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Opening Times

• Monday Closed.
• Tuesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 10:00 - 16:30.
• Friday Closed.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
• This venue is situated in Buxton.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Buxton.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • The Devonshire Spa is located on the basement level of The Dome, on the Buxton Campus.
  • The Devonshire Spa is accessed through its own entrance.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • Campus parking directly outside the spa can be allocated from main reception. Booking are made 48 hours in advance at no cost.
  • Blue Badge holders are guaranteed a space.

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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) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
• The width of the door opening is 123cm (4ft).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 186cm (6ft 1in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 138cm (4ft 6in).

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

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

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  • The Spa has two main areas.
  • To the left of the Spa Reception from the entrance are the changing rooms, toilets and treatment rooms.
  • To the right of the Spa Reception are the Hydrotherapy Pool, Sauna, Steam Room and Relaxation Area.

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Level Change (Nail Bar)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located leading from the reception, treatment rooms and pool to the nail bar.
• The ramp/slope is moderate.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the rear of the spa, leading to tables and chairs.
• There is/are 2 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 medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.

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  • The steps at the top of the ramp leads to a consultation and multi use area.

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Thermal Suite, Aromatherapy, Sauna and Steam Rooms

• The Thermal Suite is located to the right of the reception area as you enter.
• The Thermal Suite contains the hydrotherapy pool, sauna and steam rooms.
• The door to the Thermal Suite is single, opens away from you (push) and is heavy.
• The clear width of the door opening is 82cm.
• There are foot spas, loungers and seats in the relaxation area.
• The lighting in the relaxation area is low.
• The lighting is coloured to create a relaxing mood.
• The sauna has 3 tiers of seating.
• The seating is wooden.
• There are 2 steam rooms.
• The steam rooms have 1 tier of seating.
• The steam rooms are fragranced.
• There is not room for wheelchair user to manouevre in the sauna or steam rooms.
• The doors to the sauna and steam rooms are single, open towards you (pull) and are light.
• The clear width of the door openings are 83cm.
• There is also an aromatherpy room with one tier of seats at 46cm to immediate left as enter.
• The aromatherapy room has a single bench running around the room.
• The aromatherapy room is to the immediately left within the Thermal Suite and has very low lighting.

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Swimming Pool (Hydrotherapy 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 12 steps.
• There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.

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Treatment and Relaxation Rooms

• The treatment rooms are located to the left side of the spa reception as you enter.
• The treatment room area is accessed by a single door, which opens away from you (push) and is heavy.
• The clear width of the door opening it 82cm.
• There are 7 treatment rooms.
• The lighting in the treatment area is low.
• The doors to the treatment rooms open by sliding.
• The clear width of the door opening is 74cm.
• There is an adjustable treatment bed in each treatment room.
• Photographs 5 and 6 show the relaxation room.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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  • The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 22m (24yd 2in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the shared changing room on the left side of the building.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is not a unisex toilet.
  • The changing rooms and toilet are interchangeable depending on client requirements.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 225cm (4ft 12in x 7ft 5in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • 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 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located immediately to the right as you enter the treatment area.
• 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available include; drop down rails on both sides.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard female changing room.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the standard male changing room.
  • The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.
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  • The changing rooms and toilets are interchangeable depending on requirements.

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Standard Changing Room (Shared Changing Rooms)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the far left of the Spa in the treatment area.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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  • There is a similar standard changing room on the opposite side of the treatment area.
  • Both changing rooms can be alternated between male and female as required.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located in the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • The shower is accessed by one deep step.
  • The shower has lever twist controls.
  • The shower head is adjustable and removable.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.