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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool and fitness suite.
• Related link Knights Hill Surgery.
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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is West Norwood.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 600cm (12ft 2in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located in front of the venue.
• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• 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 195cm (6ft 5in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 175cm (5ft 9in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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• Comments View
  • There is a gate with a width of 88cm and a turnstile with a width of 55cm to the right of the reception to access the Leisure Centre facilities.

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Entrance (Changing Area)

• This information is for the entrance located on the left after the security barriers at reception.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
• Comments View
  • The entrance to the changing area is 10m from the main entrance.

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Inside Access (Changing Area and Swimming Pool)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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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 not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 5 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• The ladder does not have handrails.

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Changing Places (Swimming Pool)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located straight ahead from the entrance to the swimming pool.
  • The facility is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
  • There is level access into the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 375cm x 292cm (12ft 4in x 9ft 7in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 185cm (6ft 1in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 272cm (8ft 11in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is fixed.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).

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Accessible Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the changing village.
• The facility is 13m (14yd 8in) from the the entrance to the changing area (changing village).
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 97cm (3ft 2in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 266cm x 284cm (8ft 9in x 9ft 4in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 208cm (6ft 10in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 50cm (1ft 8in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 55cm (1ft 10in).

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Accessible Shower (Standard Changing Rooms)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the female and male standard changing rooms.
• 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 58cm (1ft 11in).
• Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible shower facilities within each of the female and male standard changing rooms.

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Accessible Shower (Group Changing Rooms)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the group changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar accessible showers in each of Group Changing Rooms 1 and 2.
  • The flip down seat in Group Changing Room 1 is 49cm from the floor.
  • The flip down seat in Group Changing Room 2 is 51cm from the floor.

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Accessible Toilet (Group Changing Rooms)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the entrance to the group changing rooms.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the left inside the Group Changing Room 1, and on the right in Group Changing Room 2.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 138cm x 216cm (4ft 6in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • 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 not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • The accessible toilet in Group Changing Room 2 does not have a vertical grab rail.

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Family Changing Area

• The family changing area is located on the left after the entrance to the changing area.
• There is a fixed height baby change table 72cm from the floor.
• There is a pedal bin disposal unit.

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Standard Changing Room (Group Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the right after the entrance to the changing area.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar standard shower facilities in each of Group Changing Rooms 1 and 2.

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance to the changing area.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located along the main corridor in the changing area, on the left.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are separate female and male standard changing rooms.
  • There are similar changing rooms on the first floor.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Standard Changing Rooms)

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• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within each of the female and male standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the entrance to the standard changing room.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Lift (Main)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• 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 200cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does 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 moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Changing Room (First Floor Fitness Suite)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the first floor.
• The facility is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 270cm x 217cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 1in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 58cm (1ft 11in).

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Additional Info

• 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 not normally on duty.