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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include sports halls, fitness suite.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include track and field.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Dagenham.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Dagenham Dock.
• The nearest underground station is Becontree.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.

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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 type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 105m (115yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • 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)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 170cm (5ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • Although there is level access in front of the entrance, there is a dropped kerb with slope leading from the car park.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played within the gym.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are varied.

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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.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you pass reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 23m (25yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 118cm (3ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 136cm (5ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe/Bar)

• The following information is for the bar.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 38m (42yd) from the lift.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 35cm (1ft 2in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• Menus are hand held only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is varied.

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• Comments View
  • The cafe/bar is located on the first floor.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first and second floors.
  • The fitness suite is 60m (66yd) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is dis.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Multi gym, Sci-fit arm cycle, cable pull machine, treadmills, cross trainers, bike machines and rowing machine.
  • There are areas on the second floor which have easy ramps or 1 step leading to the free weights.

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Other Floors (Gym)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is medium.

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Lift (Gym)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the 1st floor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is 65m (71yd) from main lift.
• The clear door width is 105cm (3ft 5in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 115cm x 145cm (3ft 9in x 4ft 9in).
• There are not 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Rooms 5 - 8)

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located to the rear of the ground floor corridor.
• The accessible changing room is 80m (87yd) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 12m (13yd) from the sports hall.
• The accessible changing room is 70m (77yd) from the reception desk.
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower.
• Other fixtures/facilities available include; adapted toilet.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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• Comments View
  • Adapted toilet cubicles are available within all adapted changing areas.

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Accessible Shower (Changing Rooms 5 - 8)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the adapted changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Rooms 1 - 4)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the ground floor corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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• Comments View
  • Saunas are available within all standard changing areas.

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Standard Shower (Changing Rooms 1 - 4)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (1st Floor)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the 1st floor foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 190cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 3in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 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 an identical toilet to the side of this one with transfer space on the right.

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Accessible Toilet (Accessible 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 no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the changing room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing rooms.
  • 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 255cm x 225cm (8ft 4in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 182cm (5ft 12in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 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 are identical adapted toilets within all accessible changing rooms. Transfer space within each toilet varies.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the first floor foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are 12m (13yd) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • Standard toilets are also available within the changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.