Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: a swimming pool, fitness classes, a sports hall, gym and café.
- View information on opening times
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point.
- The nearest step-free train station is Littlehampton.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: Disability Awareness & Inclusion via an online training course.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- The gender inclusive step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the first and second floors.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the left of the entrance to the wet changing area.
- The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilets with adaptations.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing areas.
- Standard washroom facilities are located within the changing areas.
- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing areas.
- Standard shower facilities are located within the changing areas.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the building, off Sea Road.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- The height of the restriction barrier is 206cm.
- There are 9 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 458cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 38m from the entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
- Payment machines are located throughout the car park.
- There is a payment machine with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is a level manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user in front of the payment machine (185cm x 210cm).
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located to the front right of the building.
- There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is 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 over 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 cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 15cm.
- The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 135cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 128cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Reception
- The reception is located to the right after you enter the building.
- The distance from the entrance is 6m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There may be background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are accessible gates located next to the reception, the gates open away from you to a width of 120cm. The gates bypass the turnstiles.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
- Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The café is to the right after you enter and before the reception.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
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Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and numerous seating options.
- Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
- 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, two handled cups, easy grip cutlery and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located to the left after you enter the café area.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 112cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
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Seating Area
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- 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.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- 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 background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located opposite the reception.
- The distance from the reception is 11m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 80cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 83cm (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 high 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 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 110cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 85cm.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor.
- The distance from the reception is 37m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Facilities available in the changing room include: a wash basin, a baby change table, a dry seat for changing, a toilet and a wheel-in shower.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 238cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 179cm (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 high 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 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 111cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm 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 which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The changing room 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 73cm.
- 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 within 10cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Area (Ground Floor - Male - Dry Side)
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Changing Area
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- The male changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area is located on the ground floor, to the left after the reception.
- The distance from the reception is 32m.
- 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 and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: showers, a changing bench, changing cubicles, toilets and baby change facilities.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
- There is a hand dryer, a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- 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 twist turn mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
- Standard showers are also available.
Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- The distance from the reception is 52m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is 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 86cm.
- 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.
- The dimensions of the facility are 399cm (width) x 295cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 84cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 95cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 186cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
- There is a grab rail for the shower.
- The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- 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 104cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 154cm.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 101cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 133cm from the floor.
- A privacy screen is available.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is an exit door to the wet side. The door has a low contrast and opens away from you to a width of 85cm.
Changing Area (Ground Floor - Wet Side)
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Changing Area
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- The shared changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area is located to the rear right of the building .
- The distance from the reception is 48m.
- The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and automatic doors.
- There is step-free level access into the changing area.
- The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 88cm.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: baby change facilities, toilets, lockers, showers and changing cubicles.
- There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
- There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
- There is a fixed height shower head.
- The shower controls are push.
Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you enter the wet side changing area.
- The distance from the wet side changing area entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm (width) x 210cm (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 87cm (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 high 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 high 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 100cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm 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 which cannot 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 which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length 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 92cm.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Wet Side)
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Location and Access
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- The changing room surveyed is located in the wet side changing area, to the right before you enter the swimming pool.
- The distance from the wet side changing area entrance is 18m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is 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 80cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 196cm (width) x 207cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 134cm 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 low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There is a shower with adaptations to the right of the entrance.
Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Rear - Wet Side - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The changing room surveyed is located to the rear of the wet side changing area.
- The distance from the wet side changing area entrance is 26m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 85cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table and a dry seat for changing.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 237cm (width) x 251cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
- The lateral transfer space is 178cm (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 high 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 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 120cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The changing room 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 93cm.
- 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 within 10cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- The shower was out of order at the time of survey (June 2025).
Pool
- This is an indoor swimming pool.
- There is step-free level access throughout this area.
- Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- Access into the water is via steps.
- There are 7 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 is staffed at all times.
- The following adaptations are available for disabled people: pool lift.
- Additional facilities include: a children's pool.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located straight ahead after you pass reception.
- The distance from the reception is 14m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high 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 a low visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 90cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 111cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- Some 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 are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead after reception.
- The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ 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 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Gym (First Floor)
- The gym is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
- There is step-free level access into the gym.
- There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
- The door opens away from you.
- The width of the opening is 81cm.
- There is a push pad for the door at a height of 95cm on the left before entering.
After entering, there is a security barrier to pass through that has a width of 90cm.
There is a push pad for the door on the right before exiting the gym at a height of 95cm. - There is step-free level access throughout.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is staffed when open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines 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, with unshaded light sources.
Counter (Gym)
- The counter is located to the right after you enter the gym.
- The distance from the gym entrance is 14m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 75cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- 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.
Changing Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Male - Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The changing room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left after you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 21m.
- The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the changing room.
- There is 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 81cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a baby change table.
- The dimensions of the changing room are 234cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (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 high 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 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 110cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm 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 which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
- The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
- 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 low visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Changing Area (First Floor - Male)
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Changing Area
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- The male changing area was surveyed.
- The changing area is located on the first floor, to the left after you exit the lift.
- The distance from the lift is 21m.
- 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- Facilities in this area include: lockers, showers and toilets.
- There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
- There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
- The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wash basin and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
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Shower Facilities
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- 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.
- Standard showers are also available.
