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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, multi purpose hall and rooms for hire.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Thornton Grammer School.

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• Comments View
  • This facility is shared with Thornton Grammer School. During term time and in school hours, the hall and ground floor changing rooms are used by the school.

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Location

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

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front and 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 is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 374cm x 470cm (12ft 3in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 18m (19yd 2ft) 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 between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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(s) automatically (towards you).
• The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • The slope has uneven and loose paving slabs.

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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 low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the gym and during fitness classes.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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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 (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the corridor to the right of the reception.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm 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 not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • The lift also overcomes the steps in the fitness suite.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • There is level 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 single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is by the company.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes the hand bike, chest press and shoulder press.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There are two shallow steps from the cardio section to the resistance section.
  • The steps are overcome by the platform lift.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located on the first floor.
  • The facility is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 315cm x 330cm (10ft 4in x 10ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • 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.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • Additional information on this Changing Places toilet facility can be foundhere.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female changing room on the first floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a shower chair.
• Other facilities available include; a shower chair.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the corridor off the reception area.
• 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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  • There is a similar male changing room opposite reception.
  • These changing rooms are only available to members of the public out of school hours.
  • The single shower has a medium step to enter.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located within the fitness suite to the right of the lift.
• 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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  • There is a similar male changing room within the fitness suite.
  • There is an easy slope to access the accessible and standard showers.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 opposite reception.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located opposite reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets in the ground and first floor standard changing rooms.

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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.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas around the venue.