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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a leisure centre with multiple facilities available.
  • Facilities available in the venue include: pool, children's pool, gym, cycle studio, fitness studios, creche, soft play.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking.
  • The nearest parking is located on Peckham High Street.
  • The nearest overground station is Peckham Rye.
  • The nearest train station is Peckham Rye.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the walkway to the gym and the walkway to the pool viewing area.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the internal 3 floors of the gym.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
  • The ground floor, mezzanine and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a portable hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
  • Staff receive the following training: disability awareness.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and on the mezzanine floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the wet side changing village.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the mezzanine floor.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the wet side changing village.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the wet and dry side changing villages.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground and first floors.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located in the wet and dry side changing villages.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in all changing areas.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available.
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on Peckham High Street.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.

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Main Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 98cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 163cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the walkway to the gym and the walkway to the pool viewing area.
• The following areas have stepped access: the internal 3 floors of the gym.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open, automatic doors and narrow walkways.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
• There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room

• The room surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right as you enter through the security barriers.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 77cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
• There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Wet Side Changing Village)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the venue.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 29m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • The ambulant cubicles have horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Wet Side - Accessible Changing - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located in the wet side changing village.
  • The distance from the wet side changing village entrance is 17m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 235cm (width) x 248cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 164cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 106cm and 143cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• Access into the water is via steps.
• There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
• Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Stairs (Main)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead, as you enter through the security barriers at reception.
• The ground floor, mezzanine and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located to the rear of the venue.
• The distance from the main entrance is 21m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
• The ground floor, mezzanine and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 96cm (width) x 130cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor, to the left side of the leisure centre.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The following areas have stepped access: the internal 3 floors of the gym.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Stairs (Gym)

• The stairs surveyed are located in the centre of the gym.
• The ground floor, mezzanine and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 17 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left side of the building.
  • The distance from the lift is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 410cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 98cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 114cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 115cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Changing Area (Dry Side Changing Village)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the first floor, to the right side of the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the lift is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has a slight ramp or slope and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist/turn.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Dry Side Changing Village)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located in the dry side changing village on the first floor.
  • The distance from the dry side changing village entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 143cm (width) x 173cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.