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Getting Here (Leigh Sports Village)

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• By Road View
  • Take Junction 5 off the M61 towards Leigh.
    From the A580 East Lancs Road take the A579 to the venue.
  • There are Blue Badge spaces available.
    There are over 1000 free car parking spaces available on site. Access to these car parks is via Sale Way, situated directly off the A579 Atherleigh Way.
• By Bus View
  • The Diamond bus 597 runs directly from Leigh Bus station (Weekdays only)
    The journey time between Atherton Station and Leigh Sports Village is around 32 minutes and covers a distance of around 4 miles.
    Services are operated by Bee Network.
    Typically 604 services run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station to Leigh Sports Village is Atherton.
• Useful Links View
  • Train information for Atherton Station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Information for the Bee Network buses.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Getting Help and Assistance (Leigh Sports Village)

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is not a/are not hearing assistance system(s) available.
• Home visits services are available.

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Parking (Leigh Sports Village)

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located to the front and side of the Sports Village.
  • 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 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 228cm x 470cm (7ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Sports Village entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the Sports Village entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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 have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 240cm (7ft 10in).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The car park with standard bays, located to the right of the Sports Village has a height restriction barrier.

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Getting To (EDIT)

• EDIT is/are located on the first floor of the Sports Village.
• Access to EDIT is via the Sports Village main entrance.
• Enter the Sports Village via the main entrance (Reception).
  Proceed through the double doors to the right of reception.
  Take the lift on the right to the first floor.
  Exit the lift and go through the door ahead.
  Turn right and follow the corridor, passing a resting area on the right.
  Continue ahead through a set of double manual doors and the entrance to the Early Intervention Team office is ahead.
  On entering the Early Intervention Office go directly ahead.
  Go through this door and the EDIT office is to the right.
• There is step free access, via lift, to EDIT.
• EDIT is approximately 64m from the Sports Village lift.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the lift and the department/service.
• There are resting areas along the route.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.

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• Comments View
  • On arrival at the Sports Village the receptionist will contact EDIT and they will come down and greet visitors and accompany them up to the office.

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Outside Access (Leigh Sports Village)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Sports Village.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
• Ramp/Slope Details View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• Comments View
  • At the time of survey, the automatic main entrance doors were out of order.

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Reception (Leigh Sports Village)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Sports Village main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the low section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 29/11/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is tiles.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • There are seats with armrests on both sides.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Leigh Sports Village)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of reception.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Sports Village main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is good.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is poor.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 217cm (3ft 7in x 7ft 1in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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Other Floors (Leigh Sports Village)

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• Stairs View
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor of the building are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Opening Times (Leigh Sports Village - EDIT)

• Access is by appointment only.

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Entrance (Early Intervention Team and EDIT)

• This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of the Sport Village.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• The bell/buzzer is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The height of the bell/buzzer is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The height of the intercom is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• A key card is required for access at this entrance.
• The height of the key card reader is 110cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.

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• Comments View
  • The lighting is quite low in this area.

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Entrance (EDIT)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, via the Early Intervention Team.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed with the name of the service/department.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is a hand sanitiser.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 136cm (4ft 6in).
  • There is not a door release button when exiting.
  • 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 77cm.

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Area(s) (EDIT)

• The facilities/services located on the first floor of Leigh Sports Village include; Ashton, Wigan and Leigh EDIT Team.
• There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• There are doors in lobby areas/corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
• The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
• The main walkway(s)/aisle(s) in the open plan office(s) are wide enough for wheelchair users to pass.
• The type of flooring in the open plan/communal areas is carpet.
• There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
• There are no height adjustable desks in this area.
• There are some desks which are potentially accessible for wheelchair users in this area.
• Seating in this area includes; adjustable chairs with wheels and armrests and chairs with no armrests.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• There is no overhead signage in this area.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• None of the doors in this area have Braille signage.
• None of the doors in this area have tactile signage.
• There is not background music in this area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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• Refreshment Area(s) View
  • There is a communal refreshment area.
  • The refreshment area is to the right of the EDIT office entrance.
    There is not a refreshment counter in this area.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the refreshment area.
  • There is not a sink at refreshment areas.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left before the Early Intervention Team entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 249cm (5ft 8in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Early Intervention Team)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the first floor corridor.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 10m from the Sports Village lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Sports Village - Early Intervention Team link (new tab) - click here.