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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include A Fitness Studio, Gym, Cycling Studio, a main Swimming Pool and Training Pool, Sauna and Steam Rooms, an Adventure Zone and Climbing Wall.
  The centre also runs various classes such as Pilates, Yoga, Body Pump and Zumba.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include Five all weather 5-a-side football pitches.

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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 21:30.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 21:30.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 21:30.
• Thursday 06:00 - 21:30.
• Friday 06:00 - 21:30.
• Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 18:00.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Kidderminster.

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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 to the front and side of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 210cm x 458cm (6ft 11in x 15ft).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 34m (37yd 7in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • 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 have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the front of the venue.
  • There is step-free 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 126cm.
  • 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 107cm.

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Outside Access (Pitch Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the venue - pitch side.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 74cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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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).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in most areas except the swimming pools and changing areas.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There are vending machines on the ground floor.
    
  • There is an Evacuation chair on the landing at the top of the stairs.

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Eating and Drinking (Café Ology)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the reception area.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 73cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Children are welcomed in the bar area.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Turnstiles

• There are turnstiles to the right of reception for access to the facilities and the width of the turnstiles are 48cm with a card reader height of 100cm.
  
• The accessible entry has a width of 120cm.

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Fast Track Check-in

• There is a fast track check-in screen for members to use and the height of the card scanner is 103cm with the height of the actual screen at 130cm.

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Climbing Wall

• There is a room with climbing walls.
  The doors are double which open away (push) and may be difficult to open, they have an opening width of 161cm.

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Adventure Zone

• There is a soft play area off the reception foyer and it has a single door that opens away (push) and may be difficult to open, the door has an opening width of 104cm.
  
• Entry is via a key code which can be obtained from Reception and the keypad has a height of 106cm.
  
• There is an exit button at a height of 121cm.
  
• There are also tables and chairs to the side of the soft play area as pictured.

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Sports Hall

• The Sports Hall is located on the ground floor along the rear corridor.
  It can be split into two areas via a dropdown partition; this means there are three entrance doors.
  Each entrance has double doors which may be difficult to open. The door opens towards you (pull) and has a width of 159cm.

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Outdoor Pitches

• There are five all weather 5-a-side football pitches.

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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 is a pool platform lift for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 6 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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  • There is a platform left next to the steps which lowers the wet chair into the pool and the pool hoist is electric.

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Swimming Pool (Training 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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  • The pool hoist is electric.

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Sauna and Steam Rooms

• There are Sauna and Steam Rooms to the side of the main pool.
  
• The door to the Sauna Room is single, opens towards you (pull) and is easy to open, it has an opening width of 86cm.
  
• The door to the Steam Room is single, opens towards (pull), is easy to open and has an opening width of 88cm.
  
• The door to the sauna room is single, opens towards you (pull) and is easy to open with an opening width of 86cm.

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First Aid Room

• This room is located to the side of the main swimming pool.
  
• The door is single with a locked extension leaf, it opens away from you (push) and maybe difficult to open, it has an opening width of 87cm.
  
• The couch is not adjustable and has a height of 77cm.

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Changing Places (Changing Village - Wet Side)

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• Location and Access View
  • The facility is located within the standard changing area - wet side.
  • The facility is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The facility is in addition to standard and accessible toilets.
  • The facility is not located close to other managed facilities (e.g. reception or service counter).
  • There is level access to the facility.
  • The facility surveyed is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall .
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • You do need a key for the facility.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from Reception.
  • 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 door opens outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The width of the door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the facility are 396cm x 310cm.
  • The ceiling height is at a minimum of 2.4m.
  • There is a clear 200cm x 180cm manoeuvring space in the facility.
  • The facility has a non-slip floor.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Toilet Details View
  • The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • Dropdown rails are provided.
  • As you face the toilet the dropdown rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • As you face the toilet there are vertical grab rails on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the left of the toilet and wall .
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rails to the right of the toilet and wall.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a push button flush.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm.
  • The toilet has a lid obstructing the back rest/cistern/wall.
  • There is a low colour contrast between the toilet seat and pan.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the toilet.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The facility changing bench is free standing.
  • The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
  • The length of the facility changing bench is 186cm (6ft 1in).
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead.
  • The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • A shower chair is available.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
• Other Facilities View
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The type of wash basin is adjustable.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available at the wash basin.
  • As you face the wash basin, the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the wash basin grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 118cm.
  • Wide tear off paper roll is available.
  • The wide paper roll dispenser is not at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 118cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is at the recommended height of 80cm-100cm.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 97cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a/are sanitary, clinical waste and pedal waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is an emergency alarm for the facility.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is within reach and fully functional.
  • There is not a coat hook.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor Rear Corridor)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located on the ground floor near the sports hall corridor.
• The facility is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.

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  • As at date of survey 15.02.23 this room was being used for storage, unable to survey completely.

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Accessible Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located standard changing area - wet side.
• The facility is 31m (33yd 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 210cm x 217cm (6ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• The lateral transfer space is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• 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 wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).

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  • There is no toilet in this changing room.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side - Unisex)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the rear left 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
  • Within the Changing Village there are female and male group changing rooms which are used for school parties and are locked at other times. Photographs 9-16.

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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located within the Changing Village standard changing area.
• 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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  • This changing room can be accessed from the rear sports hall corridor photographs 6-8; at certain times the inter-connecting door is locked.>br>
  • There is a baby changing table with a height of 90cm
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Standard Changing Room (Changing Village - Wet Side - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located within the Changing Village standard changing area.
• 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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  • This changing room can be accessed from the rear sports hall corridor photographs 7-9; at certain times the inter-connecting door is locked.
    
  • There is a baby changing table with a height of 91cm.

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Standard Shower (Changing Village)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located withing the Changing Village.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Café Side - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in a corridor off the Café seating 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 94cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets Café side.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Changing Village - Wet Side - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 32m (34yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the Village Changing standard 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 outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 220cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 105cm and 140cm 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 96cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 122cm (4ft).
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard female and male changing rooms.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor Rear Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the rear sports hall corridor.
  • 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 121cm (3ft 12in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 194cm x 222cm (6ft 4in x 7ft 3in).
  • 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 107cm and 143cm 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 112cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the ground floor standard toilets - Café side.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Café Side)

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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 a corridor off the Café seating area.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) 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 moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the standard toilets - café side.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Village Changing - Wet Side)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located close to the main pool side.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main pool.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located close to the main pool side.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main pool.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the male toilets are moderate to good.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in male and female standard toilets pool side.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
• Comments View
  • Baby changing table within the male toilets is 92cm.

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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 to the rear of Reception.
• 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 20m (21yd 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 107cm x 138cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 (Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the 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 double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 160cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is in-house.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes treadmills, cross trainers, bikes and hand bikes.
  • 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
  • There is music played in the Gym and a TV with subtitles.

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Studio - First Floor

• The Studio is located on the first floor with a distance of 3m from the lift.
  It has two sets of double doors signed Studio 1 and Studio 2.
  Studio 1 doors open towards you (pull) and may be difficult to open, they have a width of 159cm.
  
• Studio 2 doors open away from you (push) and may be difficult to open, they have a width of 159cm.

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Group Cycling Studio

• The Group Cycling Studio is located on the first floor with a distance of 9m from the lift.
  The doors are single, open away from you (push) and may be difficult to open, they have a width of 89cm.

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Main Swimming Pool Viewing Area

• The pool viewing area is located on the first floor with a distance of 27m from the lift.
  
• There are double doors which open away from you (push) and may be difficult to open, they have an opening width of 158cm.

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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 19m (20yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 202cm x 222cm (6ft 8in x 7ft 3in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• There is not a sink.
• 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
  • There is no toilet in this changing room.

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Standard Changing Room (First Floor - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Gym.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor corridor opposite Studios 1 and 2.
• 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 baby changing table with a height of 94cm.
    
  • There are similar male changing facilities on the first floor.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor corridor opposite Studios 1 and 2.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 232cm (5ft x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and clinical waste 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf has the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • 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 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 107cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in the first floor standard changing area.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 94cm (3ft 1in).

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Additional Info

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