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Roehampton Sport and Fitness Centre

Laverstoke Gardens, off Danesbury Avenue, Roehampton, London, SW15 4JB

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, one to the right of reception and one to the left.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right of reception.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right of reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in both toilets with adaptations.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located to the right of reception.
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing rooms, to the right of reception.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the right of the leisure centre.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 238cm (width) x 486cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 125cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 26m from the entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
    • There is a maximum stay allowance of 2.5 hours with no return within 1 hour.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on Laverstoke Gardens.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The slope bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 146cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high 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 134cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has narrow openings.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 101cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Room (Ground Floor - Sports Hall)

  • The room is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 154cm.
  • 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 and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: benches.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the right of reception.
    • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
    • 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 outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 81cm.
    • 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 238cm (width) x 270cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 146cm (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 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 50cm 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 100cm 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 high 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 94cm 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 100cm 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 85cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Shower with Adaptations (within the Toilet with Adaptations - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations, to the right of reception.
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.

Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Male)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right of reception and then to the left in the corridor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet and a locker.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a similar female changing room adjacent to this one.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the right of reception.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Floors 0 and 1 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 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 97cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 112cm (width) x 132cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift is slow moving and the button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the right of reception.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • Floors 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 10 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 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 17cm.
  • 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.

Room (Floor 1 - Multi Purpose Room)

  • The room is located on floor 1, opposite the lift.
  • The distance from the entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a platform lift and manual doors.
  • There is tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 97cm.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 95cm.
  • 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 walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Whilst there is a key-card scanner for entry, this was not in use at the time of the survey (January 2025).

Gym (Floor 1)

  • The gym is located on floor 1, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • 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.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed when open.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is a push pad to exit at a height of 108cm.
    Whilst there is a key-card scanner for entry, this was not in use at the time of the survey (January 2025).