Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Drumchapel.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Drumry.
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 cannot booked in advance.
- There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 490cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 19m (20yd 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
Opening Times
- Monday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Tuesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 14:00 - 20:00.
- Friday 09:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 09:00 - 16:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 16:00.
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 doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance from the right.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
- There is / are 5 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Studio/Function Suite)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the studio/fuction suite.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- 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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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are the viewing balcony and additional standard toilets.
Level Change (Viewing Gallery)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the first floor leading up to the viwing gallery.
- There is / are 9 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There are similar steps with handrails on both sides leading down to seating.
- The studio/function suite may be available to offer step free viewing of the swimming pool.
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 steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 4 steps.
- 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 shallow pool offers the 4 steps with handrails on both sides to enter.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 23m (25yd 6in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located through to the rear of the building.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There are additiuonal facilities through to the right of the building, adjoining the spa area.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located beside the pool and spa areas.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Accessible Changing Room
- There is not a Changing Places facility available.
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located to the rear of the communal changing area, left of ther accessible toilet.
- The accessible changing room is 24m (26yd 9in) from the swiming pool.
- The accessible changing room is 47m (51yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 155cm x 200cm (5ft 1in x 6ft 7in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are handrails.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; light chair, baby changing table.
- There is level access to the changing room.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 70cm (2ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear of the communal changing area.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 156cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 1in).
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are not mirrors.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails 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 bright.
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 round to the right after reception.
- The female toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located round to the right after reception.
- The male toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets on the first floor.
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.