Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include badminton courts, bar, changing facilities, dance studio, fitness room, function rooms for hire, grass pitches, lounge bar and sports hall.
Opening Times
- Monday 16:00 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 16:00 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 16:00 - 22:30.
- Thursday 16:00 - 22:30.
- Friday 16:00 - 22:30.
- Friday Closed.
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Great Barr.
- 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 Hamstead Rail.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is at the front 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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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 not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 80cm (2ft 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 entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are shallow.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located at the centre of the venue.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 98cm (4ft 9in x 3ft 3in).
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is low.
Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor)
- 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 for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located inside the changing room at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 195cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are not 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can 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 fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Toilet (First Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the centre of the venue on the first floor.
- 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 not a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 230cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 70cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can 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 poor.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) 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 sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing room.
- 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 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
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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 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located on the first floor at the rear of the venue.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Additional Info
- Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- The assistance dog toilet area is located outside the venue.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.