Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, dive pool, gym, exercise studios and a cafe.
Opening Times (Building)
- Monday 05:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 05:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 05:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 05:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 05:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 06:00 - 21:00.
- Sunday 06:00 - 21:00.
Opening Times (Gym)
- Monday 05:30 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 05:30 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 05:30 - 21:00.
- Thursday 05:30 - 21:00.
- Friday 05:30 - 21:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Sunday 07:00 - 20:00.
Opening Times (Pool)
- Monday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Monday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Tuesday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Wednesday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Thursday 18:30 - 20:00.
- Thursday 07:00 - 16:00.
- Friday 07:00 - 20:00.
- Saturday 13:30 - 19:00.
- Saturday 10:00 - 12:00.
- Sunday 08:30 - 19:00.
Opening Times (Cafe)
- Monday 10:30 - 18:30.
- Tuesday 10:30 - 18:30.
- Wednesday 10:30 - 18:30.
- Thursday 10:30 - 18:30.
- Friday 10:30 - 18:30.
- Saturday 08:30 - 15:30.
- Sunday 09:30 - 16:30.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Sunderland.
- The nearest Metro Station is Stadium of Light.
Parking (Blue Badge Parking)
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located in front of the building.
- 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 362cm x 622cm (11ft 11in x 20ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 42m (45yd 2ft) 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 block paving.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- 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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- Access to the car park is barrier controlled.
Parking (Stadium of Light Blue Car Park (Non Match Days Only))
- 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 is located off Stadium Way.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- 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 dropped kerbs.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
- There is a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
- The road is generally busy.
- 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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- This car park is part of the Stadium of Light and is not available on match days.
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 door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 112cm (3ft 8in).
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Reception
- The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are security barriers to access the centre to the left of the reception desk.
- The width of the standard barriers is 52cm.
- The height of the card scanner is 77cm.
- The width of the wide barrier is 100cm.
- The wide barrier is opened by staff at the reception desk.
- There are security barriers to exit the centre to the rear left of the reception desk.
- The width of the standard barrier is 51cm.
- The height of the card scanner is 77cm.
- The width of the wide barrier is 99cm.
- The wide barrier is operated by push button.
- The height of the button is 96cm.
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 varied.
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Comments
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- The lighting in the spin studio is low and changes colour (shown in photographs 11 and 12).
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the right as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 170cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is online and in-house DDA training.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes hand bikes, upper body machines, and free weights.
- 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 are security barriers to the right as you enter the fitness suite.
- The width of the standard barriers is 52cm.
- The height of the card reader is 77cm.
- The width of the wide barrier is 98cm.
Level Change (Fitness Suite)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the fitness suite.
- There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a lift to access this area/service.
- The lift does bypass the step(s).
Lift (Fitness Suite)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the front left of the fitness suite as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the fitness suite entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 179cm (3ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- 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 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.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right of the reception area as you enter.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The standard height for tables is 75cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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 hydraulic.
- There are steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 7 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
- There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift (Main)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter through the reception security barriers.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- The lift is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 109cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 161cm (5ft 3in x 5ft 3in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- 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 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.
Changing Places (Village Change)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located to the rear of the village change.
- The facility is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 199cm x 249cm (6ft 6in x 8ft 2in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 168cm (5ft 6in).
- 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 right.
- 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 not available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
- The facility has a non-slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is not available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from the floor).
Accessible Shower (Village Change Changing Place)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing place.
- 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 39cm (1ft 3in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and lever twist controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Changing Places (Poolside)
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Location and access
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- The facility is located at the rear of the pool.
- The facility is approximately 101m (110yd 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 need a key for the facility.
- It is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 220cm x 224cm (7ft 3in x 7ft 4in).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 178cm (5ft 10in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on one side only.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 164cm (5ft 5in).
- 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 right.
- 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 the right.
- 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.
Accessible Shower (Poolside Changing Place)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing place.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and lever twist controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Village Change)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the village change.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 238cm x 248cm (7ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- There is 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 171cm (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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are 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 not a mirror.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser 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 poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower (Village Change Accessible Toilet)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and lever twist controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located to the right as you exit the lift, next to group exercise studio 2.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 214cm (4ft 11in x 7ft).
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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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- 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 fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible toilet with right hand transfer on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fitness Suite)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter the fitness suite.
- There is level access to this 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm x 335cm (6ft 6in x 10ft 12in).
- There is 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 118cm (3ft 10in).
- 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 available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- 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 height of the toilet roll holder is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- 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).
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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 medium.
Accessible Shower (Fitness Suite)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
- 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 52cm (1ft 8in).
- Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides, and lever twist controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room (Village Change - Wet Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the right as you enter the security barriers at the reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
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Comments
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- There is level access to the majority of showers.
- Some of the showers are accessed by a medium height step (shown in photograph 8).
- There are group changing rooms available (shown in photograph 9).
- There are family changing cubicles available (shown in photograph 10).
- There are baby change units within the family change cubicles.
- The height of the baby change units are 85cm.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Female)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, to the centre left of the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar male standard changing room in the same location.
Standard Toilet(s) (Village Change)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the rear of the village change.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located to the rear of the village change, between the female and male toilet areas.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 102cm (3ft 4in).
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Comments
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- There are similar standard toilets in the dry side changing rooms (shown in photographs 4 and 5).
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the first floor, to the right and left as you exit the lift.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located on the first floor, within baby change rooms adjacent to the female standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
- This is by lift.
Additional Info
- Documents are not available in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
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Comments
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- Access to Wi-Fi is available.