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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: two swimming pools, a relaxation suite, fitness suite, spinning room, sports halls, multipurpose room, soft play area, a café, sports pitches and meeting rooms for hire.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Portadown.
  • The nearest bus station is Armagh.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • The ground and the first floor can be accessed via a standard lift.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: a pool side wheelchair.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front of the centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 13m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located to the front of the building.
• 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 level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 120cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the lower ground and ground floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the left hand corridor and on the lower ground floor within the dry changing area .
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located within the changing area with adaptations on the ground floor.
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing area with adaptations on the ground floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground and lower ground floors.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the changing area with adaptations on the ground floor, and the wet and dry standard changing areas.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the wet and dry changing areas.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: poolside view gallery, wet change area to poolside and access to the training pool.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Olympus Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Olympus Café is located to the left of reception.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and displayed on the counter.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 86cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the tray rail is 75cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lounge (Social Space)

• The lounge is located on the ground floor corridor left of the main entrance.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the lounge.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• 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 is no TV.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Area (Gulliver's Soft Play Area)

• This area is located off the right hand ground floor corridor and is 16m from the main entrance.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 189cm.
• There is a door release button to enter this area at a height of 189cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: a ball pool and numerous soft climbing frames.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Though the door to this area is signed as being automatic, it is used as a manual door with door release buttons sited at such a height to prevent children accessing the buttons.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the smaller training pool.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Access into the water is via a ladder.
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
• Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Area (Relaxation Suite)

• The area is accessed from poolside.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• The area is accessed from poolside.
• This area has two Jacuzzi, each with handrails on both sides to aid stepping into them.
• There is a slight ramp with handrails at both sides leading to each jacuzzi.
• There is a sauna and steam room.
• There is a shower with adaptations and a standard shower available in this area.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: access to the two jacuzzi.
• The following areas have stepped access: access into the two jacuzzi.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• The seating is fixed.
• 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.

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Lift (Platform to GP Referral - Spinning)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right hand corridor.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 39m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and lower ground floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• 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 101cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Right Hand Corridor)

• The lift surveyed is located on the right hand corridor.
• The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground and ground floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 79cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 137cm (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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is a similar lift which gives access to the fitness suite on the first floor, on the left corridor, beyond the viewing gallery.

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Stairs (GP Referral - Spinning)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the left hand corridor.
• The ground and lower ground floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 11 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are similar set of stairs to the lower ground floor, located at the end of the left hand corridor and on the right hand corridor.

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Room (GP Referral - Spinning )

• The room is located on the lower ground floor.
• The distance from the lift is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• The access keypad is only activated by staff or the door will be held open.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Fitness Suite)

• The gym is located on the first floor .
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Wet Changing Area)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the ground floor, to the left of the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards automatically via a push pad and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a Changing Places facility, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 79cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The shower with adaptations are located within the changing room with adaptations in this area.
  • The baby changing facility is located within the toilet with adaptations in this area.
  • There is a Changing Place facility located in a room within this area.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Within Wet Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located within the changing area with adaptations.
  • The distance from the wet changing area entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 239cm (width) x 272cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 140cm and 150cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Places (Within Wet Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the wet changing area.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the wet changing area entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 272cm (width) x 407cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 81cm.
  • 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 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 183cm.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 137cm.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Within Wet Changing Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the wet changing area on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the wet changing area entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 295cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Within Dry Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the lower ground floor, within the dry change area.
  • The distance from dry change area entrance is 4m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 238cm (width) x 217cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 141cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 50cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is an adjacent changing room with adaptations which has a similar layout.