Access Guide
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Woodhouse.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 21:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 21:00.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 21:00.
- Thursday 06:00 - 21:00.
- Friday 06:00 - 21:00.
- Saturday 07:00 - 17:30.
- Sunday 07:00 - 17:30.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located in front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 3 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm (3ft 8in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- To the right of the reception desk there are 2 entry turnstiles.
- In-between the 2 turnstiles there is an accessible gate.
- The gate opens away from you automatically.
- The gate is 116cm wide.
- There is a table and two chairs within the reception area.
- The table is 52cm high.
- The chairs have armrests.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played depending on activities taking place.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are varied.
Self Service Cafeteria
- There is level access to a seating area for the self service cafeteria which is located on the ground floor, to the left of the reception area.
- There are tables and chairs.
- The table and chairs are not fixed.
- The tables are all 71cm high.
- The chairs do not have armrests.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair to manoeuvre.
Swimming Pool (Teaching Pool)
- There is not 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 5 steps.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- There is not a ladder type entrance into the water.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the hoist was not in place and could not be photographed.
Swimming Pool (Main Pool)
- There is not 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 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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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the hoist was not in place and could not be photographed.
Level Change (Teaching Pool and Main Pool)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located on the floor leading from the changing rooms to the main pool.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the corridor to the right of reception.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 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 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located on the first floor to the right as you exit the lift.
- The fitness suite is 3m (3yd 10in) 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 away from you (push).
- The doors are double.
- The doors are heavy.
- The opening is 166cm wide.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite has attained IFI level one.
- No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
- IFI accredited equipment is available.
- For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer, leg curl and leg extension.
- 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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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
- Training provided is in house.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes as listed above.
- 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.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main pool.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor at the rear left of the building.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is not level access to the shower facilities.
- The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a moderate slope / ramp.
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Comments
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- There are easy slopes within the changing rooms.
- There is a family changing room within the main changing area which has a baby changing unit.
- The height of the baby changing unit when extended is 92cm.
Accessible Shower (Standard Changing Room Wet Side)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 44cm (1ft 5in).
- Other facilities available include; lockers.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible shower within the standard wet side changing area standard shower cubicle.
Standard Changing Room (Sports Hall Changing Rooms)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor to the right of reception.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Sports Hall Changing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
- 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 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible shower within the standard changing area standard shower cubicle.
Standard Changing Room (Fitness Changing Room)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the fitness suite.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the first floor to the left as you exit the lift.
- There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
- Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Shower (Fitness Changing Room)
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet cubicle.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
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Comments
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- There is a similar accessible shower within the standard changing area, standard shower cubicle.
Accessible Toilet (Wet Side Changing Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the changing room entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located in the changing room.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 244cm (7ft 1in x 8ft).
- 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
- 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 a/are sanitary and waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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 colour 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 moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet (Sports Hall Changing Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the right hand corridor, to the right of the reception desk.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 210cm x 260cm (6ft 11in x 8ft 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 144cm (4ft 9in).
- 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 a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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 wash basin.
- The wash basin can 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 colour 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 moderate to good.
Accessible Toilet (Fitness Changing Room)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor at the rear of the building.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 216cm x 252cm (7ft 1in x 8ft 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 133cm (4ft 4in).
- 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 a/are waste paper pedal bin disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- Mirrors are not 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- 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).
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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 colour 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 moderate to good.
Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side Changing Room)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
- The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the right as you enter.
- The male toilet(s) is/are approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the changing room entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- There are similar standard toilets in all changing areas throughout the venue.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents are not available 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 normally on duty.