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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a gym, a swimming pool, a children's swimming pool, a sports hall, squash courts, and a soft play area.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Newmarket.
  • The nearest bus station is Newmarket.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the spin class studio, studio two, studio three, court one, court two, court three and court four.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground floor and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located at the rear of the leisure centre on the ground floor.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear left of the leisure centre.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located on the ground floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you enter on the ground floor and to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the changing rooms with adaptations, toilets with adaptations, baby and parent rooms and the standard wet side changing area.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located to the right as you enter on the ground floor and on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the leisure centre.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 466cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 13m from the entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 3 hours.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located at the front of the leisure centre.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors.
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 168cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located to the left from the entrance.
• The distance from the entrance is 15m.
• There is step-free level access to the reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 98cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and long tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• There are security barriers which are operated by key card.

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Barriers

• The accessible wide ticket barrier was surveyed.
• The wider ticket barrier opening width is 110cm.
• Assistance is available at the ticket barrier.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the spin class studio, studio two, studio three, court one, court two, court three and court four.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the walls and floor varies between low and high.
• There is background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located at the rear of the leisure centre.
• The distance from the entrance is 35m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground floor and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 91cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the leisure centre.
• The ground floor and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps have some clear markings and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Eating and Drinking (Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located to the left as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is a card scanner to enter the cafe with a height of 77cm.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are handheld and wall-mounted.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• Order and Payment View
  • The payment counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right as you enter the café.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a push button to exit with a height of 130cm.

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Changing Area (Dry Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Dry Side)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the left as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the entrance is 65m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a toilet, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a baby change table.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 234cm (width) x 279cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 215cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 111cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 103cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 82cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear left side of the leisure centre on the ground floor.
  • The distance from the entrance is 49m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 287cm (width) x 185cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 217cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 101cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 71cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
• The following areas have stepped access: some seating.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Seating available around the pool includes: chairs without armrests.
• The seating is fixed.
• There is an emergency alarm at poolside.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
• The ramp has handrails on both sides.
• There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
• The steps have some clear markings.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
• Additional facilities include: a children's pool.

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Gym

• The gym is located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a card reader to enter with a height of 119cm.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open away from you.
• The width of the opening is 166cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the weights area.
• Access throughout may include uneven surfaces.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines and upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed.
• There are tactile markings on some of the treadmills.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is a push button to exit with a height of 123cm.

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Changing Area (Wet Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located to the right as you enter the leisure centre.
  • The distance from the entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin and a soap dispenser available.
  • The wash basin has a push tap.
• Shower Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Wet Side)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located to the left as you enter the wet side changing area.
  • The distance from the entrance is 44m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a chair/stool, a wash basin, a wheel-in shower, a baby change table, a portable hoist and a dry seat for changing with a grab rail/dropdown rail.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 244cm (width) x 398cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 108cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 81cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the wet side changing area.
  • The distance from the entrance is 76m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 246cm (width) x 212cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 104cm and 138cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 80cm.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Wet Side)

• The room surveyed is located to the right as you enter the wet side changing area.
• The distance from the entrance is 53m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 58cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
• There is a coat hook in the room.
• Seating available in the room includes: benches.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.