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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a main swimming pool, teaching pool, café, gym, sports hall, fitness studio, standard wet and dry changing rooms, toilets with adaptations and standard toilets.
  • View information on opening times
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Clapham Junction Train Station.
  • The nearest underground station is Battersea Power Underground Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy ramp 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 poolside of the main swimming pool.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • The ground, mezzanine and first floors can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
  • The ground floor is split into two sections, with no internal access on the ground floor between the two. The portion containing the sports hall, studio and dry changing rooms is accessed only via taking the front lift up to the first floor, and then taking another lift (access to sports hall and studio) back down to the ground floor.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • 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.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located immediately after the security barriers at reception, to the rear right of the standard shared wet changing room, to the left and left again inside the café on the first floor, and within the standard dry changing rooms on the ground floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within the standard shared wet changing room.
  • The male step-free toilet facilities are located within the standard male dry changing room.
  • The female step-free toilet facilities are located within the standard female dry changing room.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located straight ahead as you enter the building (wet), immediately to the right as you exit the lift (access to sports hall and studio) on the ground floor (dry female); and along the corridor and to the right as you exit that same lift (dry male).
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the standard shared wet changing room, within both toilets with adaptations inside the café on the first floor, and within the standard female dry changing room on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations, located to the rear right of the standard shared wet changing room.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard shared wet changing room, and within the standard male and female dry changing rooms.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the leisure centre, off Burns Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 222cm (width) x 443cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 111cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Parking for all users is limited to 3 hours. Upon arrival, you will need to enter your number plate into one of the self-service touchscreens located beyond the security barriers at the main entrance.
    These have a height range between 127cm and 141cm. Staff can assist if necessary.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available.
  • Standard on-street parking is available outside the venue on Burns Road.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, leading in from the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 146cm.
• The doors have 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 146cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is one standard security barrier with a width of 59cm, and two wider security barriers with a width of 89cm beyond the entrance.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located immediately to the left after 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 137cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Getting Around

• 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 poolside of the main swimming pool.
• Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• 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 were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located diagonally to the right as you pass through the security barriers beyond the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text 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 locking handle.
  • 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 cubicle are 151cm (width) x 255cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm 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 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Wet)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located straight ahead as you pass through the security barriers at the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 134cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The doors to the changing cubicles where the baby change tables are located have an opening width of 56cm.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The temperature of the water can be adjusted via twisting/turning the taps.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There are three communal group changing rooms; the doors to these all open inwards to a width of 70cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Changing Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right of the shared wet changing area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 41m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • 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 178cm (width) x 258cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 75cm 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 grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 145cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Wet Changing Area Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations, to the rear right of the shared wet changing area.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • 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 52cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have varying visual contrasts.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • There is also a fixed shower head at a height of 227cm.

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Pool (Main Swimming Pool)

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the poolside from the changing rooms.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces and narrow walkways.
• The flooring is shiny.
• There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Access into the water is via a ramp or a ladder.
• The ramp has no handrails.
• The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: pool lift and submersible wheelchair.
• Additional facilities include: a children's pool and poolside showers.

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Lift (Front Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the right as you pass through the security barriers beyond the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground and first floors (signed as 0 and 1 within the lift) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 a medium visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 79cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 102cm (width) x 137cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Front Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located immediately to the left as you pass through the security barriers beyond the main entrance.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floors 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 height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• The double manual doors to enter/exit the stairwell are at the top of the stairs on the first floor.

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Eating and Drinking (Café - The Kitchen at Latchmere)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located straight ahead as you exit the front lift on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the left as you enter the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 82cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The café is operated by a tenant, and opening times and dates vary.
    A children's play area is located within this area.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Café - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left and left again as you enter the café from the front lift lobby on the first floor.
  • The distance from the front lift is 28m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, 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 83cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • 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 330cm (width) x 211cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 262cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on top of the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 46cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 102cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 81cm 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 grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
  • 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 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 89cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • A facility with a right hand transfer is also available in this area.

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Gym (Places for People)

• The gym is located on the first floor, to the left through the café and straight ahead along the corridor as you exit the front lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• There are security barriers after the entrance. The standard barriers have an opening width of 59cm, while the wider barriers have a width of 90cm.
  The QR Code scanner to activate the barriers is at a height of 110cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (Access to Sports Hall and Studio)

• The lift surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left through the café and straight ahead along the corridor as you exit the front lift.
• The distance from the front lift is 57m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The first, mezzanine and ground floors (signed as 2, 1 and G within the lift) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 a low visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 78cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 93cm (width) x 149cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Access to Sports Hall and Studio)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the first floor, to the left through the café and straight ahead along the corridor as you exit the front lift.
• The first, mezzanine and ground floors 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 height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Dry - Female)

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• Changing Area View
  • The female changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located immediately to the right as you exit the lift (access to sports hall and studio) on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the lift (access to sports hall and studio) is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access and manual 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 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The temperature of the water can be adjusted by twisting/turning the taps.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • Similar male facilities are also available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Changing Area - Female - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the female dry changing room on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the lift (access to sports hall and studio) is 16m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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 84cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 133cm (width) x 191cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 84cm 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 108cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The pictorial signage on the toilet door was faded at the time of survey (March 2025).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Changing Area - Male - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the standard toilets inside the male dry changing area.
  • The distance from the lift (access to sports hall and studio) is 24m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The door has a lever 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 cubicle are 192cm (width) x 162cm (depth) and there is not 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 126cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 95cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm 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 grab rails have 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 high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • 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 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The door to the standard toilet area in which this toilet with adaptations is located opens inwards to a width of 84cm.

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Area (Sports Hall)

• The sports hall is located through the male and female dry changing rooms after you exit the lift (access to sports hall and studio) on the ground floor. The distance from this lift is approximately 23 metres.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• The "main entrance" into the sports hall, avoiding the changing rooms, is located straight ahead and to the left as you exit the lift on the mezzanine floor, down 8 steps. These are clearly marked, 15cm high and have handrails on both sides.
  There are then double manual doors to enter the sports hall with an opening width of 150cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Room (Studio)

• The room is located is located at the far end of the corridor, straight ahead as you exit the lift (access to sports hall and studio) on the ground floor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.