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Gateshead International Stadium - Sports Hall

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.

Sports Hall Changing Area

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located on the corridor approaching the gym and sports hall.
    • The distance from the reception is 50m.
    • 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 requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • 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 standalone toilet and shower with adaptation within this facility.
    • The female changing area has a similar layout, features and equipment and is located next door.

Shower with Adaptations (Sports Hall Changing Area)

  • Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the male changing area, near the gym and sports hall.
    • The distance from the entrance to the changing area is 8m.
    • 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 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 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Sports Hall Changing Area - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the male changing area, near the gym and sports hall.
    • The distance from the entrance to the area is 4m.
  • 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 Braille and 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 89cm.
    • 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 246cm (width) x 240cm (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 115cm (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 98cm 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 72cm 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 118cm 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 107cm 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 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 push button 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 49cm 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.

Changing Places (Sports Hall)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located near the sports hall, opposite the changing areas.
    • 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 55m.
    • 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.
    • A key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 96cm.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 330cm (width) x 310cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 220cm (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 is a dropdown grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 51cm 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 92cm 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 all areas.
  • 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 are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • 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 105cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.
    • This room is a triangular shape and the bed can be moved to a more suitable location, if required.

Toilet with Adaptations (Sport Hall - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the Sports Hall entrance.
    • The distance from the reception is 60m.
  • 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 Braille and 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 74cm.
    • 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 high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 175cm (width) x 186cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • 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 50cm 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 105cm 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 75cm 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 wash basin mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 92cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 112cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Sports Hall

  • This area is located on the ground floor, accessed via the corridor after the turnstiles.
  • The room can be divided for use with different groups and activities.
  • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors are easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 122cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • The second set of doors lead from the corridor, near the lift and stairs.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are no doors along circulation routes in this area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.