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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a leisure centre.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a games hall, swimming pools, fitness suites, sports courts, dance studio, cycle spin room, viewing galleries, outdoor sports courts, a play park and a café.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Scotstounhill.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • View information on getting here (opens new tab) .
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the tennis courts viewing platform.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • British Sign Language Interpreters can be requested prior to your visit.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request) and large print (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: equality training and disability trained coaches.
• Related Access Guides View
  • View information on National Badminton Academy (opens new tab) .
  • View information on Scotstoun Stadium (opens new tab) .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right as you enter, and within the standard toilets through to the right from the lift on the first floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the shared and the male toilets off the changing village.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located immediately to the left as you enter, also to the left as you enter the changing village, near the swimming pool spectator area.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located through to the right as you enter, near the gym, to the rear right of the changing village and on the first floor, through to the right from the lift.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located to the rear right corner of the changing village.
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located to the rear right of the changing village.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the changing village across from reception, and through to the right as you enter, near the gym.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the shared toilet immediately to the left as you enter, to the rear right of the changing village, and also within the toilets with adaptations.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the female and male changing rooms through to the right as you enter, near the gym.
  • Standard shower facilities are located near the swimming pool in the changing village and within the female and male changing rooms through to the right as you enter, near the gym.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front and side of the building .
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 75cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 265cm (width) x 500cm (depth).
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The charging points require an app.
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is an intercom at a height of 142cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 90cm.
• There is also a 130cm wide automatic revolving door to the right of this entrance.
  There is a button to slow the revolving door speed on the right, at a height of 86cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the right as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 71cm.
• The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
• There are sportswear sales available here.
  The seating area and a further reception desk area are located through the gates.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the tennis courts viewing platform.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear as you enter, near the stairs.
• The distance from the entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the rear as you enter.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Opening Times (Café Encore)

• Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 19:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 19:30.
• Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 15:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 15:00.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Encore)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located to the left as you enter.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right of the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • The height of the tray rail is 88cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and booths.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Room (Sports Hall A / B)

• The room is located through to the rear right as you enter.
• The distance from the entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free access via ramp into the room.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 174cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Gym (Resistance Zone)

• The gym is located to the rear right as you enter.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the gym beyond the entrance at the black rubber flooring, and some weight lifting equipment.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
• There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Main)

• The gym is located round to the right as you enter.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Counter (Gym)

• The counter is located to the right as you enter the gym.
• The distance from the gym entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 106cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Seating Area (Gym - Squash Courts 1-3 Spectator Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The squash courts are located to the rear of the gym, through to the right as you enter.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 166cm.
• Seating Area View
  • The following areas have stepped access: the three rows of tiered seating behind the first row.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are similar entrances at either end of the spectator squash courts.

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Seating Area (Swimming Pools Spectator Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The swimming pool spectator area is located through to the right as you enter the café.
    It can also be accessed from the left as you enter the changing village.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is also a swimming pool spectator balcony standing area on the first floor, through to the right from the lift.

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Pool (Shallow with Beach Entry)

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Access into the water is via a ramp or a ladder.
• The ramp has a central handrail.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: wet side chair and submersible wheelchair.
• Within the water there are three steps without handrails leading down from the beached entry end of the pool towards the deeper (0.8m) end.
  These steps are located towards the poolside showers.

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Pool (Main)

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Access into the water is via a ladder.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist, pool pod, wet side chair and submersible wheelchair.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Swimming Pool Changing Village - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the rear right of the changing village.
  • The distance from the changing village entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a very easy slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 230cm (width) x 260cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 160cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are lockers designed for wheelchair users just outside the changing room with adaptations.

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Changing Places (Swimming Pool Changing Village - Both Sides Transfer )

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located in the rear right corner of the changing village.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • 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 distance from the changing village entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has a very easy slope and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a push pad lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 395cm (width) x 308cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the left side is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 250cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 104cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 177cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 167cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Swimming Pool Changing Village)

• The room surveyed is located round to the rear right of the changing village.
• The distance from the changing village entrance is 40m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a very easy slope and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
• There is a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Activity Changing - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located through to the right as you enter, near the gym.
  • The distance from the entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 163cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 95cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 127cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade, and unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Dry Activity Changing)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located through to the right as you enter, within the dry activity changing room.
  • The distance from the entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 117cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The male shower with adaptations was surveyed, with an identical facility available within the female dry activity changing room.

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Outdoor Spaces

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, sports pitches and sports courts.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac, grass and artificial grass.
• There are footpaths throughout.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.

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• Playground View
  • There is a fenced play area with an access point over 100cm wide.
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, rotating, climbing and social play.