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COVID-19 Information (University of Central Lancashire)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include main reception, changing rooms, fitness suite and the meeting room/activity zone.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include grass and artificial pitches, tennis courts, athletics track, cycle track, a training hall, a strength and conditioning room and further changing areas.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Preston.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Preston.
• 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
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 580cm (13ft 1in x 19ft 0in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 43m (47yd) 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 tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are also car parks located by the east and west changing rooms, and the athletics track.

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Outside Access (Central Reception Building Entrance)

• There is a moderate slope in front of the entrance.
• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• The details here are for the entrance on the right hand side as you face the building, nearest the designated bays.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the Central Reception Building entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access (Central Reception Building)

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the meeting room/activity zone, located on the first floor.

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Level Change (Central Reception Building)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in the corridor to the left as you enter.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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• Comments View
  • This corridor leads to changing rooms 2-6.

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Other Floors (Central Reception Building)

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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 do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Central Reception Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the corridor to the right as you enter.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from Central Reception Building entrance.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 92cm x 147cm (3ft 0in x 4ft 10in).
• 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 medium.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 13m (14yd) from the lift.
  • There is level 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 heavy.
  • The opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.
  • A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Accessible Changing Room (Central Reception Building - Room 8)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing rooms are located just inside the corridor to the left as you enter.
• The accessible changing room is 11m (12yd) from the Central Reception Building entrance.
• The accessible changing room is 15m (16yd) from the lift.
• The accessible changing room is 7m (22ft 12in) from the reception desk.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 266cm x 320cm (8ft 9in x 10ft 6in).
• The facilities available in the accessible changing room are a wheel in shower and handrails.
• Other facilities available are an adapted toilet.
• There is level access to the changing room.

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• Comments View
  • There is also an adapted changing room in Room 16, to the right as you enter, 22 metres from the entrance.
  • A number code is required to access the adapted changing rooms, available from reception.
  • There are also adapted changing rooms available in the east and west changing areas.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the adapted 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 54cm (1ft 9in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Accessible Toilet (Central Reception Building)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 11m (12yd) from the Central Reception Building entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located within the adapted changing rooms.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 266cm x 320cm (8ft 9in x 10ft 6in).
  • 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 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • 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 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 48cm (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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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 poor.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The details here are for the toilet in Changing Room 8, to the left as you enter.
  • There is also an adapted toilet in Changing Room 16, to the right as you enter.
  • This has the transfer space on the right (shown in photograph 2).
  • There are also adapted toilets in the east and west changing areas.

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Standard Changing Room (Central Reception Building - Room 10)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located opposite reception.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the Central Reception Building entrance.
• The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the lift.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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• Comments View
  • There are also adapted changing rooms available in the East and West changing areas.

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Standard Shower

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

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Standard Toilet(s) (Central Reception Building)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located within Changing Room 10.
  • Unisex toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the Central Reception Building entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are standard toilets available in all standard changing rooms.
  • There are also standard toilets in the East and West changing areas.

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Level Change (Sports Ground)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.

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• Comments View
  • There are ramps and slopes of varying degrees of gradient leading from the Central Reception Building to the other buildings and facilities.

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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.