Access Guide
Introduction
- Related link Moor Park Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/blackpool-council/access-guides/moor-park-library
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 08:00 - 17:30.
- Sunday 08:00 - 16:30.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Layton.
- There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front and to the rear of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) 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.
- 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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- Please register your car at reception or the terminal.
- Visitors that do not register their car may face a fine.
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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 129cm (4ft 3in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Rear Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 115cm (3ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Rear Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
Reception
- The desk is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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 quietly in reception and loudly in the fitness suite.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Level Change (Swimming Pool And Wet Side Changing Area)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located to the right as you enter, along the main corridor.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
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Comments
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- The ramp gives access to the swimming pool and wet side changing area.
Restaurant Bar Internal (The Atrium)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- 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.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the highest table is 71cm (2ft 4in).
- 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 snacks and sandwiches.
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 steps into the swimming pool.
- There are 3 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.
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Comments
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- A hydraulic hoist is also available for the swimming pool.
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 medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 140cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not 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 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
- The fitness suite is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
- There is step free access to the fitness suite.
- Level access is by lift.
- There are doors into the fitness suite.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are light.
- The opening is 175cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is not available.
- A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is to some gym staff.
- 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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- Should you require any assistance within the gym, please call in advance to check whether trained staff will be on duty.
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Comments
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- Should you require any assistance within the gym, please call in advance to check whether trained staff will be on duty.
Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located in the changing village.
- The facility is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the swimming pool entrance.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 340cm x 220cm (11ft 2in x 7ft 3in).
- Wall mounted rails are not available.
- The accessible changing room has a ceiling tracking hoist.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 11in).
- There is not a wheel in shower.
Toilet with Adaptations (Wet Side)
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 55m (60yd 5in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along the main corridor.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 220cm (4ft 9in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 80cm (2ft 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 fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are 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.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
- 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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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 visual 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 poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower (Wet Side -Acessible toilet)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located within the accessible toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
- Other facilities available are drop down rails.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side)
- 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located along the main corridor.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 240cm x 350cm (7ft 10in x 11ft 6in).
- 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
- 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 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 115cm (3ft 9in).
- 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).
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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 visual 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 poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the lift.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, opposite the fitness suite.
- There is level access to the 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door weight is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 255cm (6ft 5in x 8ft 4in).
- 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 130cm (4ft 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 in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- It is not a push button style of alarm.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not 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 both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors.
- 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 47cm (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 sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink 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 visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the grab rails 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 poor.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room (Unisex Wet Side)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 45m (49yd 8in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the swimming pool.
- The standard changing rooms are located to the right as you enter.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 21m (22yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located along the main corridor.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 27m (29yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing rooms are located along the main corridor.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (First Floor (Male))
- There are standard changing rooms available.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room is 65m (71yd 3in) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor, opposite fitness suite.
- 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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Comments
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- Similar standard female changing rooms are available next to the standard male changing rooms.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)
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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 in the wet side changing area.
- The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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.
