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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include gym, squash courts, a specialist martial arts zone, meeting and social room, and multi-use sports hall.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Loughborough Junction.
• The nearest underground station is Brixton.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located in front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Assistance may also be required because there are level changes with no dropped kerbs.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.

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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 door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) 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 good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are pod doors used to access the interior of the venue to the right of the reception desk.
  • The pod doors are width restricted to 59cm.
  • The pod door card reader is 115cm above the floor.
  • There is an additional access door to the right of the pod doors.
  • The additional access door has an open door width of 90cm.
  • There is seating with armrests in the reception area.

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Level Change (Ground Floor)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the entrance to the gym, and for step-free access to the male standard changing.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• 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 the right going up.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 116cm (3ft 10in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on the left after the entrance from reception.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).

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Inside Access

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

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• Comments View
  • Due to width restrictions within the building, mobility scooters must be left at reception.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the ground floor, to the centre of the building.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is available.
  • For example: upright cycle, upper body ergometer and upper body multi-station.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is not level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There is step-free access to the lower level of the fitness suite.
  • There is also a raised area within the fitness suite with only stepped access.
  • There is an additional fitness suite area to the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the additional fitness suite area.
  • There are double doors to access the additional fitness suite area.
  • The additional fitness suite area has rubberised flooring.
  • The rubberised flooring has a lip to access the gym equipment which could present a trip hazard.

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Level Change (Gym Upper Level)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left of the fitness suite.
• There is/are 2 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• 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 both sides.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building.
• The lift is a stair lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The dimensions of the lift are 71cm x 85cm (2ft 4in x 2ft 9in).
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not 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 and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar set of stairs to the rear of the building.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer Ground Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from manager's office.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 182cm (4ft 12in x 5ft 12in).
  • There is not 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 119cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
• 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional accessible toilet located to the rear of the fitness suite on the ground floor.
  • The additional accessible toilet door has a twist lock, grab rails on both sides of the toilet, a mirror at a suitable height for a seated user, and a functional emergency alarm.
  • The additional accessible toilet does not have any coat hooks.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer First Floor)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the rear of the building, on the right out of the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 137cm x 175cm (4ft 6in x 5ft 9in).
  • There is not 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 123cm (4ft).
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium 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 moderate to good.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the left after entering the fitness suite.
• There is not 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 no showers in the female standard changing room on the ground floor.
  • There are showers in the female standard changing room on the first floor.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor)

• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the stairs.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor towards the front of the building, next to the sports hall.
• There is not 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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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the left after the entrance to the fitness suite.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • The female standard toilet is located in the female standard changing room.
  • There are additional standard toilets on the ground floor to the rear of the fitness suite.
  • There are further standard on the first floor near the lift, and in the standard changing rooms on the first floor.

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Additional Info

• 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 normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.