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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite and sports hall.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Broad Green.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side of the building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is shopping area car park.
  • The car park is located 160 metres from the building entrance.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are 7 Blue Badge bays on The Withens to the right of the leisure centre.
  • The Blue Badge bays are 280cm deep.
  • The Blue Badge bays are 665cm wide.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 15m from The Withens entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m from The Withens entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb at the Blue Badge bays.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile markings.

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Outside Access (The Withens Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in).

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 111cm (3ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Withens entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating and tables to the right of the reception desk.
  • The lowest table is 40cm.
  • The highest table is 70cm.
  • Some chairs have armrests.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the foyer / reception area.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • There are two turnstiles leading from the reception area to the leisure centre.
  • There are gates to the left and right of the turnstiles for wheelchair users.
  • The gates are 90cm wide.
  • The gates open automatically away from you.
  • The gates are opened remotely by a member of the reception staff on request.

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Meeting Room

• The meeting room is located in the main corridor on the right.
• There is a door to the meeting room.
• The door is locked.
• The key can be obtained from the main reception.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The width of the door is 87cm.
• The room contains tables, chairs and a monitor/TV all suitable for holding meetings. The room is carpeted throughout.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are not steps into the swimming pool.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the right of the main corridor.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Withens entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 87cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is in house.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bike and free weights.
  • 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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Changing Places (Dry Side)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the entrance foyer, to the left as you face reception.
  • The facility is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Withens entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 326cm x 220cm (10ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change unit within the changing places room.
  • The baby change unit is a fixed height unit.
  • The height of the baby change unit is 89cm.

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Changing Places (Wet Side)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located in the main corridor on the right.
  • The facility is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Withens entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 260cm x 517cm (8ft 6in x 16ft 12in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 191cm (6ft 3in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 360cm (11ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
• Comments View
  • There is also a door to the wet side changing places leading from the standard wet side unisex changing room.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the door is 87cm.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • There is also a door leading from the wet side changing places to the pool.
  • The door opens away from you (push).
  • the door is heavy.
  • The width of the door is 86cm.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist lock.
  • There is a standard shower in the wet side changing places facility.
  • The shower has an adjustable head.
  • There is level access to the shower.
  • The shower does not have handrails or drop down rails.

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Standard Changing Room (Male Dry Side Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the Withens entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the main corridor on the right.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The dry side changing rooms surveyed were the male changing rooms.
  • There are similar female changing rooms in the same area.
  • Lockers are available.
  • Lockers are located in the main corridor of the leisure centre.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side Unisex Changing Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the wet side changing room entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the main corridor to the right.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The standard shower has a fixed head.
  • There is a gutter in the wet side changing room causing a slight uneven surface on entry to this facility.
  • 3 of the standard changing room cubicles have a baby change unit.
  • The baby change units are fixed height.
  • The baby change units are all 89cm high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the wet side unisex changing room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the wet side changing area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from main reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 257cm x 234cm (8ft 5in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a gutter in the wet side changing room causing a slight uneven surface on entry to this facility.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side Unisex Changing room)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the unisex changing room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the unisex wet side changing room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 127cm x 200cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 66cm (2ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower (Male Dry Side)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the male dry side changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The door is opened by a radar key.
  • The radar key is available from the main reception.
  • There is a similar accessible shower in the female dry side changing room.

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Accessible Shower (Wet Side)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a gutter in the wet side changing room causing a slight uneven surface on entry to this facility.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Entrance Foyer)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the entrance foyer, to the left as you face reception.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Withens entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the entrance foyer, to the left as you face reception.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Withens entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are other similar standard toilets located in the dry side female and male changing rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side Unisex Changing Room)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located on the left as you enter the wet side unisex changing room.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the wet side changing room entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in some of the wet side standard changing cubicles.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located on the grassed areas surrounding the building.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.