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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in West Denton.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Newcastle.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest Tyne and Wear Metro station is Bank Foot.

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Opening Times

• Monday 12:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 07:00 - 20:30.
• Wednesday 07:00 - 19:00.
• Thursday 07:00 - 20:30.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Sunday 09:00 - 12:00.

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  • On Wednesdays the pool is only available for over 50's between 11:00 - 12:00.
  • On Wednesday the pool is available for Ladies evening only from 17:45 - 20:30.
  • On Thursday the pool is available from 18:45 - 20:30 for adults only.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There are 7 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 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance to the main building.
  • The furthest designated bay is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance to the main building.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • The photographs show the designated bays at the front of the swimming pool and the additional parking near the college at the rear of the swimming pool.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 213cm (6ft 12in) wide.

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

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on left as you enter the main building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-Mezzanine-1.
• The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 199cm x 140cm (6ft 6in 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 have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lift controls do have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-Mezzanine.
  • There are 10 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Outside Access (Foyer Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off the entrance foyer.
• There is level access into the venue.
• Level access is via lift.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in) wide.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the foyer entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) 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.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The scooter cannot be used at poolside.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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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.
• 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
  • There are 3 swimming pools.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 28m (31yd) from the foyer entrance.
• The standard changing room is 25m (27yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the left as you enter the building.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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  • The photograph on the right shows the baby changing cubicle.

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Changing Places

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• Location and access View
  • The facility is located at the rear of the changing rooms.
  • The facility is 28m (31yd) from the foyer entrance.
  • There is level access to the facility.
• Dimensions and features View
  • The dimensions of the facility are 470cm x 700cm (15ft 5in x 22ft 12in).
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The length of the bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
  • The sling is attached to the hoist by loop.
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 131cm (4ft 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 both sides.
  • The type of sink is fixed.
  • Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
  • As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • A privacy screen is 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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  • The photographs show the toilet and the roll in shower in the changing places room.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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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 3m (3yd 10in) from the changing room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff at reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 235cm x 490cm (7ft 9in x 16ft 1in).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • The emergency alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 cannot 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 grab rails 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • The accessible toilet is equipped with a roll in shower with a fixed seat at a height of 50cm and an adjustable height shower head.

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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 within the unisex changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the changing room 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 changing rooms.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.

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  • Information is available in alternative formats on request, this includes Braille, large print and audio.
  • The photograph shows the manual hoist at the side of the main pool.

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Additional Info

• The photographs show the height adjustable bed and the tracking hoist.
• The photograph on the right shows the door from the changing place room to poolside.
• It is operated by push pads.