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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a leisure centre with pool facilities available.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest parking is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The nearest train station is Denby Dale.
  • The nearest bus station is Scissett Baths.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the pool area and wet side changing rooms.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the cycle studio and pool viewing balcony.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, narrow aisles and narrow openings.
  • Floors G and 1 can be accessed via a platform lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located within the changing room with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • 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 within the pool area, to the right as you enter through the double doors.
  • Standard changing facilities are located within the pool area, and directly ahead and to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the rear of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 290cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the Main Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes, uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
• The ramp has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 3 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the pool area, changing room with adaptations and wet and dry side changing rooms.
• The following areas have stepped access: cycle studio and pool viewing balcony.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• 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: sofas and benches.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Reception

• The reception is located immediately to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 2m.
• 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 76cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is an online sign up desk with a surface height of 100cm.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were low 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: benches.
• The seating is fixed.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right as you enter the pool area.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wash basin, a dry seat for changing, a wheel-in shower, a locker at a suitable height for a wheelchair user and a toilet.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 253cm (width) x 287cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 197cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has varying visual contrasts.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 106cm 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 105cm 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 changing room has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 150cm and 158cm 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 53cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Wet Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
  • The changing area is located within the pool area, at either end of the main walkway.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, manual doors, a slight ramp or slope and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards 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, toilets, showers, baby change facilities and changing cubicles.
  • 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 stepped access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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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.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Access into the water is via 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 has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.

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Changing Area (Dry Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
  • The changing area is located ahead as you enter through the Main Entrance.
  • The distance from the Main Entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has narrow walkways, manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free access via slope into the changing area.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: showers, lockers, a changing bench and toilets.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The lighting level in the area immediately before the changing rooms is low.
• 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, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Gym (Fitness Suite)

• The gym is located to the right as you enter.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• There is a card reader to unlock this door.
  The height of the card reader is 115cm.
  There is a push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• 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.

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Stairs (To Cycle Studio And Pool Viewing Balcony)

• The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead as you enter the Main Entrance.
• Floors G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have faded markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Cycle Studio)

• The gym is located on the first floor, at the rear of the seating area which is to the right as you exit the stairs for the cycle studio and pool viewing balcony.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 74cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: the instructor's platform.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Lift (To Studio)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you enter through the door at the rear of the fitness suite.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the Main Entrance is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• Floors G and 1 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual 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 106cm (width) x 151cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have Braille markings, a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (To Studio)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter through the door at the rear of the fitness suite.
• Floors G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Gym (Studio)

• The gym is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• 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 90cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• 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.
• Equipment includes free weights.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.