Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the leisure swimming pool, 50m swimming pool, diving pool, cafe, indoor bowls, a sports hall, dry side diving training, Oasis Spa, fitness suite, dance studio, squash courts and a climbing wall.
Location
- The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
- This venue is situated in Plymouth.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Thursday 06:00 - 22:30.
- Friday 06:00 - 22:40.
- Saturday 07:00 - 22:30.
- Sunday 06:00 - 22:00.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 6 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 365cm x 605cm (11ft 12in x 19ft 10in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are an additional 10 Blue Badge bays outside the main entrance 380cm x 480cm.
- The photographs show the main car park and the main entrance parking respectively.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception (Main)
- The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use system.
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 building.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop is fitted in the dance studio.
- There are designated seating areas on the first floor overlooking the sports hall and the swimming pools.
- There is an accessible bowls buggy available to use on the indoors bowls green.
Viewing Gallery-Sports Hall
- Access to the gallery is via lift.
- There is unrestricted views from the gallery.
- Companions can sit beside wheelchair users at one end of the hall only.
Restaurant Bar Internal
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There is also a cafe available on the lower ground floor next to the indoor bowls.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 18m (20yd) from the the rear lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are light.
- The opening is 200cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- A portable hearing loop 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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Comments
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- There is an accessible gate to access fitness suite which is 100cm wide.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes a hand bike, cable machines, free weights and a pulley station.
Level Change (High Ropes)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the first floor leading to the high ropes.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a standard and / or platform lift to access this service.
Lift (High Ropes)
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Level Change (Indoor Bowls)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading down to the indoor bowls green.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Swimming Pool (Leisure Pool)
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
Swimming Pool (50m Pool)
- 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 ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- The 50m pool can be divided into smaller sized pools.
- The floor of the 50m pool can be raised and lowered to allow for competitive disabled swimming.
Lift (50m Pool)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the swimming pool.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The platform lift accesses a small level change.
- The lift is 5m (16ft 5in) from changing room.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 120cm (3ft 6in x 3ft 11in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- This lift gives access to the 50m swimming pool.
- A member of staff raises and lowers the lift.
- There is a similar lift to access the diving pool.
- There is also a hydraulic hoist available to access the pool.
Swimming Pool (Diving Pool)
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- 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 ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
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Comments
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- There is also a platform lift available to access the pool.
Viewing Gallery-Pools
- Access to the gallery is via lift.
- There is unrestricted views from the gallery.
- Companions can sit beside wheelchair users.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting level is bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar set of stairs at the rear of the building that access the lower ground floor.
Lift (Main Lift)
- The lift is located to the right after the reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
- The lift is 8m (26ft 3in) from reception.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 105cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- 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 reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Lift (Rear)
- The lift is located at the rear of the.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-M-1.
- The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 200cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 7in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Toilet with Adaptations (Squash Courts)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is tactile, pictorial and Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 215cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 1in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 47cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar adapted toilet next to pool viewing area.
- There is a similar adapted toilet on the 2nd floor with the lateral transfer space on the right.
- There is a similar adapted toilet next to the main reception with the lateral transfer space on the right.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the lift.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 230cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 7in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There is a similar adapted toilet next to the lift with a lateral transfer space on the left.
Toilet with Adaptations (Indoor Bowls)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 1m (3ft 3in) from the ramp.
- The accessible toilet is located next to the indoor bowls on the lower ground floor.
- There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 245cm x 245cm (8ft 0in x 8ft 0in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
- 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- 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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 grab rails 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.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located in the standard changing room.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 220cm x 240cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 10in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- Other fixtures/facilities available include; a bench.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Toilet with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room- Wet Side)
- There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
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Features and Dimensions
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- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 255cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 4in).
- 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.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer can 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 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 bright.
Accessible Shower (Accessible Changing Room- Wet Side)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the adapted changing room.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Changing Places (Fitness Suite)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 325cm x 370cm (10ft 8in x 12ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 260cm (8ft 6in).
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the left.
- The type of sink is fixed.
- Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
- As you face the sink, rails are available on the left.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- There is an adapted shower in the changing places facility. The flip down seat is 60cm.
Changing Places (Wet Side)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located in the standard changing room.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do not need a key for the facility.
- The dimensions of the facility are 308cm x 370cm (10ft 1in x 12ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 210cm (6ft 11in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- Wall mounted rails are not available.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
- The type of sink is fixed.
- Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
- As you face the sink, rails are available on both sides.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- There is a similar changing place in the dry side changing room.
- This is a mirror image of the one in the wet side changing room.
Accessible Shower (Changing Place - Wet Side)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the Changing Place - Wet Side.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side- Leisure Pool End)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located at the leisure pool end of the changing rooms.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 215cm x 250cm (7ft 1in x 8ft 2in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Shower (Accessible Changing Room - Wet Side-Leisure Pool End)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the accessible changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails.
Standard Changing Room
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located along the corridor.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located throughout the centre.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Some of the toilet cubicles are fitted with grab rails.
Standard Shower (Wet Side)
- There are standard level access shower facilities available.
- The showers are located in the standard changing room.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a 45cm flip down seat available in the wet side standard showers.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
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Comments
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- Specialist indoor-bowling green chairs are available.