Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a crèche, swimming pool, sports hall and fitness suite.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Huntingdon.
Opening Times (Centre & Impressions Fitness Suite)
- Monday 09:30 - 20:30.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 20:30.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 20:30.
- Thursday 09:00 - 20:30.
- Friday 06:30 - 16:00.
- Saturday 08:30 - 13:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.
Opening Times (Crèche)
- Monday Closed.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00.
- Thursday Closed.
- Friday 09:00 - 12:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 320cm x 490cm (10ft 6in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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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 level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
Astro Pitch
- There is a large astro pitch at the front of the leisure centre.
- It has level access and it has an entrance to the far left which consists of a single gate with a width of 110cm that may be heavy to open.
- To book it the pitch speak to staff at the reception desk or check the website for details.
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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
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 a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- 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.
Changing Places (Accessible Wet Side)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located at the rear of the building, next to the swimming pool.
- The facility is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 380cm x 300cm (12ft 6in x 9ft 10in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- The accessible hoist links to and leads out of both wet side accessible changes rooms and connects directly with the swimming pool opposite.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side - Unisex)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 68m (74yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) 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 at the rear of the venue, next to the swimming pool.
- 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.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located in the left hand side of the corridor leading around the leisure centre.
- The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- 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 160cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- The fitness suite is separated into two parts where there is a slight lip between the two parts as seen in photograph 3.
- There is a very slight level change at the entrance to the fitness suite, seen in photographs 8 and 9.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the right hand side of the corridor leading around the leisure centre.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the right hand side of the corridor leading around the leisure centre.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side School Facilities - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the middle of the corridor leading around the leisure centre.
- 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
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- The female changing room is located next to the male facility.
Accessible Toilet (Dry Side - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the corridor, opposite the fitness suite.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 230cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
- There is 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 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 a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- The facility also contains an accessible shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower include; an adjustable shower head, dropdown rails, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side - School Facilities)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 59m (64yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
Accessible Toilet (Wet Side - Transfer Both Sides)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 79m (86yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building, next to the swimming pool.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 300cm (8ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
- There is 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 both sides.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord 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 a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is not a mirror.
- 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 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin 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.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- The facility also contains an accessible shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower include; an adjustable shower head, dropdown rail and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.