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Introduction

• Level access to the Lido is via two lifts.
• There is an external lift located in Hoe Road which gives access to the first floor.
• There is then access to the ground floor, where the swimming pool is located, via an internal lift.

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Location

• The venue is situated within 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 not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Plymouth.

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Opening Hours

• For information about the opening hours please click here.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • The name of the car park is The Hoe.
• On Street Blue Badge Parking View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • On street Blue Badge parking is located on Hoe Road.
• On Street Standard Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Level Change (Hoe Road Lift)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the lift.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Lift (Hoe Road)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Hoe Road.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1 and 2.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 130cm x 140cm (4ft 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 have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Hoe Road lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a small shop in the reception area using the same counter provision.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Lift (Internal)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the right hand side as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The lift is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not 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 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 medium.

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Swimming Pool

• There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is not 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 2 steps.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Accessible Changing Room

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the adapted changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 42cm (1ft 5in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the reception.
  • This accessible toilet is located at the rear of the building, on the approach to the pool.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the counter.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 174cm x 200cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • These toilet facilities are available to the public even when not using the swimming pool, and when the pool is closed.
  • This is seasonal only.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left of reception.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing room.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the standard changing room.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the reception.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • This is by lift.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the standard changing area.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
  • This is by lift.

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Additional Info

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.