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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include swimming pools, a fitness suite, studios, sports halls, 3g football pitch and a multi-use games area suitable for various sporting activities.

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• Comments View
  • Qualified gym instructors are present at all times to help, support and answer any queries.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Location

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

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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 off Church Bank.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
  • There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The road is generally quiet.
  • 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 near the path to the entrance.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • There is tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played depending on functions and events taking place.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Wet Side and Dry Side Changing Rooms)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located at the rear of the corridor.
• The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the corridor.
• There is not 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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  • There are low level lockers available.
  • There are baby changing facilities available in the family changing cubicles.
  • The height of the baby changing table once extended is 90cm.
  • There are benches in the changing cubicles.

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Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side - Transfer Both Sides)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located at the rear of the wet side changing room.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a locking handle.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
• The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
• The lateral transfer space is 278cm (9ft 1in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are not available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is free standing.
• The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
• The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• 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 45cm (1ft 6in).

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  • The shower also has dropdown rails.
  • There are low level lockers available in the standard changing room.
  • There is separate door which leads directly to the poolside area.

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Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

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

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  • There is stepped access into the children's pool.
  • There are 8 steps into children's pool, with handrails on both sides (photographs 5 and 6).
  • The hoist can be used for both the main and children's pool.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the ground floor.
• There is not 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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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the ground floor corridor.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from a member of staff.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 250cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an accessible shower within the toilet.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the seat.
  • There is a horizonal and vertical rail available to the right of the seat.
  • The height of the flip down seat is 42cm.
  • Privacy curtains are available.

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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 next to the lift.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets available in the wet side changing room.

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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 height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just beyond the reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 140cm (3ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 moderate to good.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
  • The fitness suite is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double.
  • The opening is 160cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bikes, free weights and pulley machines.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Additional Info

• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.