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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, gym and sports equipment.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Yorkgate.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The name of the nearest tram stop is Royal Hospitals.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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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 is located to the left of the leisure centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 480cm (11ft 2in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) 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.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • 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

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the majority of the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Level Change (Main Corridor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the right of reception.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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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 steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 3 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Fitness Suite (Cavehill)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right of reception.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The opening is 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There are double doors at the entrance to the fitness suite, with one door locked.

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Main Hall

• The main hall is located at the rear of the venue.
  
• There is ramped access to the main hall.
  
• There are double manual doors which open towards you and may be difficult to open.
  
• The width of the doors is 147cm.
  
• There are seats without armrests available.

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Sauna

• The sauna is accessible from both the male and female changing rooms.
  
• There is ramped access to the sauna and changing rooms.
  
• The width of the sauna door is 65cm.
  
• There is a small step at the entrance to the sauna.
  
• Inside the sauna there is bench seating that is 47cm high.

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Sports Rooms/Areas

• There are squash courts and multi-function rooms available.
  
• These rooms have manual single doors which open away from you.
  
• The width of the doors is 82cm.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the venue, on the main corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 93cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 145cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The lift gives access to the main hall viewing area.

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Pool Viewing Area

• The pool viewing area is located to the right of reception.
  
• There are double doors which open towards you, and may be difficult to open.
  
• The width of the doors is 131cm.
  
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There are chairs with and without armrests.

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Level Change (Pool Viewing Area)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the right of the pool viewing area doors.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Accessible Changing Room (Female)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the female changing room.
• There is an identical facility in the male changing room.
• The facility is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 183cm x 354cm (6ft x 11ft 7in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 197cm (6ft 6in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 52cm (1ft 8in).

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Standard Changing Room (Male and Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the main sports hall.
• There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the female standard toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard female and male toilets at the rear of the venue which are only used during sports events.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.