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LivingWell Health Club - Hilton Puckrup Hall

Puckrup Hall, Tewkesbury, GL20 6EL

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Spa/Leisure Facilities Summary

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a Hilton Team Member available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a Hilton Team Member trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request and large print on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are mobility aids available.
  • The mobility aids available include wheelchairs.
  • To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.

Drop-Off Point / Pick Up Point

  • Drop-Off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is clearly marked.
    • The drop-off point is located in front of the main hotel entrance.
    • The route from the drop-off point is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

Hotel Parking

  • Parking View
    • The hotel does have its own parking facilities.
    • The car park is located in front of the hotel .
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 240cm x 482cm.
    • There is not a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are not available.
    • All parking spaces are provided on a first come first served basis.
    • There is an additional car park for visitors.
    • There are several car parks along the entrance road to the hotel.
  • Paying View
    • There are no parking charges for the car park.
  • Access from the Car Park View
    • 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 entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The surface on the approach to the entrance is concrete tiles and tarmac.
    • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
    • There is some tactile paving on dropped kerbs between the car park and the entrance.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 56m from the main hotel entrance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.

Approach

  • Approach View
    • The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
  • Ramp/Slope View
    • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a slight gradient.

Outside Access (Main Hotel Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the hotel.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'Hilton'.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a bell/buzzer.
    • The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm .
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 162cm.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 140cm.

Lobby

  • Circulation View
    • The type of flooring in the lobby is tiles and carpet.
    • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
    • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • Seating in the lobby includes; sofas, a mixture of seats with and without armrests, armchairs, seats with armrests and seats without armrests.
    • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Signage View
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are provided in the lobby area.
    • Wayfinding signage is clearly presented/easy to read.
    • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
  • Audio View
    • This lobby does play background music in public areas.
    • Music is played in the lobby at a low level.

Entrance (LivingWell Health Club Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located ground floor, to the left of reception.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step-free access at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) is/are heavy.
    • The width of the door opening is 136cm.

Reception

  • Reception View
    • The reception point is located to the left as you enter the LivingWell Health Club.
    • The reception point is approximately 5m from the LivingWell Health Club entrance.
    • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is 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 no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors 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 low to moderate.
    • The height of the reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
    • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
    • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
    • The counter is staffed.
    • Seats can be made available for guests at reception.
    • There is a touch screen.
    • The type of flooring in the reception area is wood.

Changing Area (Female)

  • Changing Area View
    • There is a/are changing area(s) available.
    • The changing area that was surveyed is located off the main corridor.
    • The changing area is approximately 28m from reception.
    • There is step-free access to the changing area.
    • The facilities available within the changing area include; standard toilets, standard showers, an accessible shower, an accessible toilet, standard changing rooms/cubicles and baby change facilities.
    • This is a female changing area.
    • Similar male changing area(s) are available.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The type of flooring in the changing area is tiles.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the changing area.
    • The changing area is open plan with bench seating.
    • There are lockers within the changing area.
    • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
    • There is not a water dispenser available.
    • The lighting levels in the changing area are moderate to good.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • Shower facilities are available.
    • There is step-free access to the shower facilities.
    • The shower head height(s) is/are fixed.
    • The shower control type(s) is/are lever.
    • There is no seat for the shower(s).
    • There is not a/are not wall-mounted grab rail(s) available for the shower(s).
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilet facilities are available.
    • There is step-free access to the toilet(s).
    • An ambulant toilet with wall-mounted grab rails is not available.
    • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
    • The lighting levels in the toilet(s) are good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are available.
    • Baby changing facilities are located in the changing area.
    • The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
    • The baby change table is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the baby change table once extended is 101cm.

Accessible Shower (Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • This accessible shower is located to rear of female changing room.
    • This accessible shower is approximately 38m from the LivingWell Health Club entrance.
    • There is step-free access to the accessible shower.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • There is no signage on or near the shower door.
  • Accessible Shower View
    • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
    • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
    • The shower head is height adjustable.
    • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
    • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
    • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
    • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm.
    • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
    • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is fair.
    • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
    • The colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is good.
    • There is an emergency alarm for the shower.
  • Comments View
    • There is a similar shower in the male changing area.

Accessible Toilet(s) (Female)

  • Location and Access View
    • The accessible toilet was out of use at the time of the survey.
    • This accessible toilet is located in the female changing area.
    • This accessible toilet is approximately 29m from the LivingWell Health Club entrance.
    • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
    • This is a female toilet.
    • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
    • The key is not a radar key.
    • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
    • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 77cm.
    • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
    • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
    • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
  • Toilet Features View
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 166cm.
    • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
    • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • The lateral transfer space is 111cm.
    • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a lever flush.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
    • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
    • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
    • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
    • There is an emergency alarm.
    • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
    • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
    • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
    • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
    • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
  • Additional Fixtures View
    • There is a mirror.
    • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
    • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
    • The toilet has a wall which acts as a backrest.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
    • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
    • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
    • The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
    • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
    • The wall fixed soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wall fixed soap dispenser is 106cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
    • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm.
    • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is good.
  • Baby Changing Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • Comments View
    • There is also an accessible toilet in the male changing room.

Fitness Suite

  • Access to Fitness Suite View
    • The fitness suite is situated in the leisure club .
    • The fitness suite is located off the corridor in the LivingWell Health Club.
    • The fitness suite can be used by members or guests.
    • The fitness suite is staffed when open.
    • There are surveillance cameras in the fitness suite.
    • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
    • The door is key fob activated.
    • The door opening width is 88cm.
  • Fitness Suite Information View
    • Hilton Team Members receive training in assisting disabled people.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
    • There is level access to all of the equipment.
    • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed, free weights, arm cycles and cable resistance machines.
    • The type of flooring in the fitness suite is wood, vinyl and laminate.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is an extra lifestyle studio which is accessed via double doors with a locked leaf that open away from you (push) and have an opening width of 90cm.

Swimming Pool

  • The swimming pool is situated in the leisure club .
  • The swimming pool can be used by members or guests.
  • There is not a lifeguard for the swimming pool.
  • There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
  • There are steps into the swimming pool.
  • There are 4 steps.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going down.
  • There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
  • The hoist is manual.
  • There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
  • There are 2 steps with a handrail on the right to access the shallow pool.
  • There is a wet side chair available.
  • Seating around the pool includes; chairs with armrests.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • There is a hot tub in the swimming pool area.
  • There are steps for access to the hot tub.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the hot tub.
  • There is a reclining sun lounger without armrests.

Sauna (Female)

  • There is step free access to the sauna.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 59cm.
  • The sauna does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The sauna has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the sauna.
  • There is also a sauna to the rear of the male changing room.

Steam Room (Pool Side)

  • There is step free access to the steam room.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The steam room does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The steam room has bench seating.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the steam room.