Access Guide
Introduction
- Opening times vary, please check the venues website for further information.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
- This venue is situated in Ipswich.
- 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 Ipswich.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is Fore Street Baths Pay & Display Car Park.
- The car park is located on Star Lane.
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On Street Blue Badge Parking
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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On Street Standard Parking
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- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
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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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- The car park has two Blue Badge bays next to the pools accessible entrance 360cm x 425cm.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Fore Street .
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 132cm (4ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open both ways.
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 148cm (4ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located directly in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the public car park.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located on the right as you face the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
- The ramp has handrails on both sides.
Reception
- The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Lighting levels are varied.
Swimming Pool
- There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
- There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
- There is a wet side chair available.
- There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There are 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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Comments
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- Changing facilities are poolside cubicles.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located at the pool side.
- The accessible changing room is 13m (14yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible changing room is 1m (3ft 3in) from the pool.
- The accessible changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the reception desk.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 192cm x 348cm (6ft 4in x 11ft 5in).
- The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower, handrails, a changing table and a ceiling tracking hoist.
- There is level access to the changing room.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the adapted changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rails and an alarm cord.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 pictorial, Braille and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
- 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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 222cm x 182cm (7ft 3in x 5ft 12in).
- 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 150cm (4ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not 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 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 the right.
- 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 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 toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 78cm (2ft 7in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- There is a low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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 good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 at the pool side.
- The female and male toilets are 17m (19yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- The photographs show the female and male toilets respectively.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service cannot be requested.