Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include swimming pools, spectator gallery, hydrotherapy pool, sports halls, sports courts, exercise studios, gym and café.
- Services / facilities within the grounds include the adjoining Adult Resource Centre (ARC) including meeting rooms, quiet spaces, dementia friendly, sensory and physiotherapy rooms, arts/crafts, dance/music rooms and training kitchens.
- Allander Resource Centre link (new tab) - click here.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Hillfoot.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Thursday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Friday 06:30 - 21:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:30.
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 at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 380cm x 610cm (12ft 6in x 20ft).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 177cm.
- 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) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 144cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is not signed.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 08/10/2023.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- There are automatic glass security gates beside and behind reception to enter and exit the sports facilities.
- There are accessible, wider gates on the right.
- There are automatic glass security gates beside and behind reception to enter and exit the sports facilities.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are not trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite and studios.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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Comments
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- There is a defibrillator available.
Eating and Drinking (Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the left as you enter.
- Full table service is available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The standard height for tables is 71cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located through to the rear left of reception.
- The fitness suite is 80m (87yd 1ft) 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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
- 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 to the rear left of reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 119cm (3ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 132cm x 185cm (4ft 4in x 6ft 1in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does 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 good.
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 not 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 moderate to good.
Sports Ground (Spectator Area - First Floor)
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Non-Segregated Seating
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- Wheelchair users have a designated accessible seating area.
- There is level access to the designated seating area.
- There is access by lift.
- Wheelchair seating is located in the rear row.
- The view from this area is good.
- A companion can sit beside / near you.
- Accessible toilets are available.
- The closest accessible toilet to the seating area is 60m (65yd 1ft).
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the first floor.
- There is not an audio description service.
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Away Support Seating
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- There is step-free access to rear row seating.
There are 3 clearly marked steps without handrails down to each of the 2 rows in front.
The glass windows along from the lift on the first floor also overlook the swimming pools.
- There is step-free access to rear row seating.
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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 7 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The platform lift is a Pool Pod lift with submersible wheelchair available to lower swimmers into the water.
Swimming Pool (Training Pool)
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 0-7 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The floor in the training pool is height adjustable up to surface level, which varies the number of steps used for entry.
Swimming Pool (Hydrotherapy 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 steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 6 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The ceiling track hoist from the neighbouring Hyrdrotheray Pool Changing Places facility comes through the corridor and over into the hydrotherapy pool.
- There is sensory lighting available in the hydrotherapy pool.
- The ceiling track hoist from the neighbouring Hyrdrotheray Pool Changing Places facility comes through the corridor and over into the hydrotherapy pool.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Changing Village)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pools.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located through to the rear left of reception.
- 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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- There are portable baby change tables in some group changing cubicles which are 72cm high.
- There are flip down baby change tables in the some standard changing cubicles which are 100cm high.
- There are portable baby change tables in some group changing cubicles which are 72cm high.
Accessible Shower (Wet Changing Village)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located towards the rear of the changing village, near the pool.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; standard fixed height showers.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Changing Places (Wet Changing Village)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the rear right of the Wet Changing Village.
- The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Wet Changing Village entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 310cm x 395cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 195cm (6ft 5in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- 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 the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- A shower chair is available.
- The seat/chair is height adjustable.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- 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.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 112cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 108cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 99cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary, non-infectious waste and general domestic waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 107cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a 49cm high bench seat and a 46cm high folding chair without armrests available.
Changing Places (Hydrotherapy Pool, Wet Changing Village)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located to the left as you enter the Wet Changing Village.
- The facility is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Wet Changing Village entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a low colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do not need a key for the facility.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is easy to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 296cm x 410cm.
- The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
- There is a spatula flush.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a high colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- There is no seat for the shower.
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is available.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- 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.
- There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 109cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 107cm from the floor.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The ceiling track hoist here extends out through the doors to the hydrotherapy pool.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Change - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 85m (92yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 65m (71yd 3in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the studios.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the rear 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
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- There are also accessible shower cubicles in the Dry Change facilities.
- There are standard toilets in the Dry Change facilities.
- The Female Dry Change is 65m from the main entrance, located just beyond the Low Impact Studio.
- There are also accessible shower cubicles in the Dry Change facilities.
Accessible Shower (Dry Change Standard Changing Rooms)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard Dry Change facilities.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; functional emergency alarm cord.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The male facility was surveyed, and there is a similar facility in the female dry change.
- There are also further dry change accessible showers in the accessible changing rooms, and in the first floor standard changing rooms.
- The male facility was surveyed, and there is a similar facility in the female dry change.
Accessible Changing Room (Dry Change)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located off the rear corridor, beside the Female Dry Change.
- The facility is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 238cm x 270cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 10in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 146cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (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).
Standard Changing Room (Dry Change - First Floor - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the games halls, studio ad sports courts.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the rear 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
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- The male changing room was surveyed, with a similar adjacent female changing room.
- There are slight lips in the doorways where the flooring surface changes.
- There are accessible shower cubicles in the first floor Dry Change facilities.
- There are standard toilets in the first floor Dry Change facilities.
- The male changing room was surveyed, with a similar adjacent female changing room.
Accessible Shower (Dry Change Standard Changing Rooms - First Floor)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the first floor standard Dry Change facilities.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; functional emergency alarm cord.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Changing Room (Dry Change - First Floor)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located on the first floor, to the left from the lift.
- The facility is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 280cm x 405cm (9ft 2in x 13ft 3in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in) 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
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- There is a 50cm high bench seat available.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - First Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor beyond the sports courts, round to the rear left from the lift.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 380cm x 225cm (12ft 6in x 7ft 5in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 310cm (10ft 2in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 108cm from the floor.
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 92cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 122cm (4ft).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- There is a medium 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to 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 99cm (3ft 3in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located round to the left as you enter, along behind the café counter.
- 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 97cm (3ft 2in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 214cm (5ft 9in x 7ft).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 107cm from the floor.
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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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 48cm (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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 122cm (4ft).
- 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 fair.
- There is a medium 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a lip in the doorway where the flooring surface changes.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 round to the left as you enter, along behind the café counter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) 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.
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Comments
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- There are lips in the doorways where the flooring surface changes.
Parent and Baby Room
- There is a parent and baby room for public use.
- The parent and baby room is located round to the left as you enter, along behind the café counter.
- The parent and baby room is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the parent and baby room door.
- The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
- The baby change table is not height adjustable.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 113cm (3ft 8in).
- There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
- There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm.
- The wash basin tap type is sensor.
- There is/are not chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are low to moderate.
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Comments
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- There is a lip in the doorway where the flooring surface changes.
Additional Info
- 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 can be requested.