D.
• The distance from the Block D entrance is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low 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 630kg.
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located in flat D1 .
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a mixture of chairs with and without armrests, a riser recliner chair, a height adjustable bed, a height adjustable desk, a ceiling track hoist and a coffee table.
  • The hoist accesses the bed.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 245cm (width) x 245cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • The bath controls are lever mixer.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.

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Kitchen/Dining

• The kitchen/dining area is located in flat D1.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• The push pads to enter and exit the kitchen have a height of 106cm.
• 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 81cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 81cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 81cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.