Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite, two health mot rooms and a physiotherapy room.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the borough.
- This venue is situated in Enfield.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Enfield Town.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Thursday 06:30 - 23:00.
- Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.
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 name of the car park is the Sydney Road Car Park.
- The car park is located in Sydney Road.
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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 not available.
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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 on Essex Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
- There is/are 8 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Main Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right of the steps.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 78cm x 92cm (2ft 7in x 3ft).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- 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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Comments
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- The photograph on the right shows the barrier bypass for wheelchair users.
Level Change (Entrance Foyer Seating Area)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located in the entrance foyer.
- There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the reception and fitness suite areas.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
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 medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of reception.
- The lift is a platform 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 150cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
- 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 not 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 medium.
Level Change (Lift)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 133cm (4ft 4in).
Swimming Pool
- There is not 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 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.
Level Change (Pool)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located between the changing rooms and the pool.
- There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up the step(s).
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 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are not doors into the fitness suite.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is internal.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is not level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- Photograph 1 shows the rowing machines.
- Photograph 2 shows a power plate and a multi gym.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located along the middle of the fitness suite.
- There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right of reception.
- 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 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 235cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 9in).
- There is 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 cannot 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 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible shower within the toilet.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor past reception.
- 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 Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard changing rooms.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located within the female changing room.
- The female toilets are 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located within the male changing room.
- The male toilets are 29m (32yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
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Comments
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- The venue is for ages 18+ only.