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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include two swimming pools, pool viewing area, fitness suite, fitness studio, Maltby Neighbourhood Hub, Maltby Library, Rotherham Neighbourhood Services, Rotherham Children and Adult Services, Manor Field Surgery, Weldrake Pharmacy and NHS Services including District Nurses, Chiropody and Physiotherapy.
• Related link Maltby Neighbourhood Hub.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/maltby-neighbourhood-hub
• Related link Maltby Library.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/rotherham/rotherham-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/maltby-library

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Opening Times (Leisure Centre)

• Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:30 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:30 - 20:00.
• Sunday 07:30 - 20:00.

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Location

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

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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 venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 590cm (11ft 6in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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 at the car park entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance - Accessible Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • 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 149cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park and immediately in front of the venue.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from the car park to the entrance.
  • There is/are 4 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 12cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are in the centre.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance - Pedestrian Access)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 95cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading from Braithe Road to the steps.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading from Braithe Road.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 19cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 3 and 4 show the steps to access the venue from High Street.

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Reception (Reception)

• The desk/counter is 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 moderate to good.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
• The hearing assistance system was tested on 31/10/2022.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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• Comments View
  • There are turnstiles and a gate located to the right of reception.
  • The turnstiles require a membership card to open.
  • The turnstiles are 47cm wide.
  • There is a gate to allow access to wheelchair users (photograph 3).
  • The gate is operated from reception, opens automatically towards you and is 148cm wide.
  • Photograph 4 shows the fast track check-in opposite the reception desk.
  • The height to the top of the screen is 140cm.

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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 throughout the venue.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Changing Room (Reception)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the reception area.
• The facility is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 270cm x 218cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 2in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 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 48cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a drop down rail in the shower area.
  • The height of the baby change unit is 92cm.

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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 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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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the main pool.
  • Photograph 2 shows the activity pool.
  • The steps mentioned above are removable and can be put in place to access both swimming pools (photograph 6).
  • The steps are deep with handrails on both sides.
  • The height of both swimming pools are height adjustable depending on the event taking place.

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Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the unisex standard changing room.
• The facility is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 220cm x 284cm (7ft 3in x 9ft 4in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).

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• Comments View
  • The height of the baby change unit is 90cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side - Unisex)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 right of the venue.
• 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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• Comments View
  • There are family changing cubicles available in this area.
  • The family changing cubicles have a baby change unit.
  • The baby change unit is 89cm high.
  • There are female and male standard toilets in this area.
  • The height of the lowered hair drying counter is 76cm (photograph 7).
  • There is an accessible shower located in the standard unisex modesty showers.
  • The accessible shower has an adjustable shower head, dropdown rails to both side and a flip down seat.
  • The seat is 49cm high.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side Group Changing)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) 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 within the unisex standard changing room.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are not available within the changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • This changing room is suitable for larger families.
  • There are four group changing rooms.
  • There are baby change facilities in one male and one female group changing room.
  • There is an adjustable bench with a hook and loop hoist (photographs 3 and 4).
  • The height of the baby change unit is 90cm.
  • There is a play pen available (photograph 6).

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Accessible Shower (Female - Dry Side)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the female dry side changing area standard showers.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; dropdown rails.
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a slight slope leading to the accessible and standard shower area (photograph 4).
  • There is a similar accessible male shower in the male standard dry side changing room.

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Standard Changing Room (Female - Dry Side)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the right hand side of reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via an easy slope / ramp.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar male changing room adjacent.

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Accessible Shower (Female - Dry Side Changing Room)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard female changing room on the first floor.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar accessible male shower in the standard male dry side changing room.

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Other Floors (Leisure Centre)

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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 (Leisure Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located ahead as you enter the leisure centre.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 38m (41yd 1ft) 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 110cm x 128cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 2in).
• 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 good.

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Fitness Suite (First Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 168cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is NVQ level 3 personal trainer and in house training.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes a treadmill, cross trainers, rowing machines, exercise bikes and resistance machines.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • Access to the gym is via swipe card.
  • The height of the swipe card reader is 121cm.

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Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite - female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 19m (20yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor.
• 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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• Comments View
  • There is a similar male changing room adjacent.
  • A swipe card is needed to access the standard female and male gym changing rooms.
  • The height of the swipe card reader is 118cm.
  • There are standard toilets in this area.
  • Photograph 1 shows the hair drying counter outside the standard female and male gym changing rooms.

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Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite - First Floor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the first floor.
• The facility is 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 178cm x 218cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 2in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• 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 72cm (2ft 4in).
• 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 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 48cm (1ft 7in).

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• Comments View
  • The shower has dropdown rails.
  • The height of the baby change is 100cm.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

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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 in the reception area.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 19m (20yd 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 are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available 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 on the grass areas at the rear of the venue.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.