Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include
Ground Floor: pools, sports hall, clmbing wall, creche, softplay party room
First Floor: fitness suite
First Floor Mezzanine:spin studio, studio, sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.
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- Also within the building is Leaside Food Academy, linked to Newham College.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in East Ham.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Manor Park.
- The nearest underground station is East Ham.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 15:00.
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- The centre is also open from 08:00-20:00 on Bank Holidays.
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 is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 245cm x 458cm (8ft x 15ft).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) 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 unaided.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- All Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
- Some Blue Badge bays are signposted, others are not.
- Some Blue Badge bays have hatched zones on both sides, while others have hatched markings on only one side.
- The dimensions given above are for the smallest Blue Badge bay; some spaces are much larger (width 249cm, depth 710cm).
- All Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is 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 113cm (3ft 8in).
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- There are security barriers to access the leisure centre beyond Reception. The standard gates have an opening width of 57cm, while the wide gate has an opening width of 94cm. A member of staff is always available for assistance here.
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 medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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- There are 4 self-service touchscreens located straight ahead as you enter from the Main Entrance.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in 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 wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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- There are three pools: main pool, teaching pool and fun splash pool linked to the slides.
- The hoist can serve both the main and teaching pools.
- The pool hoist can also be used with the mobile changing benches from the accessible changing rooms.
- There is a pool pod system which serves as a lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
Level Change (Pool Spectator Seating)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located from the ground floor to the bottom of the tiered seating area.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The tiered seating rises up in medium steps.
- This area overlooks the large pool.
- There is level access to poolside seating overlooking the teaching pool.
Other Floors (Main Stairs)
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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 deep.
- 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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- These stairs are located in the foyer.
- The main lift overcomes these stairs.
Lift (Main Lift)
- 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.
- The lift is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 104cm x 135cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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Comments
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- The lift was out of use when revisited in June 2023.
Lift (Access to Studio)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located from the mezzanine walkway to the studios.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main lift.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 143cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 8in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
Level Change (Access to Studio)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located from the walkway to the studio level.
- There is/are 7 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 deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Fitness Suite (Studio)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor, at the top of the platform lift.
- The fitness suite is 68m (74yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- 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.
- The opening is 151cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- A portable hearing assistance system 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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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is in-house.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Fitness Suite (Gym)
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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 3m (3yd 10in) 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 away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 180 cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- A portable hearing assistance system 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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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is Reps3.
- A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Changing Places (Wet Changing 1)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located within the family / accessible wet changing area.
- The facility is approximately 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access into the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 205cm x 430cm (6ft 9in x 14ft 1in).
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 370cm (12ft 2in).
- 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 the left.
- 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 the left.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
- It is a push button style alarm.
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Comments
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- The changing table is wheeled and can be taken to the poolside and used with the pool hoist.
Changing Places (Wet Changing 2)
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Location and Access
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- The facility is located within the Accessible Wet Changing Room.
- The facility is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
- The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
- There is level access to the facility.
- The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- You do need a key for the facility.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from Reception.
- There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 339cm x 268cm.
- The ceiling height is not at a minimum of 2.4m.
- There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
- The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
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Toilet Details
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- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 300cm (9ft 10in).
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 68cm (2ft 3in).
- Dropdown rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a low colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- As you face the toilet the vertical grab rail is on the right.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm.
- The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
- There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 200cm (6ft 7in).
- The facility hoist is mobile.
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Shower Details
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- There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
- The shower head is height adjustable.
- The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
- A shower chair is available.
- The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
- The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
- There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
- There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
- There is a low colour contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall.
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Other Facilities
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- A privacy screen is not available.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
- The wash basin tap type is lever.
- There is not a mixer tap.
- 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.
- There is a low colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 113cm.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a mirror.
- There is a/are clinical waste disposal units.
- There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- There is a coat hook.
- The height of the coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
- There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Changing 1)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the family/accessible changing rooms.
- The facility is 75m (82yd 1in) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 214cm x 177cm (7ft x 5ft 10in).
- There is not a sink.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
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Comments
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- There is an additional, similar facility immediately to the left.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Changing 2)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the family/accessible changing rooms.
- The facility is 80m (87yd 1ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 93cm (3ft 1in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 201cm x 174cm (6ft 7in x 5ft 9in).
- 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 136cm (4ft 6in).
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in) 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 emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is not a changing bench.
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
Accessible Changing Room (Dry Changing)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located through the barriers and to the right as you enter from Reception.
- The facility is 42m (45yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 279cm x 172cm (9ft 2in x 5ft 8in).
- 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 209cm (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 45cm (1ft 6in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The locker is not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a changing bench.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
Standard Changing Room (Wet Changing)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right, beyond reception and swimming pool.
- 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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- There are separate male, female and family/accessible changing areas.
- The photographs here show the standard male changing room.
- There are separate male, female and family/accessible changing areas.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Changing)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the ground floor corridor, near the sports hall.
- 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.
Standard Shower (Wet Changing)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male, female and family/accessible pool changing areas.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Shower (Dry Changing Areas)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male and female dry changing rooms.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located straight ahead through the security barriers at reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 193cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 4in).
- 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 76cm (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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
- 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 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 44cm (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 126cm (4ft 2in).
- 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot 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).
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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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male - Right Hand Transfer - Wet Standard Changing Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 62m (67yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located within the standard male wet changing room, next to the swimming pool.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is not a shared toilet.
- There is a similar facility in the Standard Female Changing Room.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 175cm x 204cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
- 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 158cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 76cm.
- The shelf is located where it is reachable.
- There is not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 119cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot 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 poor.
- There is a low 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 good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the standard male changing rooms, just outside the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 108cm (3ft 7in).
Toilet with Adaptations (Studio - Left Hand Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 71m (77yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located adjacent to the Fitness Studio on the First Floor.
- 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 shared toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 212cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
- 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- 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 not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
- The shelf is at a height of 103cm.
- The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot 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 poor.
- There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor, ahead beyond reception.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the wet changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There are additional standard male and female toilets next to the studio on the first floor, and in the male and female wet and dry changing rooms.
- There are additional baby change benches in some of the family changing rooms.
- There are additional standard male and female toilets next to the studio on the first floor, and in the male and female wet and dry changing rooms.
Standard Toilet(s) (Studio)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located adjacent to the fitness studio.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 73m (79yd 2ft) from the Main Entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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.
- This service cannot be requested.