Access Guide
Introduction
- Services/facilities within the building include:.
- Level 1 - bowls green, studio 1, squash courts 1, 2, and 3 and accessible and standard toilets.
- Level 2 - squash courts 4 and 5, team zone-3G pitch.
- Level 3 - entrance and exit, reception, enquiries lounge, playzone, day nursery and creché.
- Level 4 - swimming pools, poolside sauna and steam room, standard and accessible swimming room changing rooms, standard sports changing rooms, energy and fitness zones.
- Level 5 - fitness centre, accessible toilet and shower, standard toilets, sports hall, conference suite and climbing wall.
- Level 6 - studio 1 and overflow gym.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Brixton.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 - Level 3)
- 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 single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
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Comments
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- There is a separate exit door.
- The doors is single.
- The doors is automatic.
- The doors is 85cm.
Level Change (Main Entrance - Level 3)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on Brixton Station Road.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located on Brixton Station Road.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) 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 bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers and a security gate to the left of reception to access the majority of the building.
- The width of the security gates is 54cm and the width of the security gate is 110cm.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does play background music/noise.
- Music/noise is played in the fitness suites and studios.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Studio 2 - Level 1)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located ahead as you enter the studio.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the studio.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
- 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 right going up.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
Level Change (Bowls Green - Level 1)
- There are several shallow steps that lead onto the bowling green.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3-4-5-6.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Escalators
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- Escalator(s) can be used to access other floors.
- The floors which are accessible by escalator are 3-4.
- The escalators steps are not clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalators are not clearly marked.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you face reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3-4-5-6.
- The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 135cm x 195cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 bright.
Fitness Suite (Level 5)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the fifth floor.
- The fitness suite is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 doors are heavy.
- The opening is 132cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite has attained IFI level two.
- A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: upright cycle, recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer, leg curl and upper body multi-station.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is not level access to all of the equipment.
- Link to IFI websitehttp://www.efds.co.uk/inclusive_fitness.
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Comments
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- There are various sets of steps in the fitness suite that lead to different levels of gym equipment.
- There is also an overflow fitness suite on level 6. This fitness suite is 4m from the lift on level 6.
- There are double width (150cm) heavy doors to access.
Swimming Pool (Main 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 a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is hydraulic.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 6 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- There are 15 deep steps, with a handrail on the left, that lead from the poolside, up through the fitness suite on level 5 and into the viewing gallery.
Swimming Pool (Children's / Training Pool)
- There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is 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 hydraulic.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool - Male (Level 4))
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 4.
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Swimming Pool - Male (Level 4))
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the standard male changing rooms on level 4.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
- There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool - Female)
- There is not level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- At the time of survey, it was not possible to access the changing area.
Level Change (Swimming Pool Changing Rooms)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the changing room doors.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is an additional moderate slope that runs throughout the changing areas.
Standard Changing Room (Sports/Fitness Suite - Female (Level 4))
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on level 4.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via 2 medium steps.
Toilet with Adaptations (Swimming Pool - Male)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard male changing area.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 212cm x 244cm (6ft 11in x 8ft).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 190cm (6ft 3in).
- 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are 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.
- 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 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 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 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Patrons must bring their own radar key.
Toilet with Adaptations (Swimming Pool - Female)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard changing room area on level 4.
- There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 252cm x 261cm (8ft 3in x 8ft 7in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab 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 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 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 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 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The facility also contains an accessible shower with adjustable shower head, grab and drop down rails and a flip down seat with a height of 49cm.
- Patrons must bring their own radar key.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 5 Fitness Suite)
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right after you enter the fitness suite on level 5.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
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Comments
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- The facility also contains an accessible shower.
- At the time of survey, the facility was in use.
Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Suite - Level 5)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right after you enter the fitness suite on level 5.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right after you enter the fitness suite on level 5.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Additional standard toilets are located on level 1.
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 generally on duty.