Police cell accessibility for disabled people
Freedom of information request reference no: 01.FOI.25.043173
I note you seek access to the following information:
Are any police cells in the Metropolitan Police area accessible for disabled people or are they the same for everyone.
Decision
I have today decided to disclose the located information to you in full. Please find below information pursuant to your request above.
| Suite | Wheel Chair Access | Lower Call buzzer | Lower cell bench | Disabled shower & toilet facility |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hammersmith | Yes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Charing Cross | Yes | 2 | 2 | 1(ground floor) |
| Colindale | Yes | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| Leyton Custody Centre | Yes | 2 | 30 | 1 |
| Croydon Custody Centre | Yes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Kingston | Yes | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Brixton | Yes | 3 | 15 | 0 |
| Walworth | Yes | 1 | 3 | 0 |
All wheelchair users should be able to get to charging area with no issue.
The above list only shows that of cell with lower bench and lower call buzzer and disable shower for the specifications of your request, to note, all custody suites have showers.