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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include main swimming pool, children's swimming pool and Fitness Space Gym.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Shipley.

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Opening Times (Gym)

• Monday 09:00 - 20:30.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:30 - 19:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.

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Opening Times (Swimming Pool)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is Shipley Pool.
  • The car park is located in St Pauls Road.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• 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 available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Alexandra Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This is a public pay and display car park.
  • The standard parking bays on Alexandra Road are marked widthway only.

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Outside Access (Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 104cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the Entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the Entrance.
  • There is/are 8 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • There are two doors side by side at the first and second entrance doors.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 in the Reception Area, Fitness Suite and Poolside.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Swimming Pool (Main 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 hydraulic.
• 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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• Comments View
  • There is a children's pool with 7 shallow steps leading to the water.
  • These steps have handrails on both sides.
  • There is a separate diving pool beyond the main pool.

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Accessible Changing Room (Poolside Female)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located are off the main foyer to the left as you enter.
• There is an identical male accessible changing room.
• The facility is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 124cm x 243cm (4ft 1in x 7ft 12in).
• The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is not a lateral transfer space.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 43cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The tap type is twist/turn.
• There is not a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• 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 handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar male accessible changing room to the left.
  • These changing rooms are in a staff only area.
  • Please ask at reception for access.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Village)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Changing Village.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 128cm x 186cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 1in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 45cm (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 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
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • There is a baby chair in the Accessible Toilet.
  • The baby chair is 97cm high when extended.

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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 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the Swimming Pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located next to the 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located by the Reception Area.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located by the Reception Area.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the Female Toilet.

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Viewing Gallery - Children's Pool

• The viewing gallery on the ground floor is located adjacent to reception.
• This gallery gives a view of the children's pool.
• To enter the gallery area there are 4 medium steps with a handrail on the left.
• There is also 3 deep steps without handrails to access the bench seating.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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 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 adjacent to Reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the 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 99cm x 148cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Viewing Gallery - Main Pool

• This gallery is ahead as you leave the lift on the first floor.
• There are 6 clearly marked medium steps with handrails on both sides to access the flip down fixed seating.

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Fitness Suite (Fitness Space)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the First Floor.
  • The fitness suite is 14m (15yd 11in) 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 72cm 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.
• Comments View
  • The door to the fitness suite is double with one leaf locked.

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Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the main first floor corridor.
• The facility is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• 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 233cm x 243cm (7ft 8in x 7ft 12in).
• 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 167cm (5ft 6in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 50cm (1ft 8in) 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 lever.
• 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, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is also an emergency alarm in the shower area of this changing room that is tied up out of reach (10cm from the floor).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Space)

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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 female and male Standard Changing Rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 8m (8yd 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Fitness Suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main first floor corridor.
• 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
  • The highest locker in the changing room is 155cm.
  • The lowest lockers 26cm.
  • There is a standard male changing room adjacent.

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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.