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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a fitness suite, studios, a swimming pool and Turkish baths.

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Location

• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Manors.
• The nearest Metro Station is Haymarket.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is NCP Car Park Newcastle John Dobson Street.
  • The car park is located on John Dobson Street.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 215cm x 523cm (7ft 1in x 17ft 2in).
  • Standard marked parking bays are located on Northumberland Road.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 142cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • The handrails do not cover the step directly in front of the entrance.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the front left of the building.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, UG and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • The basement gives access to the Turkish Baths and Spa.
  • The ground floor is street level.
  • The upper ground floor is the ground floor of the building.
  • The first floor gives access to offices only and cannot be used to access the first floor studio.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are touchscreens in the entrance foyer between the 2 sets of doors at the main entrance (shown in photograph 1).
  • The height to the top of the touchscreens is 144cm.
  • The height to the pin pad is 97cm.
  • The height to the contactless pad is 115cm.
  • There are security barriers from the main entrance into the building (shown in photograph 3).
  • The width of the barriers is 91cm.
  • The height to the card reader is 96cm.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the left hand side of the building.
  • The fitness suite is 37m (40yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 131cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is Personal Trainer level 3.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bike, cable machines, free weights, punch bags, ropes, large screen equipment, steps to give access to equipment.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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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 hydraulic.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey the hoist had just arrived and the seat was due to arrive shortly (January 2020).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the main studio.

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Accessible Toilet (Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the building as you enter, off the fitness suite.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 167cm x 369cm (5ft 6in x 12ft 1in).
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency pull cord 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/are sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 109cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional accessible toilet next to the accessible toilet surveyed with transfer space on the left (shown in photographs 3 and 4).

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the fitness suite accessible toilets.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails both sides.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 1 and 2 show the accessible shower in the surveyed accessible toilet.
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the accessible shower in the accessible toilet with left transfer.

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Changing Places (Left and Right Transfer)

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located to the rear right of the building in the pool change area.
  • The facility is approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • You do not need a key for the facility.
  • The width of the door is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 332cm x 330cm (10ft 11in x 10ft 10in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
  • The length of the facility changing 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 has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 215cm (7ft 1in).
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Dropdown rails are provided for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
  • The facility has not got a non-slip floor.
  • A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear left of the building in the fitness suite area.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear right of the building.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are additional showers at the entrance to the pool (shown in photograph 6).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard dry side changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located in the wet side changing area.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are moderate to good.

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Additional Info

• 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.