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Tadworth Leisure Centre

Preston Manor Road, Tadworth, Surrey, KT20 5FB

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Overview

  • About View
    • Facilities available in the venue include: café, five-a-side pitches, meeting and conference rooms, sports hall, swimming pools, group cycling studio, gym, and a studio.
    • View information on opening times.
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • The ground and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • 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.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print and different languages (on request).
    • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard changing rooms on the ground and first floors.
    • The shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor and on the left as you enter the venue.
    • The male and female standard toilet facilities are located within the changing rooms on the ground floor and the first floor.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the swim change and the toilet with adaptations opposite reception on the ground floor.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the changing rooms on the ground floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing rooms on the ground and first floors.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front and to the right of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 450cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located to the left of the main entrance.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

Access To (Main Entrance)

  • The distance from the nearest blue badge parking bay is 15m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and bollards.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The approach to the entrance has bollards.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 148cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located directly opposite the entrance doors.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 120cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 90cm to 100cm from the floor.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which open automatically.

Getting Around (Ground Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There may be background noise.
  • 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, sofas and stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The ground floor has the following facilities: café, community room, group cycle studio, sports hall and swimming pools.

Eating and Drinking (Chapters Cafe)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Chapters Café is located on the right, as you enter from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • 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 service counter was surveyed.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 90cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the counter.
    • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some 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 and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of the reception desk, on the right.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 115cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 270cm (width) x 244cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 71cm 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 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • 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 49cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Swimming Pool Change)

  • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of the reception desk.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a baby change table, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include a mirror, a hand dryer and a baby changing table.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 76cm.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Swim - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located at the far end of the swimming changing rooms and to the right.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 60m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 270cm (width) x 220cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 205cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 96cm 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 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 98cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • 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 multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 115cm from the floor.
    • 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 twist/turn.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Peninsular)

  • Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located at the far end of the swimming changing rooms and to the right of the swimming pool entrance.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 65m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 114cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses all areas and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 403cm (width) x 300cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 290cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • 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 low 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 77cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 96cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 148cm from the floor.
    • 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 no shower seat.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • 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.

Pool (Main)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist, pool lift and submersible wheelchair.

Pool (Teaching)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • There are 4 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.

Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Sports Hall Change)

  • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor to the right of the reception desk.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing.
  • Additional features include a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the reception desk.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 352cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length 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 76cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a ceiling to floor pillar on the approach to the toilets. .

Standard Toilet Facilities (Ground Floor)

  • The male standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilets are located opposite the reception desk on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilets.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a wall mounted towel dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a ceiling to floor pillar on the approach to the toilets.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left as you enter reception, to the right of the stairs.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • 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 tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter reception.
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Getting Around (First Floor)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The first floor has the following facilities: changing rooms, gym, studio, and a viewing area.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the right as you enter the lift on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the gym.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 90cm.
  • The door is activated by a push-pad.
  • The push-pad is at a height of 81cm.
  • There is an button to exit the gym, and is at a height of 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor directly ahead from the lift.
    • The distance from the lift is 45m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 91cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses all areas and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 268cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 200cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
    • 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 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm 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 108cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm from the floor.
    • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 169cm from the floor.
    • There are 5 coat hooks, all at a height of 169cm from the floor. .
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 40cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Standard Changing Room (First Floor)

  • The changing room surveyed is located along the corridor directly ahead from the lift.
  • The distance from the exit of the lift is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include a full length mirror, a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Outdoor Spaces (5-a-Side Pitches)

  • The following is available in this area: sports pitches.
  • Outdoor areas consist of artificial grass.
  • There are footpaths in some areas.
  • The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • There are not any seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • The paths have gates.