Access Guide
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Chiswick.
- 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 Chiswick.
- The nearest underground station is Turnham Green.
Opening Hours
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.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 380cm x 480cm (12ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- 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 have tactile paving.
- 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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 220cm (7ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
- The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- This is by lift.
- 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 not trained to use system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the fitness suite.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is 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 is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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 medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the reception foyer.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 11m (12yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- 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.
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 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
- 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 during induction.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes cycling, leg extension and treadmill machines.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- There are some IFI accredited machines.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 3in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located off the reception area.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- The baby change facilities are located in the family changing room.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 70cm (2ft 3in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Standard Shower
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 standard changing room.
- The female and male toilets are 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception Area)
- 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, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the reception area.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 29cm (5ft 5in x 0ft 11in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is sensor.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- 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.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 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 towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Room)
- 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, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located in the changing room.
- 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 inwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 300cm x 220cm (9ft 10in x 7ft 3in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- 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.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not 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 left.
- 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 47cm (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 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 towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in) high.
- 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Shower (1)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible toilet in the changing area.
- 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 58cm (1ft 11in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (2)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the adult changing area.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 cannot be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.