Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include swimming pools, fitness studio, aerobics studio, bar, sports hall and crèche.
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 07:30 - 20:00.
- Sunday 07:30 - 20:00.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Erith.
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- 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 Erith.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located to the left side of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 610cm (12ft 2in x 20ft).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 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 slopes/ramps.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- The drop off point is located at the side of the venue, in the car park.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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 150cm.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double width.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a double width automatic barrier with a gap of 95cm immediately after reception desk.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Swimming Pool (Main Pool)
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is 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.
Swimming Pool (Training 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 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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Comments
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- This pool has a hydraulic floor that can be raised and lowered as required.
Accessible Changing Room (Swimming Pool)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter, within the wet side changing area.
- The facility is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 430cm x 350cm (14ft 1in x 11ft 6in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- 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 48cm (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 78cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within this facility.
- The height of the baby change table is 92cm (3ft).
- The baby change table is portable.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the reception desk.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
Standard Toilet(s) (Swimming Pool)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located next to the accessible toilet.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room (Sports Hall - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right of the main entrance.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Sports Hall - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right of the main entrance.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Sports Hall)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located next to the sports hall.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 92cm (3ft).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 236cm x 160cm (7ft 9in x 5ft 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 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 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 bright.
Accessible Shower (Sports Hall)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s) (Sports Hall)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard female dry side changing rooms.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard male dry side changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Shower (Swimming Pool / Sports Hall / Fitness Suite)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in all changing rooms.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in front of the entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 92cm (3ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 155cm (3ft 5in x 5ft 1in).
- There are 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 medium.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 160cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite has attained IFI level two.
- A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: treadmill, recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer, leg curl, leg extension, upper body multi-station and small equipment package.
- A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Other Floors (Fitness Suite)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, U1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are further gym equipment and a spin class.
Function Room - First Floor
- There is a large function room available to hire for parties and functions.
- The entrance doors are double, heavy, manual, open away from you and are 160cm wide.
Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located in the fitness suite.
- The facility is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the lift.
- 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 295cm x 210cm (9ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- 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 and a flip-down seat.
Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the function room.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Male)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located opposite the function room.
- 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Suite)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the female changing rooms.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the male changing rooms.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available 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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.