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Building Work Update

• The pool is currently closed for refurbishment works (July 2021). Please ring 01582 604 244 for latest update.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in Luton.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Luton.

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COVID-19 Information

• Due to the current circumstance this venue is temporarily closed.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 17:00.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is at the front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
• The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is block paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically (towards you).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically (towards you).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on the left going up.

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Reception

• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not 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 5 steps.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Level Change (Swimming Pool)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading from the changing rooms to the side of the swimming pool.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located within the accessible toilet.
  • The facility is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • It is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 220cm x 330cm (7ft 3in x 10ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
  • The facility toilet is corner.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 10cm (4in).
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Drop down rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the left.
  • The type of sink is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
  • As you face the sink, rails are available on the left.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has a non slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is available.
  • It is not a push button style alarm.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a flip down seat, and a fixed seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the foyer.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 330cm (7ft 3in x 10ft 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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  • Wall-mounted grab 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 is a mirror.
  • 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer can 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the foyer.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter the venue.
  • The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.