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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Runcorn.

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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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 located at the 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 270cm x 590cm (8ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 22m (24yd 2in) 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 level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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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 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(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors are opened by personnel.
  • Visitors will need to ring the assistance bell.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • There are bollards on the approach to the main entrance that are 90cm wide.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Fitness Suite (Ground Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located immediately beyond the main entrance.
  • The fitness suite is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is in house.
  • 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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Fitness Suite (First Floor)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 160cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is in house.
  • 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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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 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 bright.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are the first floor fitness suite and changing rooms.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the fitness suite entrance on the first floor.
• The standard changing room is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the first floor fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
• 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 2 medium steps.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing room is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the fitness suite entrance on the first floor.
• The standard changing room is 32m (34yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 3m (3yd 10in) from the first floor fitness suite.
• The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.
• There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
• 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 2 medium steps.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the standard changing rooms.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the first floor changing rooms.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 36m (39yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
  • There is not level access to this 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 240cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 10in).
  • 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 150cm (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 a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not 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 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 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 poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 40cm (1ft 4in).
• There is not level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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Level Change (Accessible Toilet and Shower)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located ar the rear of the venue.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available 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.