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Vauxhall Leisure Centre

50 South Lambeth Road, Vauxhall, Lambeth, SW8 1DY

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on floors -1 and 1 in the dry side and wet side changing areas.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on floors -1 and 1 in the dry side and wet side changing areas.
    • Standard changing facilities are located on floors -1 and 1.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the wet side changing area.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the dry and wet side changing areas.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the leisure centre.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is sloped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 144cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.

Reception

  • Location View
    • The reception is located to the right as you enter the leisure centre.
    • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
    • The reception has windows which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a portable hearing assistance system on request.
    • There is background noise in this area.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

Getting Around

  • Access View
    • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
    • There is step-free level access throughout walkways.
  • Circulation View
    • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along the majority of circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
    • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and benches.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Floors -1, G and 1 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter the leisure centre.
  • Floors -1, G and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Gym

  • The gym is located to the left as you exit the lift on floor 1.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 176cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include narrow walkways, pillars and permanent physical obstructions.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The gym is not staffed.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Changing Area (Dry Side - Male)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located to the right as you exit the lift on floor 1.
    • The distance from the lift is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 88cm.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are twist/turn.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the right as you exit the lift on floor 1.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 98cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 417cm (width) x 226cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 113cm from the floor.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Pools

  • Pool 1 View
    • The pool is located on floor -1, straight ahead and then to the left via the wet side changing area as you exit the lift.
    • This is an indoor pool.
    • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
    • Access around the pool area may include uneven surfaces and narrow walkways.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
    • Seating is fixed.
    • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
    • Alternatively, access into the water is via 7 steps or a ladder.
    • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
    • The handrails are easy to grip.
    • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist and a wet side chair.
    • The pool is staffed at all times.
    • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

Changing Area (Wet Side)

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area surveyed is located straight ahead as you exit the lift on floor -1.
    • The distance from the pool is 5m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There is an opening without doors.
    • The width of the opening is 152cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
    • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin only (no soap dispenser).
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed shower head.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There are no grab rails for the shower.
    • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Wet Side - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located straight ahead to the left as you exit the lift on floor -1.
    • The distance from the lift is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
    • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 403cm (width) x 287cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 282cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 107cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.