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Salt Ayre Leisure Centre - Pool

Doris Henderson Way, Lancaster, Lancashire, LA1 5JS

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Area (Pool and Gym Foyer with Lift)

  • This area leads into the Pool, Training Zone, Members Area, Studio and Lift to Gym.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Facilities available in this area include: lockers, vending and water refill machines.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the upstairs Gym.
  • Access throughout the area may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool with waterslides.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: water slide.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces and automatic doors.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • 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 clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
  • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi, a children's pool and poolside showers.
  • Access to the pools may vary depending on the classes and groups.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Pool)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located within the main pool changing facilities.
    • The distance from the pool entrance is 16m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium 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 changing table/bench, a wheel-in shower, a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses all areas and a chair/stool.
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail, a changing table/bench, a ceiling tracking hoist which accesses all areas and a chair/stool.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 277cm (width) x 374cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Pool - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the shower with adaptations near the pool.
    • The distance from the pool entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 152cm (width) x 204cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm 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 push tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 95cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (Pool)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located next to the Toilet with Adaptions near the pool.
    • The distance from the pool entrance is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • 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.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 63cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The coat hooks are 94cm and 164cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a flip up changing seat that is 48cm high and a third coat hook that is 94cm from the floor.

Designated Seating (Pool Viewing Area)

  • The designated seating area surveyed is located to the left of the pool.
  • The distance from the entrance is 12m.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to the designated seating.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The designated seating area is not clearly marked or signed .
  • Companions sit next to you, behind you and in front of you.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the seating area (within approximately 50m).