Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a creche, swimming pool, fitness centre, cafe and studios.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is East Dulwich/Peckham Rye.
- The nearest underground station is Brixton.
Opening Hours
Parking (Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 560cm (15ft 9in x 18ft 4in).
- The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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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- There is no standard parking in the car park.
- There is unrestricted on-street parking in the road outside the venue.
- The area is generally busy.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Comments
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- There is level access to the entrance from the Blue Badge parking bays.
- From the pedestrian entrance gate there is an easy slope towards the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is available only on request.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers to the left and right of the reception to the wet and dry areas.
- The wide barriers are 94cm.
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 welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a pool viewing area with some fixed seating and space for wheelchair users to the left of the reception.
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Comments
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- There is a pool viewing area with some fixed seating and space for wheelchair users to the left of the reception.
Level Change (Creche)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the creche.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The handrails are on the right going up.
Eating and Drinking (Foyer Café)
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located in the entranc foyer.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 69cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is drinks and snacks.
Other Floors
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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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the reception, after the security barriers.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 105cm (2ft 11in x 3ft 5in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of 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 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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Comments
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- The lift has manual doors which are heavy.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- 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.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the right side of the venue.
- The fitness suite is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are not doors into the fitness suite.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: treadmill and upper body multi-station.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
Accessible Changing Room (Room 1- Left)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the Family and Accessible Changing Room.
- The facility is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Family and Accessible Changing Room Entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 200cm (7ft 10in x 6ft 7in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 168cm (5ft 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 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (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 not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
- 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, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
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Comments
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- The lowest height of the adjustable shower head is 130cm.
- Both accessible changing rooms have doors leading directly out to the poolside.
- The shower chair could be used in the other changing room and on the poolside with the hoist.
- There are wheelchair accessible lockers outside of the accessible changing rooms, within the general family and accessible changing area.
- Lighting levels are low.
- There are two coat hooks 120 above the floor.
Accessible Changing Room (Room 2 - Right)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located within the Family and Accessible Changing Room.
- The facility is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Family and Accessible Changing Room entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 242cm x 220cm (7ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 168cm (5ft 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 47cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 73cm (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 not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
- 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
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Comments
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- Both accessible changing rooms have doors leading directly out to the poolside.
- There are two coat hooks 120cm high.
Accessible Shower (Family and Accessible Changing - Wet)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the general area of the pool family and accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rail in front of the seat.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Family and Accessible Changing Room - Wet)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the main corridor, left of the reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There are two accessible changing rooms within this changing room.
- There are two standard toilets within the changing room.
- There are two baby change benches in the changing room that fold out to 90 cm above the ground.
Standard Changing Room (Male and Female Wet CHanging)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 11m (12yd 1in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the corridor for the men's and to the right for the women's.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a standard toilet available within the changing room.
Standard Shower (Wet Changing)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the Family and Accessible Changing and the Male and Female Wet Changing.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Level Change (Fitness Suite and Dry Changing)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately after entering the fitness suite.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Accessible Shower (Male Dry Changing)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the standard male changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rails to front and side.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Male Dry Changing)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located within the male dry changing room off the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- The toilet is located in the men's changing room. There is a separate unisex facility next to the female changing room, directly off the fitness suite.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 220cm (5ft x 7ft 3in).
- 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 78cm (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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are not mirrors.
- 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 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 fair.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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 medium.
Accessible Shower (Female Dry Changing)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the standard female dry changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 54cm (1ft 9in).
- Other facilities available are a drop down handrail in front of the seat.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The lowest height of the adjustable shower head is 135cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fitness Suite)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located towards the back of the fitness suite, on the right, next to the female dry changing room.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 240cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 48cm (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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails 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 bright.
Standard Changing Room (Male Dry Changing)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing rooms are located towards the back of the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
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Comments
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- There is an accessible toilet available within the changing room.
Standard Changing Room (Female Dry Changing)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the right, off the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Standard Shower (Dry Changing)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the standard male and female dry changing rooms.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Reception)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located directly ahead from the main entrance.
- In the reception area.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 225cm x 150cm (7ft 5in x 4ft 11in).
- There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 78cm (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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor to the left from the lift.
- There is level access to the 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 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The door weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 130cm x 180cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 11in).
- 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 75cm (2ft 6in).
- There is no dropdown rail.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency 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 coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 are mirrors.
- 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 grab rails and wall is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located within the standard dry changing rooms off the fitness suite.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
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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 family wet changing room.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 89cm (2ft 11in).
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Comments
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- There are additional standard toilets within the family, male and female pool changing.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available 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.