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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include main swimming pool, leisure pool with flume, sports hall, fitness suite, multi-use fitness studios, clip and climb ,a café and a room for hire.

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  • The venue is part of the GP referral scheme.

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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 - 22:00.
• Saturday 07:00 - 18:00.
• Sunday 07:00 - 18:00.

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Location

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

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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 5 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 67m (73yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 80m (87yd 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right of the Blue Badge bays and on Newbold Terrace East.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 6 shows the drop-off point to the right in the car park.
  • Photograph 7 shows the drop-off point on Newbold Terrace East.
  • This drop-off is directly in front of the steps detailed in the next section.

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Level Change (Pedestrian Access)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located on Newbold Terrace East.
• There is/are 7 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• 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 both sides.

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  • These steps can be avoided by using the pathway to the right of the steps, as shown in photographs 1 and 2.
  • This pathway allows level access to the main entrance.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 148cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in the car park to the right of the Blue Badge bays.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in the car park to the right of the Blue Badge bays.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a second lower handrail.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 10 shows the set of 5 similar steps to the left of the car park.

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Reception (Main 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 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 10/06/2021.
• The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.

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  • There is a turnstile to the right of reception, as seen in photograph 4.
  • The height of the card scan is 75cm.
  • There is a similar turnstile to the left of reception with a gate for people with mobility issues or with pushchairs, as seen in photograph 5.
  • The gate is single, opens away from you automatically and is 103cm wide.
  • This gate is operated by reception.

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Reception (Membership Desks)

• The desk/counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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  • The main reception hearing loop can be used at these desks.
  • This area is beyond the main reception.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in some fitness studios depending on sessions taking place.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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• Comments View
  • Photographs 1, 2 and 3 show the central concourse.
  • Photograph 4 shows the spinning room on the lower ground floor.
  • Photograph 5 shows one of the fitness studios on the lower ground floor.
  • Photograph 6 shows the sports hall on the ground floor.
  • Photograph 7 shows the meeting / party room available for hire on the ground floor.

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Eating and Drinking (Ground Floor - Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the main concourse, to the left of the main reception.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The café is closed until further notice.

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Ground Floor - Clip and Climb

• This area is located off the central concourse, to the left.
• Anyone using this facility must have a briefing in the Clip and Climb briefing room off the viewing corridor at the rear of the central concourse.
• The gate to this area is single, light, opens towards you and is 105cm wide.
• There is a shallow ramp beyond the gate as seen in photograph 8.
• There are various climbing frames to suit all capabilities.

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Accessible Changing Room (Ground Floor - Dry Changing - Left Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the corridor to the right off the main concourse.
• The facility is 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 255cm x 298cm (8ft 4in x 9ft 9in).
• The toilet does 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 186cm (6ft 1in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (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 73cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).

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  • There are two dropdown rails in the shower area.
  • There are lockers outside this room within reach for wheelchair users.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Dry Changing - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 64m (69yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the corridor to the right off the main concourse.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 224cm (5ft 10in x 7ft 4in).
  • 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 110cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 not 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 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 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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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Dry Changing - Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the fitness studio.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the corridor to the right off the main concourse.
• 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.

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  • There are standard toilets in the changing rooms, as seen in photographs 7 and 8.

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Standard Changing Room (Ground Floor - Dry Changing - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 54m (59yd 2in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the fitness studios.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located in the corridor to the right off the main concourse.
• 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.

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  • There are standard toilets in the changing room, as seen in photographs 7, 8 and 9.
  • There is a lowered urinal with hand mounted wall rails an as seen in photograph 8.

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Accessible Toilet (Ground Floor - Viewing Corridor - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the viewing corridor at the rear of the central concourse.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 203cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 8in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is located where it is reachable.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 40cm (1ft 4in).
  • 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).
• 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 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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Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Viewing Corridor)

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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 in the viewing corridor to the rear of the central concourse.
  • The female and male toilets are approximately 42m (45yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle with wall mounted grab rails is available.
  • Lighting levels in the female and male toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an ambulant toilet with horizontal wall mounted handrails on the left in the female and male toilets, as seen in photographs 2 and 5.
  • There is a lowered urinal with wall mounted handrails in the standard male toilet, as seen in photograph 6.

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Other Floors (Unisex Changing Village)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are located to the left off the central concourse.

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Lift (Unisex Changing Village)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left off the central concourse.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG, G.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• The lift is approximately 28m (30yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

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• Comments View
  • This lift was out of use at the time of survey.

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Accessible Changing Room (Lower Ground Floor - Changing Village - Right Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the unisex changing village.
• The facility is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the unisex changing village lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 255cm x 262cm (8ft 4in x 8ft 7in).
• The toilet does 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 right.
• The lateral transfer space is 180cm (5ft 11in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There is a dropdown rail to the right in the shower area.
  • The height of the free standing baby change table is 72cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Unisex Changing Village - Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the unisex changing village lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the unisex changing village.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 230cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 7in).
  • 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 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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).
• 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 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.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located in this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• Comments View
  • The baby changing table is free standing.

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Standard Changing Room (Lower Ground Floor - Unisex Changing Village)

• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the unisex changing village lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the swimming pool areas.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the lower ground floor.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are individual cubicles and parent and baby cubicles with baby change available.
  • The height of the free standing baby change table is 72cm.
  • The height of the flip down baby change is 93cm.
  • Photographs 8 and 9 show the unisex open showers and the individual shower cubicles.
  • There are four group changing rooms, of which two are female and two are male, as seen in photographs 10 and 11.
  • These group changing rooms can be used by larger family groups when not in use by school groups.

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Swimming Pool (Lower Ground Floor - Main Pool)

• There is 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 6 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Swimming Pool (Lower Ground Floor - Leisure Pool)

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• 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 View
  • There is a small baby pool with 3 steps and handrails on both sides, as seen in photographs 5 and 6.
  • Photograph 7 shows the exit from the flume into the pool.
  • Photograph 8 shows the sauna to the right of the leisure pool.

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Level Change (Lower Ground Floor - Leisure Pool - Flume)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located to the left of the leisure pool.
• 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 both sides.
• The width of the ramp/slope is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the top of the slope leading to the plume entrance.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
• 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 not bypass the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There is a gate leading to the flume entrance.
  • The gate is out of use until further notice.

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Accessible Toilet (Lower Ground Floor - Pool Side - Right Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 119m (130yd 5in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you exit the ramp from the changing areas.
  • There is not level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 146cm x 211cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • 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 disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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 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).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar facility at the entrance to the swimming pool area, to the left as you exit the changing rooms.

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Other Floors (Fitness Suite)

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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 deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • These stairs are located to the right off the central concourse.

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Lift (Fitness Suite)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main concourse to the right.
• 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.
• There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on the ground floor.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) 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 111cm x 141cm (3ft 8in x 4ft 8in).
• 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

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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 2m (2yd 7in) from the lift.
  • There is 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 97cm wide.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite has attained IFI level two.
  • A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
  • IFI accredited equipment is available.
  • For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle, upper body ergometer, upper body multi-station and small equipment package.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is available for induction.
  • Staff are trained to use the portable hearing assistance system.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There is a turnstile and gate to enter the fitness suite.
  • The turnstile is 50cm wide.
  • The gate is single, opens away from you and is 101cm wide.
  • The gate is operated by a member of staff.
  • The portable hearing loop from the main reception can be used in the fitness suite if required.

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Accessible Changing Room (Fitness Suite First Floor - Left Transfer)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located to the left as you enter after you enter the fitness suite.
• The facility is 12m (13yd 4in) from the fitness suite lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 235cm x 277cm (7ft 9in x 9ft 1in).
• The toilet does 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 165cm (5ft 5in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is not a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 49cm (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 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).

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• Comments View
  • There are two dropdown rails in the shower area.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is normally on duty.
• Staff are trained to BSL level 1.