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New Eltham Library

Southwood Road, New Eltham, London, SE9 3QT

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the left as you enter the venue.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the left as you enter the venue.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the left as you enter the venue.

Parking

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Southwood Road.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • There is one Blue Badge bay located outside the venue on Southwood Road.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located New Eltham Station on Footscray Road.
    • The name of the car park is New Eltham Station Car Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is 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 slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a third set of doors to enter the library. They are automatic double doors with a width of 145cm that open towards you. The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include doors permanently held open.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 118cm to 146cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: large text.
  • This library is able to provide material in the following formats: Braille, large print, ebook, ejournal and audio.
  • Auxiliary aids available in this library include: large key keyboards, high visibility/contrast keyboards, a trackball mouse, ergonomic chairs, handheld magnifiers and coloured overlays.
  • Accessible software available for the computers includes: Zoomtext.

Room (Meeting Room)

  • The room is located to the right of the library.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium colour contrast.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left as you enter the venue.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, automatic doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no 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 149cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • 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 low 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 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a toilet roll holder.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 105cm 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 and a sanitary 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.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

  • The room surveyed is located on the left as you enter the venue.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 100cm.
  • There is a wash basin and a paper towel dispenser in the room.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The room has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.