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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a swimming pool, gym, swimming and fitness classes.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Hamstead Station.
  • This 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 slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: The Toning Suite and the Sports Hall located to the left of the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • the Ground and Floor 1 can be accessed via a standard lift.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a portable hoist.
  • There is not 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 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located in the changing village, along the main corridor and on the first floor. .
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located inside the changing village .
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located inside the changing village on the left.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located inside the changing places.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the changing village (wet side) and changing room on the dry side.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located inside the changing village and the standard female changing room on the main corridor. .
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located inside the changing places.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing village and inside the standard changing facilities on the main corridor.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the building .
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 340cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the main entrance .
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight slope.
  • This route has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building .
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 159cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 69cm.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead on the left when entering the wellbeing centre.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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 with armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is not step-free level access throughout.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps: the sports hall, toning suite and dry side changing.
• Circulation View
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • 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 not consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Pools

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• Pool 1 View
  • This is an indoor pool with waterslides.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The pool has step-free access via slope.
  • The pool has a lifeguard on duty but not at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located on the right of the main leisure centre corridor to the left of the reception desk. .
• The distance from the main entrance is 13m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a steep ramp.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.

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• Standard Lift View
  • ground and first floor can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high 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 630kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 79cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 96cm (width) x 133cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located on the the main leisure centre corridor to the left of the reception desk. .
• the ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails do not 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 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-45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Gym (Fitness Gym)

• The gym is located to the right when entering the centre .
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• 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.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines 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 were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Toning Suite)

• The room is located on the the main leisure centre corridor to the left of the reception desk. .
• The distance from the main entrance is 29m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a steep ramp.
• There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• This route has narrow walkways.
• 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 width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has 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 walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables/desks is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Changing Village Wetside)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located at the rear left of the centre .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a Changing Places facility, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 77cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• 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 push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • 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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Changing Area (Dry Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The female changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located to the far rear left of the building .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 56m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has steep ramps.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers and a changing bench.
• 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 twist/turn taps.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • 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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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the left when entering the changing village .
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 355cm (width) x 396cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 292cm (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 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 184cm.
  • The facility has a mobile hoist.
• Shower Details View
  • 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.
  • The shower seat is 48cm 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.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • 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 has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the changing village .
  • The distance from the main entrance is 33m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door, which is push pad activated, along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 155cm (width) x 212cm (depth).
  • There is 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 86cm (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 no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm 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 73cm 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 low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.