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Holmfirth Pool and Fitness Centre

Huddersfield Road, Holmfirth, HD9 3JL

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located within the changing room with adaptations, which is in the pool area opposite reception.
    • The toilet with adaptations has no transfer space available.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located within the respective standard changing rooms.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the pool area which is opposite reception.
    • Standard changing facilities are located within the pool area opposite reception, and at the end of the main corridor which is at the rear right of the building.

Parking (Sands Car And Coach Park)

  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • There is a public car park located directly in front of the venue.
    • The name of the car park is Sands Car And Coach Park.
    • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: pool area.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all walkways.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Main Entrance.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 115cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has a television.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Changing Room with Adaptations (No Transfer Space)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located through the double doors which are directly opposite the reception desk, and then to the left.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail, a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user, a wheel-in shower, a wash basin and a toilet.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 238cm (width) x 257cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a spatula flush on the right as you look at the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The vertical grab rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 125cm and 165cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • The shower dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Area (Wet Changing)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located opposite the reception, adjacent to the pool area.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 8m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has manual doors and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: lockers, changing cubicles, baby change facilities, showers, toilets and a changing bench.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • The ambulant cubicle has differing rail configurations.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a baby changing table and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces and narrow walkways.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
  • There is a slight slope with handrails on both sides to enter the pool area from the changing room with adaptations. Manual hoist, with support available from trained lifeguards on duty.

Changing Area (Dry Changing)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located on the right-hand side of the building, past the reception desk.
    • The distance from the Main Entrance is 16m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: a changing bench, toilets, showers and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Gym

  • The gym is located on the right-hand side of the building, past the reception desk.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is a card reader to unlock the door.
    The height of the card reader is 106cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.