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Introduction

• Becontree Heath Leisure Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 05:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 05:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 05:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 05:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:30.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:30.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Chadwell Heath.
• The nearest underground station is Dagenham Heathway.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 460cm x 230cm (15ft 1in x 7ft 7in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front left of the venue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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• Comments View
  • Level access is through platform lift beyond the reception.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and Poolside.
  • There are 7 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • These steps are in the reception area.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located within the reception area.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground and Poolside.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 110cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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Entrance (Pool and Changing Areas)

• This information is for the entrance located directly ahead after the lift or stairs to the swimming pool level.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 5 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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• Comments View
  • There are shared communal showers at the poolside.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the poolside, to the right as you face the pool.
• 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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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at poolside, to the right as you face the pool.
• 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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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the right as you face the pool.
• The facility is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 210cm x 270cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails, a flip-down seat and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • The shower also has dropdown and fixed rails.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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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 within the female standard changing room.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the male standard changing rooms.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are good.
• Comments View
  • Standard male toilets are shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • Standard female toilets are shown in photographs 3 and 4.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.