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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, sports hall, climbing wall and a meeting room.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include artificial pitches.
• Related link Hillbrow and Welkin Campus.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/university-of-brighton/eastbourne-campus/access-guides/hillbrow-and-welkin-campus

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in the Hillbrow Campus.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Eastbourne.
• There is a bus 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
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 500cm x 350cm (16ft 5in x 11ft 6in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 29m (32yd) 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.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 180cm (5ft 11in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is also a 2nd reception desk immediately ahead as you enter the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the desk with a height of 92cm, no lowered section.
  • There is no hearing assistance system and the desk is not permanently staffed.

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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 in the seating area by reception.
• The lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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• Comments View
  • Photograph 1 shows the seating area located next to the reception desk.
  • Photograph 2 shows the main sports hall.

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Fitness Suite (Ground Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter the main dent5rance.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.

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Level Change (Middle Gymnasium)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the sprung floor.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the reception desk, past the stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 18m (20yd) from 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 92cm x 149cm (3ft 0in x 4ft 11in).
• 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • The door leading to the lift on the ground floor is push pad operated.

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Spin Studio-First Floor

• There is a spin studio located on the first floor with a level access via the lift.
• The studio has double heavy manual doors that open away from you with a gap of 165cm.

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Fitness Suite (Overflow-First Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.
  • The fitness suite is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • 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 clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • 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.

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Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located along the corridor next to the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the Sports Hall.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Accessible Shower (Dry Side)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located within the standard changing rooms.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Shower (Dry Side)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Dry Side)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to the outdoor pitches, between the male and female changing rooms.
  • There is level access to the 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 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 192cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 4in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 149cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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.
  • 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Baby Change Facilities
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
  • 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Dry Side)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 27m (30yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located at the far end of the standard changing rooms.
• The accessible changing room is 53m (58yd) from the main entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 22m (24yd) from the Swimming Pool.
• The accessible changing room is 52m (57yd) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 183cm x 282cm (6ft 0in x 9ft 3in).
• Other facilities available are an adapted toilet.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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Accessible Shower (Wet Side)

• 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located at the far end of the pool from the entrance.
• The standard changing room is 43m (47yd) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 42m (46yd) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 27m (30yd) from the Swimming Pool.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Standard Shower (Wet Side)

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located leading from the changing rooms to the Pool.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are also separate male and female shower rooms located nearer the standard changing rooms.

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Accessible Toilet (Wet Side)

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • 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 53m (58yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
  • There is level access to the 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 locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 183cm x 282cm (6ft 0in x 9ft 3in).
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is 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 not a hand dryer.
  • 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 towel dispenser is 140cm (4ft 7in) high.
  • 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 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are also adapted toilets available in the separate male and female shower rooms.
  • The female toilet has the transfer space on the right.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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 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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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show the access to the artificial pitches from the Centre via double, heavy doors, 152cm wide, and a single gate, 115cm wide.