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Overview

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• About View
  • Newry Leisure Centre is an award winning facility offering a swimming pool, splash pool with water slide, a spa, two large sports halls, a gym with fitness studios, squash and handball courts, meeting rooms and children's soft play .
  • 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 Newry.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • The nearest bus station is Newry.
  • 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 automatic doors along circulation routes.
  • The ground floor and floors 1 to 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair and a portable hoist.
  • 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 first aid room.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is 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 8 toilets with adaptations.
  • The toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor, beside the dry side changing area, in the external changing area, and beside the handball court.
    On the first floor they are located next to the pool, in the wet side changing area, and beside the gym entrance.
    On the second floor, they are located next to the viewing gallery.
  • The transfer space varies between toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located within all male and female standard toilets.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, next to the dry side changing area.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the 'external changing area'.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the wet side changing area.
• Changing Places Facilities View
  • Changing Places facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right after reception, along the corridor and on the left.
    On the first floor they are located in the wet side changing area, straight ahead from the entrance, on the left side.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Changing facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor in the dry side changing area and the external changing area. On the first floor changing rooms with adaptations are located in the wet side changing area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the dry side changing area and the external changing area. On the first floor they are located in the wet side changing area.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the ground floor, turning right after reception, along the corridor, on the left side.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Shower facilities with adaptations are located on the ground floor next to the dry side changing area and in the external changing area. On the 1st floor, they are located in the wet side changing area.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor, in the dry side changing area and external changing area. On the first floor, they are located in the wet side changing area.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Cecil Street, directly in front of the centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 24 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 271cm (width) x 438cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 23m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight slopes.
  • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 16 electric vehicle charging points.
  • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 235cm (width) x 484cm (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) and via an app.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located outside the entrance, at the front of the building.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, next to the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 160cm.
• 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 155cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.

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Reception

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• Location View
  • The reception is located to the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
• 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 76cm.
  • The reception has screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.

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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 walkways.
• Circulation View
  • There are automatic doors along circulation routes.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high along circulation routes.
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
  • 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 there being different types of lights in the space.

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Café

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is on the ground floor, immediately ahead at the main entrance before passing through the security barriers.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 230cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
• Order and Payment View
  • This area has a self-service counter.
  • The self-service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located at the rear left of the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
  • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
  • The height of the tray rail is 86cm.
• Service View
  • This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), menu boards, countertop and pictorial.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • 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.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Swimming Pool

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• Pool 1 View
  • To access the pool area, take the lift to the first floor and turn right then immediately left to the entrance doors.
    If using the stairs, the entrance is located immediately ahead at the top.
  • This is an indoor pool with waterslides.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: tiered seating, a seated viewing balcony (with designated spaces for wheelchair users), a seated viewing balcony (with step-free access) and a seated viewing balcony (with step-free access, via lift).
  • Seating is fixed.
  • There is an emergency alarm poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: a submersible wheelchair.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: a jacuzzi, children's pools and poolside showers.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the second floor, to the right from the stairs or lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 196cm.
• The doors have a high colour contrast.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There are no doors to open along circulation routes.
• Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The gym is staffed when open.
• 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, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• Seating available includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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External Changing Area

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• Changing Area View
  • The female and male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located straight head at reception, along the corridor on the left hand side.
  • The distance from reception is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door 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 98cm.
  • 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 98cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, a changing facility with adaptations, toilets, showers and a changing bench.
  • There are no 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 has vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • It has a horizontal grab rail on the left.
  • It has a dropdown rail on the right.
  • 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 a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (External Changing Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located within the external changing area.
  • The distance from the external changing area entrance is is 4m.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • 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
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • 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 268cm (width) x 246cm (depth).
  • There is 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 154cm (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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • 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 74cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm 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 an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (Ground Floor - Dry Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area surveyed is located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security barriers.
  • The distance from reception is 41m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door 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 107cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, 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.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 (Ground Floor - Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security barriers.
  • The distance from reception is 37m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic 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 high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 111cm.
  • The door has a 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
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • 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 268cm (width) x 305cm (depth).
  • There is 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 206cm (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 transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high 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 73cm 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 high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm 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 97cm 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 meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm 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 but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • 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 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 low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Dry Side - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security barriers.
  • The distance from reception is 35m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic door 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 108cm.
  • 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 201cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (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 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 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 low 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 low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm 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 within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Squash Court Area - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located straight ahead at the security barriers, past the squash courts and on the right.
  • The distance from squash courts is 35m.
• 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 107cm.
  • 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 197cm (width) x 215cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (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 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 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 74cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm 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 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 nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm 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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Changing Places (Ground Floor - Dry Side - Left Hand and Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security barriers.
  • 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 reception is 47m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is an automatic 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.
  • A key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 112cm.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 494cm (width) x 285cm (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 183cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 60cm (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 no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high 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.
• 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.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • 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 no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 89cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 139cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Ground Floor - Dry Side)

• The room is located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security barriers.
• The distance from reception is 32m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial 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 towards you.
• The door is easy to open.
• The width of the opening is 108cm.
• The door has a high colour contrast.
• Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
• There is also a wash basin, a paper towel dispenser and an emergency alarm in the room.
• The wash basin has a sensor tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
• The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Lift (Ground Floor at Reception - Pool Access)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left of the security gates.
• The distance from reception is 12m.
• 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 and floors 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 1275kg.
  • 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 112cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 202cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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, an intercom hearing assistance system and a mirror to aid reversing.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Lift (Ground Floor Corridor - Gym Access)

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security barriers.
• The distance from reception is 33m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• There is an automatic door along the most accessible route.

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• Standard Lift View
  • The first floor 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 1275kg.
  • 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 110cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 195cm (width) x 135cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile 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 low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Ground Floor at Reception)

• The stairs are located at reception.
• The ground floor and floors 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Stairs (Ground Floor Corridor)

• The stairs are located on the ground floor corridor, to the right after the security gates.
• The gym can be accessed by these stairs.
• 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 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Changing Area (First Floor - Wet Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The distance from the lift is 11m.
  • 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 are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • The doors have a medium 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.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 76cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The cubicle has a vertical grab rail on the right.
  • It has a horizontal grab rail on the left.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Wet Side - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located straight ahead at the entrance, on the right.
  • The distance from the first floor changing area entrance is is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room 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 room.
  • 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 97cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • 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
  • Washing and toilet facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a toilet with adaptations and a wash basin.
  • 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 269cm (width) x 323cm (depth).
  • There is 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 147cm (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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high 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 74cm 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 can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 132cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets 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 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
  • 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 but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn 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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a low colour contrast.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Gym Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor corridor, next to the gym.
  • The distance from the gym is 6m.
• 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 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 107cm.
  • 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 247cm (width) x 146cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 64cm (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 low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm 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 73cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 89cm 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 but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • 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 105cm and 140cm 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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Changing Places (First Floor - Wet Side - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located straight ahead and to the left from the wet side changing area entrance.
  • 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 wet side changing area entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access via lift.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has a lift.
  • There are no doors to open 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.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 102cm.
  • 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.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 362cm (width) x 320cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the right as you face the toilet.
  • 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 high colour contrast.
  • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown grab rails have a high 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.
• 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 an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • There are no grab rails for the shower.
  • There is a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The dropdown rail for the shower has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
• 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 high colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 109cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 150cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 103cm 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 no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.