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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool and a fitness suite.

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Opening Times (Swimming Pool)

• Monday 07:15 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 07:15 - 17:30.
• Wednesday 07:15 - 17:30.
• Thursday 07:15 - 17:30.
• Friday 07:15 - 17:30.
• Saturday 08:30 - 13:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 12:00.

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• Comments View
  • On Monday's the pool is also open 20:30 - 21:45 for adults only.

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Opening Times (Gym)

• Monday 07:15 - 21:30.
• Tuesday 07:15 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 07:15 - 21:30.
• Thursday 07:15 - 21:30.
• Friday 07:15 - 19:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 15:00.

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Opening Times (Health Suite)

• Monday 07:15 - 21:00.
• Tuesday 07:15 - 21:00.
• Wednesday 07:15 - 21:00.
• Thursday 07:15 - 21:00.
• Friday 07:15 - 19:00.
• Saturday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Sunday 08:30 - 14:30.

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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 North Shields.

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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 in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • At the time of revisit (January 2025), there were 6 temporary Blue Badge bays 500cm wide and 485cm deep, replacing 6 of the permanent bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 240cm x 480cm (7ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 38m (41yd 1ft) 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 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 not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front right of the building.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 185cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 183cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the reception, fitness suite and swimming pool.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are good.

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Entrance (Changing Village - Wet Side)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left from the main entrance.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
• Comments View
  • There is a push pad to exit the door which is 116cm high.

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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 steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 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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• Comments View
  • The hoist is used for both pools.

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Swimming Pool (Small 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 steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 8 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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• Comments View
  • There are 4 steps up and 4 steps down.
  • The hoist is used for both pools.

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Accessible Changing Room (Right Hand Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the rear of the changing village.
• The facility is 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 192cm x 630cm (6ft 4in x 20ft 8in).
• 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 the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 62cm (2ft).
• 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 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can 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 alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
• 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 158cm (5ft 2in).
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a shower chair.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the front left of the building 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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  • There are family changing cubicles with baby change tables and toddler seats in them.
  • There are general changing cubicles with a baby change table in them.
  • The baby change units are 94cm high.
  • The toddler seats are at a height of 84cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Village - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial, written text and ‘Not All Disabilities Are Visible’ signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left hand side of the building, towards the rear of the changing village.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 136cm x 208cm (4ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
  • There is not 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 and waste paper pedal bin 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 not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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 115cm (3ft 9in).
  • 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Foyer)

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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 to the left as you enter, at the front of the foyer.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the ambulant cubicle in the female toilets.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Changing Village)

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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 to the left as you enter the building, at the rear left of the changing village.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.

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Other Floors (Stairs to Spectator Gallery)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and First.
  • 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.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Spectator Gallery.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located ahead as you enter the building, to the rear right of the foyer.
  • The fitness suite is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 65cm (2ft 2in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is GP referral training.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bikes, pulley, adaptable rowing machine and free weights.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • The door is double with one locked leaf.

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Health Suite

• The health suite is located at the rear of the fitness suite.
• There is a manual door which may be difficult to open. The door opens towards you.
• The opening is 83cm wide.
• There is a sauna, steam room and jacuzzi.
• Access to the jacuzzi is via 6 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• There are seats available in the area.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - Dry Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the front right of the fitness suite.
• 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Health Suite - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located at in the health suite corridor, the rear of the fitness suite changing area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 233cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 177cm (5ft 10in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 135cm from the floor.
• 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 the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Accessible Shower (Fitness Suite)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the fitness suite toilet with adaptations.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; a shower chair.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • The shower chair is 42cm high.

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Additional Info

• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.