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Gateshead International Stadium - Gym

Neilson Road, Gateshead, NE10 0EF

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 9 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located near the reception, within the male and female gym and sports hall changing areas, near the sports hall, the upper floor near the studio, VIP and hospitality areas.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located near the reception, within the male and female gym and sports hall changing areas, the upper floor near the studio, VIP and hospitality areas.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located near the reception, within the male and female gym and sports hall changing areas, the upper floor near the studio, VIP and hospitality areas.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor near the sports hall.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located in the sports hall and gym changing areas.
    • Standard changing facilities are located near the sports hall and gym (visiting and home football teams have their own facilities).
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilets with adaptation near reception, and on the first floor near the studio, VIP and hospitality areas.

Gym, Track and Sports Hall Access Point

  • Turnstile View
    • This turnstile is located to the left side, after entering.
    • The turnstiles are clearly signed.
    • Gym, Track and Sports Hall Access Point 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The width of the turnstile opening is 48cm.
    • The turnstile surveyed can be overcome by using the gates to the side.
    • There are 2 gates at this access point.
    • The gates have an opening width of 90cm.

Gym Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The distance from the reception is 60m.
    • 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 an entrance system at this door.
    • The scanner is at a height of 130cm.
    • There is a button to exit at a height of 120cm.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort 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.
    • 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 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 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.
    • There is a shower with adaptation in this facility.
    • There is also a toilet and shower with adaptations in this facility.
    • The steam room is located in this changing area.
    • There is step free level access into the steam room.
    • The door has an opening width of 82cm.

Shower with Adaptations (Gym Changing Area)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the Gym Changing Area.
    • The distance from the entrance to the area is 12m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower 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 not any signage on or near the door.
    • There is no door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 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.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Gym Changing Area - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the Gym Changing Area.
    • The distance from the entrance to the area is 11m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is Braille and pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 230cm (width) x 350cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 99cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula 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 high colour contrast.
    • 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 95cm 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 102cm 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 105cm 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 no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is a wheel in shower in the cubicle.
    • 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.

Gym Access Point

  • Turnstile View
    • This turnstile is located ahead, after entering.
    • The turnstiles are clearly signed.
    • The entrance 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 100cm from the floor.
    • The width of the turnstile opening is 50cm.
    • The turnstile surveyed can be overcome by using the gate to the side.
    • The gate has an opening width of 90cm.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • The entrance to the gym is to the right, in the corridor near the stairs.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include permanent 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.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • There are 2 separate areas within the gym.
  • The Speed Flex area has a single manual door to enter.
  • The door has an opening width of 87cm.
  • The Strength Zone has open plan access with an opening of 175cm.