Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Purley.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Purley.
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Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The car park is located along Whitecliff Road South.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 180cm x 350cm (5ft 11in x 11ft 6in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located along Purley High Street.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
Reception
- The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance .
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- The desk does not have a lowered section.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in some parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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 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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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are all standard facilities.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located past reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 12m (13yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do 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 120cm (3ft 11in x 3ft 11in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- This lift can only be used to access the adapted facilities.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the ground floor opposite reception.
- The fitness suite is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the fitness suite.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- 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 not level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Free Weights)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the facilities.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are two similar ramps leading to the facilities.
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 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.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located on the first floor.
- The accessible changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift.
- The accessible changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 200cm x 300cm (6ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
- Other facilities available are large lockers.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located opposite the adapted changing room.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 300cm x 180cm (9ft 10in x 5ft 11in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the stairs.
- The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the Swimming Pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.
- There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There is a deep, unmarked step without handrails leading from the changing rooms to the facilities.
Standard Shower
- There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a deep, unmarked step with no handrails leading into the showers.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located in the changing rooms.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the stairs.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the female standard changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Shower
- There are not standard level access shower facilities available.
- There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a deep unmarked step with no handrails leading into the showers.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).