Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Allander Leisure Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/east-dunbartonshire-council/access-guides/allander-leisure-centre
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Bearsden.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Hillfoot.
COVID-19 Information
- The external queuing points are clearly marked/signed.
- There are separate doors for entering and exiting.
- There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
- There is hand sanitiser available at the entrance.
- The hand sanitisers are hand held.
- There is a limited number of people allowed inside.
- There is a one-way system throughout.
- The one-way system is clearly marked/signed.
- There is clear signage inside to help with social distancing.
- There are protective clear screens located at tills/counters.
- Toilets are available.
- The venue is not certified with the 'We’re Good To Go’ COVID-19 industry standard.
Opening Times
- Please contact the venue for details of opening times and opening times do vary depending on timetabling.
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- For detailed opening times please check the venue's website.
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 type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 13 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally quiet.
- 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.
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- There is standard parking behind the sportsdrome, which may be closer to the venue as these bays are shared with the Allander Leisure Centre.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
Level Change (Raised Seating)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to raised spectator seating areas.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are low.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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- There are level access seating areas beside these raised stands.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the pitches.
- The standard changing rooms are located ahead as you enter.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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- There are separate male and female changing rooms, with the female changing to the left as you enter.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located to the rear of the standard changing rooms.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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- There is 1 clearly marked medium step leading down into the showers.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails.
- Other facilities available include; accessible toilet and a baby changing table.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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- An emergency alarm cord is available in the accessible shower.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along to the left as you enter.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 195cm (5ft 10in x 6ft 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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).
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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 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 not a hand dryer.
- 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 fair.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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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 72cm (2ft 4in).
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 in the female changing rooms.
- The female toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in the male changing rooms.
- The male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.