Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Hornchurch.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Emerson Park.
- The nearest underground station is Elm Park.
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 type is open air/surface.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There is parking outside the main entrance which can be used by blue badge holders or anyone else who requires easier access.
- Please contact the venue in advance for use of this area.
Opening Hours
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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in) wide.
Reception
- The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high (110cm+).
- The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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 not a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the right of reception.
- The fitness suite is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- There is a fixed hearing loop located in the fitness suite.
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.
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 10m (32ft 10in) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 112cm x 143cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 8in).
- 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located is located along the main corridor leading to the changing rooms.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 180cm (5ft x 5ft 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- The emergency alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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 good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet in the wet side changing room.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located in the corridor leading to the swimming pool.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- The female changing room is 4m from the sports hall.
Standard Changing Room (Wetside)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 34m (37yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the building.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the respective changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 dry and wet side changing rooms.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.