Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, swimming pool, a suana and a steam room.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 22:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 22:00.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 290cm x 480cm (9ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located in the car park.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is moderate.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is not available.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is Kew Green.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 3 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the fittness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via an easy slope / ramp.
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Comments
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- Within the standard changing room there is a shower with a fixed seat at a height of 40cm high.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
- The standard changing rooms are located opposite the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via an easy slope / ramp.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard changing room.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard changing room.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the standard male and female changing room.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The first two pictures show the male accessible shower.
- The second two pictures show the female accessible shower.
Accessible Toilet
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The height of the wash basin is 80cm (2ft 7in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents are not available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.