Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool and gym.
Opening Times
- Monday 07:00 - 21:30.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 21:30.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 21:30.
- Thursday 07:00 - 21:30.
- Friday 07:00 - 21:30.
- Saturday 09:00 - 17:00.
- Sunday 09:00 - 17:00.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
- This venue is situated in Stradbroke.
- The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Diss.
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.
- The car park is at the front and to the side.
- There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 450cm (8ft 2in x 14ft 9in).
- The nearest designated bay is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 40m (44yd) 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.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- 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.
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 door opening is 92cm (3ft 0in) 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 door opening is 92cm (3ft 0in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left of the entrance.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 bright.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
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 a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- The hoist is manual.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 4 steps.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
Changing Places (Wet Side)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located behind the reception.
- The facility is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- 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 240cm x 250cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is fixed.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The facility hoist is mobile.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 140cm (4ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on the left.
- The type of wash basin is fixed.
- 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.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has not got a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Fitness Suite (Gym)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the rear of the venue.
- The fitness suite is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 90cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Pool Side)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the right of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Gym)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the gym.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the left of the venue.
- There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Toilet with Adaptations
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the venue.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 140cm (5ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
- There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a lateral transfer space.
- 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).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 not a mirror.
- 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 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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- There is a medium colour contrast between the external door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
- There is a medium colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- There is a low colour contrast between the walls and floor.
- The lighting levels are good.
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 Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located in the female changing rooms.
- The female toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located in the male changing rooms.
- The male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in all standard changing rooms.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents are available in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
- An assistance dog toilet area can be provided onsite.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
Changing Places
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located to the left of reception.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility 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.
- A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet .
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 94cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 104cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The toilet seat is 53cm from the floor.
- The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 173cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the toilet.
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Shower Details
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- The shower has an adjustable shower head which can be detached, a shower seat and a wall-mounted grab rail.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin, a soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser and a hand dryer available.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- The facility has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
- Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a privacy screen.