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Summary

• Services/facilities within the venue include a large swimming pool, a small swimming pool, two studios and a gym.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include several outdoor pitches and a splash park.

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Opening Times (Leisure Centre)

• Monday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 16:00.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The A14 junction 35 with direct links to Suffolk and the Midlands is approximately 3.3 miles from the venue via A1303 Newmarket Road, A1134 Newmarket Road, Whitehill Road and Pool Way.
  • There are 3 Blue Badge parking bays available along with several Parent and Baby parking bays and plenty of standard parking bays available.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is approximately 320 metres from the venue on Whitehill Road with direct services to Cambridge City Centre, Cherry Hinton and Fen Ditton (number 3 bus).
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• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Cambridge.
  • Cambridge Station is approximately 2.4 miles from the venue with direct services to London Liverpool Street/London Kings Cross, Kings Lynn, Norwich, Ipswich, Peterborough and Stansted Airport.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
• There is an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
• The assistance dog toilet or toileting area is located anywhere outside.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There are mobility aids available.
• The mobility aids available include mobile hoists and ceiling track hoists.
• There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.

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Parking (Abbey Leisure Complex)

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• Parking View
  • The venue does have its own parking facilities.
  • The car park is located at the front of the Abbey Leisure Complex.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 374cm x 475cm (12ft 3in x 15ft 7in).
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The marked zones around the Blue Badge parking bay(s) have at least the recommended width of 120cm.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• Paying View
  • There are no parking charges for the car park.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • The surface on the approach to the entrance is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • There is no tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
  • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Drop-off Point(s) View
  • There is a/are clearly marked drop-off point(s).
  • The drop-off point(s) is/are located at the main entrance to the Abbey Leisure Complex.
  • The route from the drop-off point(s) to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the drop-off point(s) and the entrance.
• Shared Parking View
  • There is an overflow car park available to the side of the main car park.

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Outside Access (Abbey Leisure Complex)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Abbey Leisure Complex.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'pictorial and written banners at entrance to the Abbey Leisure Complex'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are moderate to good.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The counter is placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are adjustable.
  • The height of the reception counter is 106cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the reception area.
  • Music is played in some areas.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
• Reception Seating Area View
  • There is a seating area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the seating area is unobstructed.
  • There are tables available.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the seating area.
  • There is an accessible gate and turnstiles next to reception to enter the main facilities. The accessible gate is a single gate, 95cm in width and opens automatically towards you. There are two turnstiles opposite the accessible gate that are 55cm in width. (As of time of survey 4.3.24 the barriers were not in use awaiting repairs).

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Inside Access

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• Access and Circulation View
  • There is step-free access throughout the venue via lift(s).
  • There is a/are door(s) in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring throughout is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • Access to other floors/levels is via stairs and lift.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music/sound.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Eating and Drinking (Reception Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The refectory is located to the left as you enter from the main entrance immediately beyond the reception area.
  • There is step-free access to the refectory.
• Service and Menus View
  • The type of food served here is vending machine Items.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The height between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 75cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 111cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 75cm.
  • Some tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • In this area there are high tables and booths.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Swimming Pool (Small Pool)

• There is a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Small Pool to Large Pool)

• There is a ramp/slope located on the route from the small pool to the large pool.
• The ramp/slope is used to access the large pool.
• The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 122cm (4ft).
• The ramp does not have resting areas.
• The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Handrails 101cm.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

• There is a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is hydraulic.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is also a manual hoist available.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• Seating around the pool includes; chairs without armrests.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.

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Leisure Water Spectator Area

• The spectator viewing area is located on the ground floor.
• There is step free access to this area.
• The doors to the viewing area open way from you and are 106cm wide.
• There is sufficient space for wheelchair users at the front of the viewing area.
• There are between 1 to 2 steps to the seating area.

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Sauna (Main Pool - Sauna)

• There is step free access to the sauna.
• The door opens towards you (pull).
• The width of the door opening is 84cm.
• The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The sauna has bench seating.
• There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.

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Studio 1- Reception Area

• Studio 1 is located ahead to the rear left of reception, approximately 12 metres from the main entrance.
• There is a single door to enter the studio which is 77cm in width, pull to open and heavy.
• This space is used for various types of classes and has wooden floors with mirrors along the left wall.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is another studio available called Studio 2 nearby which is similar to the studio surveyed.

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Accessible Changing Room (Accessible Changing Room 2 - Changing Village - Right Hand Transfer)

• This accessible changing room is located to the left beyond the main reception and along the walkway on the right.
• This accessible changing room is approximately 52m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access to the accessible changing room.
• This is a shared changing room.
• A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
• The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is easy to open.
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The width of the door opening is 81cm.
• The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
• The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 320cm x 217cm.
• The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• The height of the light switch/pull cord is 110cm from floor level.
• The lighting levels are 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• There is not spatula type lever flush.
• There is a lever flush.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
• There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
• As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
• 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 low.
• The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
• There is an emergency alarm.
• The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
• Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
• There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
• There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• 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 colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
• The toilet has a cistern.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
• 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is medium.
• 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 low.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
• The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 106cm.
• There is not a towel dispenser.
• There is a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
• The shower head is height adjustable.
• The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
• There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
• The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
• The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
• The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is low.
• There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is low.
• There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.

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• Comments View
  • There is alternate entrance leading from the pool side which a single door, push to open, 84cm in width with a locking door handle. There is a slight slope (5.8%) immediately beyond the entrance leading to the pool side area.

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Changing Places (Changing Village - Outdoor Sports - Referee 1 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located past reception to the left and follow the corridor past the accessible changing room 1, then turn left at To The Pitches sign. Referee 1 is immediately on the left.
  • The facility is approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 358cm x 252cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 189cm (6ft 2in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is medium.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is medium.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is medium.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 126cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 next to the toilet.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • There is a coat hook.
  • The height of the coat hook is 173cm from the floor.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Changing Places (Accessible Changing Room 1 - Changing Village - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located head to the left beyond main reception along the walk way on the right.
  • The facility is approximately 56m (61yd 9in) from the the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is ramped/sloped access into the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The colour contrast between the external door and wall is medium.
  • The colour contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 220cm x 324cm.
  • The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 263cm (8ft 8in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the right.
  • The colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 188cm (6ft 2in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 120cm and 140cm when mounted.
  • There is no seat for the shower.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • The colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 next to the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is alternate entrance leading from the pool side which a single door, push to open, 84cm in width with a locking door handle. There is a slight slope (1.48%) immediately beyond the entrance leading to the pool side area.

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Changing Area (Changing Village)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located to the right after reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 4m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 4m from the the pool area.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles, standard showers, standard toilets and baby change facilities.
  • This is a shared changing area.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 162cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available.
  • Baby changing facilities are located in the changing area.
  • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
  • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 88cm.

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Changing Area (Changing Village- Outdoor Sports- Better Membership Only)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located in the corridor between reception and pool.
  • The changing area is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 15m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 10m from the main pool.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles.
  • This is a male changing area.
  • Similar female changing area(s) are available.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is vinyl.
  • There is a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are lockers within the changing area.
  • There is not a/are not locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is one deep step.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are sensor.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is available.
  • There are vertical and horizontal grab rails on the right hand side only.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
  • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are moderate to good.

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Changing Area (Changing Village- Outdoor Sports 1-8)

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• Changing Area View
  • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
  • The changing area that was surveyed is located on the left at the far end of the Changing Village.
  • The changing area is approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • The changing area is approximately 42m from reception.
  • The changing area is approximately 62m from the outdoor pitches.
  • There is step-free access to the changing area.
  • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard changing rooms/cubicles and standard showers.
  • This changing area is interchangeable between male and female.
  • Similar shared changing area(s) are available.
  • The 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 81cm.
  • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
  • There are changing benches or seats within the changing area.
  • There are not lockers within the changing area.
  • The lighting levels in the changing area are good.
• Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities are available.
  • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
  • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
  • The height of the shower head(s) is/are 210cm.
  • The shower control type(s) is/are push.
  • There is no seat for the shower(s).
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
• Toilet Facilities View
  • Toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are not available.
  • Changing Area was surveyed but the other 7 are similar.

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Outdoor Pitches - Astro Turf

• There are two separate outdoor Astro turf pitches, both with level access into them and they are located to the left of the Abbey Leisure Centre as you face the main entrance,
• On the larger pitch there are four 5-aside areas that are also used for hockey and an 11-aside football pitch.
• The smaller single Astro pitch is primarily used for 5-aside football but both spaces can be used for various other outdoor activities.

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Splash Pad

• This activity is located 132m from the car park. Walk along the left of the building past the pitches on your left, and the splash pad is at the end of the path on the right. The gate is 90cm width and push to open.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception Area - Left 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 immediately beyond reception.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • 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 medium.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is medium.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 185cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 1in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is no dropdown rail.
  • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 77cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
• Additional Fixtures and Fittings View
  • 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 sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • 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.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are no vertical wall-mounted grab rails at the wash basin.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
  • 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 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception Area)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead to the left immediately beyond reception.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the main entrancce.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Lift (Reception Area)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead to the rear of reception.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the man entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• 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 not 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 low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is High.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 138cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 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 levels in the lift are low to moderate.

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Other Floors (Reception Area)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located immediately after the reception.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and 1.
  • There are 17 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps are 27cm.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Fitness Suite (Gym- First Floor)

• The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
• The fitness suite is staffed when open.
• There is step free access to the fitness suite.
• Level access is by lift.
• Staff receive training in assisting disabled people.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• The type of flooring in the fitness suite is laminate.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.