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Overview

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• About View
  • Blaydon Leisure Centre, managed by Better, is a multi-use facility in Gateshead that combines fitness, leisure and swimming with primary healthcare.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a refurbished gym, 2 swimming pools, and an outdoor athletics track.
  • There is also Blue Badge parking, a Changing Places facility, standard and accessible toilets, standard and accessible changing facilities. The site is shared with the health centre.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Blaydon.
  • The nearest bus station is Blaydon.
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• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is also the main entrance.
  • There is 1 other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
  • The first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and a portable hoist.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • Staff receive the following training: Equality and Diversity Training, First Aid, Dementia and Awareness Training .

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located in the male and female gym changing rooms, on the first floor, and in the shower changing area.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located to the rear of the venue.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the male and female gym changing rooms, on the first floor, to the rear of the venue and in the shower changing area.
  • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the pool changing area. in the male and female gym changing rooms, on the first floor, and to the rear of the venue.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the first floor, and in the pool changing area.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located in the male and female gym changing rooms, on the first floor, to the rear of the venue and in the pool changing area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the male and female gym changing rooms, on the first floor, to the rear of the venue and in the pool changing area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the pool changing area.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 14 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 15m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • There are designated parent and child parking spaces opposite the entrance.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located to the side of the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located to the left side 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 are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located ahead and to the left side, after entering.
  • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 80cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The touchscreen is for membership.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The 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 without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There are security barriers which open automatically.
  • There is a turnstile and gate to enter the pool area and facilities.
  • This area is always staffed when the facilities are open.
  • Keys and access to the external facilities can be obtained from here.

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Turnstile and Access Gate - Changing Area and Pools

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• Turnstile View
  • This turnstile is located to the left of the reception.
  • The turnstiles are clearly signed.
  • The pool entrance turnstile was surveyed.
  • Assistance is available at the turnstiles.
  • There is step-free level access at the turnstile.
  • There is a fixed ticket reader.
  • The fixed ticket reader height is 102cm from the floor.
  • The width of the turnstile opening is 48cm.
  • The turnstile surveyed can be overcome by using the gate to the left.
  • Guests scan their mobile access code to enter.
  • A staff member can assist guests and open the gate if required.
  • The gate has an opening width of 90cm.

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Pool Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located ahead, on the left side of the reception.
  • The distance from the reception is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 162cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a Changing Places facility, a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 103cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 3 family changing rooms with baby changing.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations in this area.
  • They differ slightly in layout.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There is 1 standalone shower with adaptations.
  • This was out of use at the time of survey.
  • The Changing Places facility can be used as an alternative.
  • There is an ambulant shower cubicle with grab rails and a seat with the standard showers.
  • There is another shower with adaptations on the first floor gym area.

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Changing Places (Pool Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the right side, after entering the pool changing area.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the reception is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 288cm (width) x 343cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 155cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the left transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The toilet is this facility is a Clos-O-Mat toilet with drying functionality.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Pool Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the right side after entering the pool changing area.
  • The distance from the reception is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail, a baby changing table and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 182cm (width) x 263cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 152cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 102cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 3 similar adapted/family changing rooms in this area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Pool Changing Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the pool changing area.
  • The distance from the reception is 40m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • 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 spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are 4 similar toilets with adaptations in this area.
  • Some vary in size and one has a shower.

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Pools

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• Pool 1 View
  • The pool is on the ground floor.
  • Access is to the left side of reception via the turnstile or gate.
  • There is step-free level access to the changing area.
  • Access to the pool is directly from the changing area.
  • This is an indoor pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests, benches and tiered seating (with designated spaces for wheelchair users).
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
  • Alternatively, access into the water is via a ladder.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a hydraulic hoist.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
• Pool 2 View
  • This is an indoor pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests and tiered seating (with designated spaces for wheelchair users).
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via 4 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a hydraulic hoist.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located beyond the reception, underneath the stairs.
• The distance from the reception is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
  • The control buttons have a low colour 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 110cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located to the right side of the reception.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Places (First Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located opposite the lift.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 285cm (width) x 317cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 150cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 102cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The toilet is this facility is a Clos-O-Mat toilet with drying functionality.

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Changing Area - First Floor

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The female changing area is a similar layout.
  • The female changing area also has a toilet with adaptations for female use only.

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail, a chair and a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 286cm (width) x 290cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 195cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 112cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a detachable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a flip down dry seat.
  • This seat has a height of 48cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male Changing Area - First Floor)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the first floor, male changing room.
  • The distance from the changing room entrance is 1m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 118cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 103cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Studio

• The room is located on the first floor.
• The distance from the lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
• There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is an entry system at a height of 125cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 105cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are audible.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is an entry system at a height of 130cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There are no doors along circulation routes.
• Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is 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 room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (to Outdoor Pitches and Athletics)

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium colour contrast.
• There is step-free access via a slope as you exit.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The changing areas are immediately to the left, after exiting.

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Changing Areas - Outdoor Pitches and Athletics

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• Changing Area View
  • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located outside, turning left, after exiting the venue.
  • The distance from the venue exit is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers and a changing bench.
  • There are no lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The cubicle does not have vertical grab rails.
  • It has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The male and female outdoor changing rooms have an interlinking door, if required.
  • There are 4 similar changing rooms in this area.
  • Access is by key and this can be obtained from the reception.

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Outdoor Pitches and Athletics Track

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• About View
  • The following is available in this area: sports pitches, an athletics track and grounds.
• Getting Around View
  • There are surfaced footpaths throughout.
  • Surfaced footpaths consist of: tarmac, block paving and rubber tarmac.
  • The majority of the surfaced footpaths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
  • Some footpaths have sections with potential obstacles such as: uneven surfaces, bollards, gates and parked cars.
  • There are some seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via slopes or ramps: onto the athletics track and sports pitches.
  • There are 2 gated, access points to the outdoor facilities.
  • The outdoor facilities need to be booked in advance.
  • Keys for the gates can be collected from the reception.