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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite, spinning room, dance studio, spa and cafe.

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Opening Times (Health Club)

• Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 20:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 20:00.

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Opening Times (Day Spa)

• Please contact the venue for details of opening times and access is by appointment only.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Blackpool South.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located on all sides of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
  • There is/are 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 500cm (11ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 22m (24yd 2in) 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • 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.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) both ways.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Turnstiles are located to the left of the reception desk to give access into the main area's of the health club.
  • A wider access gate available is available to the right of the turnstiles.

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Inside Access (Health Club)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in various parts of the building.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Restaurant Bar Internal (Cafe Bar)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Once inside, there is level access to the service.
• Food is available from the bar.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• 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 various hot and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • area was full of people unable to take photo of tables.

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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 not a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter.
  • The fitness suite is 50m (54yd 2ft) 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 single.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 80cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is general.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes removable seats for wheelchair entry.
  • A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Outside Access (Day Spa Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on the right of the main corridor.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in).

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Reception (Day Spa)

• The desk/counter is 1m (3ft 3in) from the Ambience Day Spa entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Day Spa)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite Shelly Woods Studio 2.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 205cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 9in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 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 good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • Additional accessible toilets are located within the female, male and family changing rooms.

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Accessible Shower (Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located next to the changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available are emergency alarm.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 34m (37yd 7in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 12m (13yd 4in) from the swimming pool.
• The standard changing rooms are located next to swimming pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located off the main corridor.
  • The female toilets are 21m (22yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located along the main corridor.
  • The male toilets are 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Further standard toilets are located within the female, male and family changing rooms.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.