Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Pulse Point gym with 20 stations.
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Comments
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- Starter programmes are available on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
- A sports hall is available for 5-a-side football, badminton and cricket.
- The gymnasium is suitable for fitness classes and martial arts classes.
Opening Times
- Monday 17:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 17:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 17:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 17:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 17:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 17:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 13:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Four Oak.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Four Oaks Rail.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 330cm x 489cm (10ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 39m (43yd) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) 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 / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the venue.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the main entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the main entrance.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are in the centre.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on right as you enter the main entrance.
- The fitness suite is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are light.
- The opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the centre of the venue.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 170cm (3ft 3in x 5ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- The lift leads from the entrance to the changing rooms and sports hall.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located in the male standard changing room.
- The accessible changing room is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible changing room is 21m (23yd) from the fitness suite.
- The accessible changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 280cm x 300cm (9ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are handrails.
- Other facilities available are a drop down rail,slip seat and coat hook.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the centre of the venue.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 180cm (6ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the male standard changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available are a drop down rail.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
- The female toilets are 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.
- The male toilets are 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There are identical female facilities.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the male standard changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.