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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include fitness suite, health spa, swimming pool, steam room, sauna and jacuzzi.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include hotel, conference suites, restaurant and bar.
• Related link DoubleTree by Hilton.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/north-lanarkshire-council/doubletree-by-hilton
• We don’t always have to provide a PO send it to me and I’ll get it processed, any issues I’ll come back to you.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 21:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 21:00.

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Location

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

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 9 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 490cm x 360cm (16ft 1in x 11ft 10in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 47m (51yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 77m (84yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop off Point. View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
• Comments View
  • The external Living Well fitness club entrance is a further 33m from the car park if not using the internal entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 199cm (6ft 6in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 192cm (6ft 4in).

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Outside Access (Living Well Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a level access internal entrance with 130cm wide double doors from the adjoining hotel.

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Level Change (Living Well Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Living Well entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Living Well entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 140cm (4ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
  • There is level access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is not available.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weight training equipment.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 4 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Level Change (Jacuzzi / Steam Room)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading into the jacuzzi.
• There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the sauna and steam room.
  • There are also various sizes and styles of floats available as swimming pool buoyancy aids.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left as you enter.
• The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Living Well entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 210cm x 260cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 6in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 12in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 44cm (1ft 5in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • There is 70cm clear space to enter the shower between the locker and wall.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the Living Well entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Living Well entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are further standard toilets off the 1st floor fitness suite and in the ground floor spa.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• The assistance dog toilet area is located in the surrounding grounds to the side.