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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, gymnasium, spin room and sports hall.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Belfast Great Victoria Street.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Unmarked on-street parking is available on Falls Road, opposite the main entrance and in the side streets.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • 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.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.

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Opening Times

• Monday 07:15 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 07:15 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 07:15 - 22:00.
• Thursday 07:15 - 22:00.
• Friday 07:15 - 22:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 10:00 - 16:00.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a seating area next to reception and barriers for access further into the centre.
    
  • There are other activity rooms available to hire as well as the swimming pool and fitness suites.
    
  • There are accessible changing facilities available for the swimming pool on the ground floor.
    
  • The dry side accessible changing facilities are available on the basement level.

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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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Accessible Shower (Changing Village)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing village.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
• Other facilities available include; baby changing.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing village and in the basement.
• There is 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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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond reception, after the barriers.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 79cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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 have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Fitness Suite (General)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located in the foyer on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) 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 not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Fitness Suite (Spin Class)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located off the foyer on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are accessible and standard toilets available on each floor.

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Accessible Changing Room (Dry Changing)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the basement.
• The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 254cm x 237cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 9in).
• 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 186cm (6ft 1in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 47cm (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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is sensor.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Changing)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the basement.
• There is 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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• Comments View
  • Photographs are of the male changing facility but the female dry changing is similar.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Basement Changing Room)

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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 within the standard dry changing rooms in the basement.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • There are accessible and standard toilets available on each floor.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available 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.
• Home visits / services are not available.