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Overview

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• About View
  • This is a large leisure centre in Downpatrick, Co Down, with a main swimming pool, children's pool, gym, sports hall, squash court, multiple fitness studios, and a vitality suite.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Lisburn.
  • This station does not have step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Downpatrick.
  • This bus station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes.
  • The first floor and second floor (1 and 2) can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a designated safe space which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The designated safe space is located in the meeting room on the ground floor.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request) and different languages.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, straight ahead and on the right as you enter the leisure centre; on the right as you enter the wet changing area on the ground floor; within the standard male dry changing area on the first floor; within the standard female dry changing area on the first floor; to the rear of the standard male changing area on the second floor; and to the rear of the standard female changing area on the second floor.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within the standard male and female toilets inside the wet changing area on the ground floor; and within the standard male and female toilets inside the dry changing areas on the first and second floors.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located within the wet changing area on the ground floor; and within the dry changing areas on the first and second floors.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, at the far end of the wet changing area, on the left.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor, ahead and on the right as you enter the wet changing area (x4); on the first floor, to the left and straight ahead at the end of the corridor as you exit the lift (x2); within both the male and female changing areas on the second floor, on the right; and outside the vitality suite on the second floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor, ahead and on the left as you enter the leisure centre; on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift; and on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations located on the ground floor, straight ahead and on the right as you enter the leisure centre; and within all changing rooms with adaptations located on the ground floor, ahead and on the right as you enter the wet changing area (x4).
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located within the standard changing area located on the ground floor, ahead and on the left as you enter the leisure centre; and within the standard changing areas on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard changing area located on the ground floor, ahead and on the left as you enter the leisure centre; within the standard changing areas on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift; and within the standard changing areas on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located behind the leisure centre, accessed off Ballydugan Road.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 504cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 128cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 36m from the leisure centre entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
  • This route has bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 250cm (width) x 504cm (depth).
  • The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
  • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless), with a membership/loyalty card (contactless) and via an app.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of the leisure centre, immediately to the left of the leisure centre entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the leisure centre, leading in from the car park.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via a very easy slope or ramp at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 209cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 189cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There is a steep slope on the pedestrian approach to the entrance from Ballydugan Road.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located on the left as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 6m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access to the reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
  • The barriers can also be operated by staff.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access between floors via lift.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Meeting Room

• The room is located on the ground floor, on the left as you enter the leisure centre.
• The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 96cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this room includes: tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables/desks is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm and a television with subtitles.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Announcements are in person.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Gender Inclusive - Transfer Both Sides)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, straight ahead and on the right as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 19m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 239cm (width) x 218cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 83cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 98cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 101cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Wet Side - Shared)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and on the left as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a Changing Places facility, a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are available.
  • The ambulant cubicles have differing rail configurations.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Places (Wet Side Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the far end of the wet side changing area, on the left.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • There is not a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 59m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 396cm (width) x 264cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 284cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 74cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 71cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is 98cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 101cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Wet Side Changing Area)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and on the right as you enter the wet side changing area.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail and a baby changing table.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 219cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 101cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 88cm.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side Changing Area - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right as you enter the wet side changing area.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 36m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 221cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour 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 long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Wet Side Changing Area)

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• Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the communal showers inside the wet side changing area.
  • The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 40m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • There is no door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Pools (Main Pool and Children's Pool)

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• Pool 1 View
  • The main swimming pool and children's pool are accessed through the wet side changing area on the ground floor of the leisure centre. There is step-free level access (via very easy slopes) through open gaps with no doors.
  • This is an indoor pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests and stools.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
  • Alternatively, access into the water is via a ladder.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a wet side chair and a submersible wheelchair.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and on the left as you enter the leisure centre.
• The distance from the leisure centre entrance is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The ground floor, first floor and second floor (0, 1 and 2) can be accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
  • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 88cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 157cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
  • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
  • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs are located ahead and on the right as you enter the leisure centre.
• The ground floor, first floor and second floor (0, 1 and 2) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Dry Side - First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left and straight ahead at the end of the corridor as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 29m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 266cm (width) x 320cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 198cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 101cm and 137cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Dry Side - First Floor)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 14m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access via lift.
  • This is a standard lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male Dry Side Changing Area - First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the standard male dry side changing area on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 21m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour 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 long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Shower with Adaptations (Male Dry Side Changing Area - First Floor)

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• Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located at the rear of the male dry side changing area on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access via lift.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has a lift.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • There is no door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a low colour contrast.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 136cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Sports Hall

• The room is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens towards you.
• The door requires effort to open.
• There is a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The width of the opening is 99cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Squash Court

• The room is located on the first floor, immediately on the left as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is one step into the room.
• There are no handrails for the step.
• The step marking is not clearly visible.
• The height of the step is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the step is 6cm.
• There is a single manual door.
• The door opens away from you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• The door has a low colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Fitness Studio 2

• The room is located on the first floor, diagonally to the left across the atrium as you exit the lift.
• The distance from the lift is 19m.
• The most accessible route to the room has a lift.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double automatic doors, which are push pad activated.
• The height of the push pad is 102cm.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 102cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• There is an additional similar fitness studio, Studio 1, located on the ground floor of the leisure centre.

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Changing Area (Dry Side - Second Floor)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the second floor, to the left as you exit the lift. There is a similar female changing area in the same location.
  • The distance from the lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access via lift.
  • This is a standard lift.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a second, single manual door.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The cubicle does not have vertical grab rails.
  • It has horizontal grab rails on both sides.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are no dropdown rails for the shower.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Male Dry Side Changing Area - Second Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located within the male changing area on the second floor, on the right.
  • The distance from the lift is 42m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a lift.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 272cm (width) x 185cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 135cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Male Dry Side Changing Area - Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear of the standard male dry side changing area on the second floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 52m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has a standard lift.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 181cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Main Gymnasium

• The gym is located on the second floor, to the left and straight ahead as you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 190cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• Doors are held open along circulation routes.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed at specific times.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Vitality Suite - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the second floor, outside the vitality suite.
  • The distance from the lift is 60m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has a lift.
  • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 271cm (width) x 270cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 202cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
  • There is not a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 136cm from the floor.
  • There is a wheel in shower in the changing room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a fixed shower head and a separate adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The grab rail for the shower has a medium colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a medium colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Pools (Vitality Suite)

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• Pool 1 View
  • The vitality suite is located on the second floor and is accessed via a single manual door with an opening width of 96cm.
  • This is an indoor relaxation pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: relaxation beds.
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is not an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The pool has step-free access via hoist only.
  • Alternatively, access into the water is via 8 steps.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a manual hoist, a wet side chair and a submersible wheelchair.
  • The pool is not staffed and does not have a lifeguard.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
  • There is a water jet for the pool.