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Overview

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• About View
  • Grove Wellbeing Centre offers a 25m pool and toddler pool, gym with spin studio, sports hall, soft play, martial arts studio and activity rooms for hire.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • There is a drop-off point and on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest train station is York Street.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Skegoneill Avenue.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in the Martial Arts Studio.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor at reception and in the Village Change, and next to the gym on the first floor.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor at reception.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the Village Change.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor next to the changing area for the gym.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor in the Village Change, and on the first floor next to the gym.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the Village Change and next to the gym on the first floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor at reception and in the Village Change.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right of the centre, off York Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 305cm (width) x 481cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the entrance to the centre, on York Road.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• Public Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in front of the centre, on York Road.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the centre, on York Road.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 164cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 165cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free access via a slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
• Circulation View
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Village Change

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located straight ahead from reception, to the left of the pool.
  • The distance from reception is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a changing facility with adaptations, 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 104cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are sensor.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Village Change - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right side of the Village Change.
  • The distance from the Village Change entrance is 39m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has very easy slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 88cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 211cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 109cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour 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 colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 98cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Village Change)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the right of the Village Change.
  • The distance from the Village Change entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has very easy slopes.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 213cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • 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 for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Pool

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• Pool 1 View
  • Access to the pool is through a walkway in the centre of the Village Change.
  • This is an indoor pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: a seated viewing balcony (with step-free access).
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
  • Access into the water is via 3 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a submersible wheelchair and a height adjustable pool floor.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool and poolside showers.

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Soft Play

• The room is located straight ahead at reception, to the left of the Village Change entrance.
• The distance from reception is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 110cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• Some seating is fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor at reception.
• The distance from reception is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kgkg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 206cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • The lift has a separate door to exit.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located at reception.
• Floors G, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
• 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Dry Change (First Floor)

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• Changing Area View
  • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located to the left, at the end of the walkway on the first floor.
  • The distance from the gym is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are sensor.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the gym entrance.
  • The distance from gym is 3m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door is push pad activated.
  • The height of the push pad is 98cm.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 223cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 51cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour 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 walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (First Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the left, towards the end of the walkway on the first floor.
  • The distance from the gym is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 246cm (width) x 201cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 100cm and 135cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • 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 50cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Gym

• The gym is located to the left of the walkway on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 153cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways, permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour 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.
• Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

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Spin Studio

• The room is located on the right of the walkway through the first floor.
• The distance from the lift is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open both ways.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.