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Tooting Bec Lido

Tooting Bec Road, Tooting, London, SW16 1RU

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Access Guide

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located in the changing rooms with adaptations at the front and rear of the venue.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the standard changing room.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located at the front and rear of the venue.
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right after entering via the summer access point.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard changing room.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing room.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 310cm (width) x 513cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 121cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the winter entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Winter)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the venue.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is 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 by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Access Point (Summer)

  • This access point is located at the rear of the property.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 520cm.
  • The gates have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead after the summer access point.
  • The distance from the summer access point is 2m.
  • There is step-free access via slope to reception.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The height of the reception desk is 92cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.

Barriers

  • The standard barrier width is 50cm.
  • The wider barrier width is 100cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the standard changing room.
  • The following areas have stepped access: bench seating at the poolside.
  • Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
  • There may be background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: benches.

Room (Pavilion)

  • The room is located to the right beyond the winter entrance.
  • The distance from the winter entrance is 2m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 92cm.
  • 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 visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

Pool

  • This is an outdoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches.
  • The seating is fixed.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.

Standard Changing Room (Female)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right beyond the summer access point.
  • The distance from the summer access point is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a toilet and a wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks, a baby changing table and a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 102cm.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Internal)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located to the left beyond the winter entrance.
    • The distance from the winter entrance is 2m.
    • 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 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 89cm.
    • 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
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 256cm (width) x 283cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 161cm (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 medium visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a medium 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 112cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 rail has a medium 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 107cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 151cm from the floor.
    • 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 full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a waste bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 146cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a medium visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Room with Adaptations (External)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located within the female standard changing room area.
    • The distance from the summer access point is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has slight ramps or slopes and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is 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 83cm.
    • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wheel-in shower and a dry seat for changing.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 225cm (width) x 251cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
    • The lateral transfer space is 134cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm 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 112cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can 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 rail is on the right of the wash basin as you look at it.
    • The wash basin grab rail has 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 88cm 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 88cm 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 changing room has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 135cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a detachable shower head.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 59cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.