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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a Sports Hall, a Fitness Suite and a Dance Studio.
• Related link Castle Green Community Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/london-borough-of-barking-dagenham/access-guides/castle-green-community-centre

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Location

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

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Opening Times (Term Time)

• Monday 16:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 16:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 16:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 16:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 16:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 17:00.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located in front of the venue, in Gale Street.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • Standard marked parking bays are located in front of the venue, in Gale Street.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the front of the venue.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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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 fitness suite.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Entrance (Sports Centre)

• This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor, to the far right of the reception desk.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.

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Sports Hall

• The heavy double doors to the sports hall open towards you (pull).
• The width of the opening is 147cm.
• The hall is used for netball, basketball, indoor football, and badminton.
• The lighting is bright.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 170cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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3G pitches

• The pitches can be booked as full pitches for matches or half for training sessions, block bookings are accepted.
• There are changing rooms and parking spaces.
• Access to the pitches is level.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
  • There are 15+ 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 medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Main Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located beyond the sport centre entrance, to the right off the main corridor.
• The facility is 12m (13yd 4in) from the sports hall.
• 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 220cm x 290cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 6in).
• 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 right.
• The lateral transfer space is 148cm (4ft 10in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• 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 an adjustable shower head.

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• Comments View
  • There is a dry seat for changing, at a length of 115cm.
  • There a fixed baby change table within the accessible changing room.
  • The height of the baby change is 85cm when extended.?.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Female and Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Sports Centre Entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor.
• 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 Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Standard Changing Rooms)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the Sports Centre Entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet (Reception)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the reception area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 148cm x 190cm (4ft 10in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the reception area.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the first floor, opposite the lift.
• The facility is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• 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 220cm x 230cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 7in).
• 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• 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 an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair, a flip-down seat and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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Standard Shower (Fitness Suite)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the fitness suite area.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are lockers located within the corridors.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.