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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness Suite, swimming pool, sports hall and studios.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 17:00.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Handsworth.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Perry Barr.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 375cm x 510cm (12ft 4in x 16ft 9in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading to and in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception

• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music/noise.
• Music/noise is played throughouht the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.
• Comments View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the fitness suite, cycle studio and the female dry changing room.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 132cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes treadmill, free weight and chest presses.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Toilet (Dry Side)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 210cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Wet Side)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the wet side changing area.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens inwards and outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The toilet was out of order at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 17m (19yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 24m (26yd) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located to the left as you enter.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located in the corridor next to reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are standard showers in both wet and dry side changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • The female toilets are 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • The male toilets are 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed area around the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.