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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations are located on the right after entering the security gates, and within the male and female dry side and wet side changing areas.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the right after entering the security gates, and within the male and female dry side and wet side changing areas.
  • Changing Places Facilities View
    • Changing Places facilities are located within the male and female wet side changing areas.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located ahead as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor and basement levels.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female wet side changing areas.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard washroom facilities are located in all changing areas.
    • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the male and female changing areas.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within all changing areas.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the left end of the leisure centre, on Clissold Road.
  • 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 114cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located on the left, as you enter the leisure centre.
    • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • 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 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 116cm to 128cm from the floor.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 86cm to 98cm from the floor.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
    • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • Circulation View
    • There is a manual door along one of the circulation routes.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
    • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: armchairs, sofas and benches.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Access View
    • The café is located ahead and to the left, after entering the leisure centre.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • Order and Payment View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the right, as you enter.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 103cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 106cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
  • Service View
    • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
    • Full table service is not available.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted and countertop.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right, after entering the leisure centre.
    • The distance from the security gates is 4m.
  • 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 pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 83cm.
    • 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 143cm (width) x 184cm (depth).
    • There is not 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 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 low 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 low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm 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 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 94cm 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 78cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a 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, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Area (Wet Side - Training Pool)

  • Changing Area View
    • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located to the left, as you enter the leisure centre.
    • The distance from the security gates is 14m.
    • 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 opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 182cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a Changing Places facility, 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 93cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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 twist/turn 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 45cm from the floor.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Changing Places (Wet Side - Training Pool)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located within the male and female wet side training 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 wet side training pool changing area entrance is 10m.
    • 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.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • 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 not a grab rail on the internal door.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 193cm (width) x 308cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 50cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted at a fixed height.
    • The length of the changing bench is 80cm.
    • 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 twist/turn.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a fixed height wash basin.
    • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 68cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items 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, with unshaded light sources.

Changing Area (Wet Side - Standard Pool)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located to the left, as you enter the leisure centre.
    • The distance from the security gates is 17m.
    • 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 is permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, 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 twist/turn mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.

Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the male and female wet side changing area.
    • The distance from the wet side changing area entrance is 10m.
  • 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.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is not any signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 193cm (width) x 220cm (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 132cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 low 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 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low 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 71cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • 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 69cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Pools

  • Pool 1 View
    • Access to the pool is at the rear of the male and female wet side changing areas.
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
    • 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 manual hoist.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Pool 2 View
    • The training pool is accessed at the rear of the wet side training pool male and female changing areas.
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • 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 manual hoist and a submersible wheelchair.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left, after entering the leisure centre.
  • The ground, basement, mezzanine and first floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step markings are not clearly visible.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left, after entering the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the security gates is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, basement, mezzanine and first floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a medium 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 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 89cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 102cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Dry Side)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located along the corridor and to the right as you exit the lift, on the basement level.
    • The distance from the exit of the lift is 10m.
    • 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 99cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers and a changing bench.
  • 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 twist/turn 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the dry side changing area.
    • The distance from the dry side changing area entrance is 10m.
  • 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 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 77cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 254cm (width) x 299cm (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 194cm (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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 low 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 low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 80cm 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.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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 no emergency alarm.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.

Seating Area

  • Location and Access View
    • Pool spectator seating area is located to the left as you exit the lift, on the mezzanine level.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access to this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is not step-free level access throughout.
    • There is stepped access to all seating, except from the first row.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

Changing Room with Adaptations

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located ahead as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
    • The distance from the exit of the lift is 3m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room 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 room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort 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 not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • 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 bench.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 165cm (width) x 344cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on top of the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist/turn mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 86cm from the floor.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 42cm 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 but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • 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 walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the left as you exit the lift, on the first floor.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 196cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

Exit

  • 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 114cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 114cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.