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More Energy Fitness Centre

Hayes Campus, College Way, Coldharbour Lane, Hayes, Middlesex, UB3 3BB

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Summary

  • Building View
  • Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
    • Female standard toilet facilities are located in the female standard changing room.
    • Male standard toilet facilities are located in the male standard changing room.
    • Standard changing facilities are located at the back of the main gym.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the changing rooms.

Getting Here

Useful Information

Building Parking

  • The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
  • Site/Campus Car Parks View
    • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
    • The name of the car park is Staff and Visitor Car Park.
    • The car park is located to the right of The Campus, off College Way.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Site/Campus Car Park (Staff and Visitor)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of The Campus, off College Way.
    • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Townfield and More Energy Fitness Centre.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park can be used by permit holders.
    • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
    • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Drop Off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • Car Park Access View
    • There is not step free access from this car park.
    • Buildings are not clearly signposted from this car park.
    • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

Opening Times

  • Monday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Tuesday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Wednesday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Thursday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Friday 06:30 - 21:30.
  • Saturday 08:30 - 17:30.
  • Sunday 08:30 - 17:30.

Outside Access

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the right of the building.
    • This entrance gives access to the gym.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'More Energy Fitness Centre'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 152cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 5 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
    • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
    • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • Handrails are easy to grip.
    • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
    • There is a second lower handrail.
  • Comments View
    • Level access is from Townfield main entrance.
    • Access follows the outside of the building to the right, then left (photographs 5 and 6).
    • The entrance is 110m from Townfield main entrance.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located straight after the main entrance.
    • The reception point is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
    • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the reception point.
    • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
    • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
    • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
    • The height of the reception counter is 109cm.
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • There is not a bell to attract attention.
    • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
    • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood and laminate.
  • Reception Waiting Area View
    • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access throughout the area.
  • Circulation View
    • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
    • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is laminate and wood.
    • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
    • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
    • The lighting levels are good.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Safe Place(s) View
    • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • Audio View
    • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
    • Music is played throughout the gym.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • Comments View
    • There is a sofa and a small selection of chairs without armrests on both sides available in a dedicated area in between the main gym and the studio area (photographs 6 to 8).

Gym

  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • There is not an emergency alarm in the gym.
  • Staff do not receive training in assisting disabled people.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There are also running machines, cross trainers, cycling and step machines, and fitness benches.
  • In this area there are tables and chairs without armrests available.
  • Background music is played.
  • The flooring in the gym consists of wood and laminate.
  • There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is also a separate Studio Room to the far left of the main apparatus room.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
  • The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located in the Townfield building, ask staff for assistance.

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • This standard changing room is located to the right of the gym, along the corridor, on the left.
    • This standard changing room is approximately 20m from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
    • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The width of the standard changing room opening is 70cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 225cm x 330cm.
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
    • Other fixtures/facilities available include; standard shower.
    • This is a female changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl and tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
    • There are lockers within the changing room.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
    • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a sauna within the changing room (photographs 8 and 9).

Standard Changing Room (Male)

  • Location and Access View
    • This standard changing room is located to the right of the gym, along the corridor, on the left.
    • This standard changing room is approximately 21m from the main entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
    • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the standard changing room door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The door is heavy.
    • The width of the standard changing room opening is 70cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
    • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 460cm x 225cm.
    • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
    • Other fixtures/facilities available include; standard shower.
    • This is a male changing room.
    • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl and tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
    • There is not an emergency alarm.
    • There is seating available within the changing room.
    • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
    • There are lockers within the changing room.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s).
    • The height of the coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
    • There is a/are general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
    • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a male sauna opposite the entrance to the standard male changing room.

Standard Shower

  • Shower facilities are available.
  • The shower(s) surveyed is/are located inside the standard changing rooms.
  • There is level access to the shower facilities.
  • Comments View
    • The standard female showers are shown in photographs 1 to 3.
    • The standard male showers are shown in photographs 4 to 6.