Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include a swimming pool, sports hall, fitness suite, gymnasium, dance studios, squash courts, cafe, sauna, steam room, jacuzzi and a creche.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:30 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:30 - 21:30.
- Saturday 08:00 - 18:00.
- Sunday 06:30 - 22:00.
Location
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Wishaw.
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 at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
- There is/are 4 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 450cm x 500cm (14ft 9in x 16ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 40m (43yd 2ft) 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a small raised threshold in the doorway.
- 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 140cm (4ft 7in).
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 high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
- The hearing assistance system was tested on 23/09/2021.
- The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
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Comments
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- There are 92cm wide automatic security gates beyond reception.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played in the fitness suite and dance studios.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are good.
Fitness Suite
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- The fitness suite is located to the left as you enter.
- The fitness suite is 43m (47yd 1in) 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 door(s) may be difficult to open.
- The opening is 140cm wide.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
- Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes weight training equipment.
- A portable hearing assistance system 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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Level Change (Fitness Suite)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up beyond the fitness suite entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
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Comments
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- There is also a ramp down beyond the single 86cm wide door into the weight lifting gym, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Eating and Drinking
- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the right as you enter.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard height for tables is 70cm.
- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- Takeaway cutlery is available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- Menus are hand held and wall.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
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Comments
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- There are also vending machines available nearby.
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 height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There are further stairs to the rear of the building, as shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 102cm x 135cm (3ft 4in x 4ft 5in).
- 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 does not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not 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 not have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.
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 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.
Level Change (Swimming Pool & Gallery)
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located between the pool and gallery.
- There is/are 3 step(s) to the area/service.
- The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
- The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
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Comments
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- There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides to the jacuzzi, shown in photograph 2.
- There are further steps to rear gallery seating with alternating handrails at either side of the spectator seating, shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Standard Shower (Swimming Pool - Poolside)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located by the poolside.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Changing Room (Swimming Pool - Left Transfer)
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing room is located to the right as you enter.
- The facility is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 320cm x 190cm (10ft 6in x 6ft 3in).
- The toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted rails are available.
- The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 6in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
- There is a changing bench.
- The facility changing bench is free standing.
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The length of the bench is 170cm (5ft 7in).
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are a flip-down seat.
- The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There are wheelchair-friendly lower lockers with a knee recess to the left of the accessible changing room, as shown in photographs 1 and 8.
Standard Changing Room (Swimming Pool)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 48m (52yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the changing village, to the right as you enter.
- There is not 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.
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Comments
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- There are larger, family changing rooms available near the entrance of the changing village.
- The third family changing room at the bottom of the slope offers a 180cm length changing bench.
- There are accessible lockers available nearby.
- There is a mobile hoist available, please ask a member of staff.
- There are various baby change tables in the changing village, family rooms and standard toilets here.
Level Change (Swimming Pool & Changing Village)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you enter, beyond the security gates to the swimming pool areas.
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
Standard Changing Room (Dry Side)
- There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 47m (51yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
- The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the sports hall.
- The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter.
- 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 medium step.
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Comments
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- There are further sports team changing rooms to the rear of the building, as shown in photographs 9 to 12.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located towards the rear of the building, opposite the lift.
- 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 twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is easy to open.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 250cm (4ft 10in x 8ft 2in).
- There is not 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 88cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not 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 disposal units.
- There is not a/are not 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 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 49cm (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 cannot 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 good.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Comments
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- There is a smaller accessible toilet to the left from the lift on the first floor, as shown in photographs 7 to 12.
- The first floor accessible toilet does not offer a dropdown rail.
Standard Toilet(s)
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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 and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the left as you enter.
- The female and male toilets are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
- Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are good.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located within the changing village standard toilets.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the baby change facility.
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Comments
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- There are further standard toilets near the lift on the first floor (photographs 6 to 11), in the changing village (photographs 12-19), in the dry side changing rooms (photographs 20-24) and in the rear changing rooms (photographs 25-28).
Level Change (Outdoor Pitches & Tennis Courts)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right of the building leading to the synthetic pitches.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
Level Change (Athletics Field)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading down to the rear left of the building.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left going up.
- There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
- The step(s) is/are located leading down at the rear of the building.
- There is/are 12 step(s) to the area/service.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- The steps are also used to access spectator seating.
- There is level access to the rear area behind the seating and step-free access to front row seating.
Additional Info
- 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.