Access Guide
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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Comments
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- The venue is part of the GP referral scheme.
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.
Location
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Leamington Spa.
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 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
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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Comments
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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.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- 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.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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).
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Step(s)
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- 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.
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Comments
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- Photograph 10 shows the set of 5 similar steps to the left of the car park.
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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Comments
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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.
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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Comments
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- The main reception hearing loop can be used at these desks.
- This area is beyond the main reception.
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
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- 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.
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
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- The café is closed until further notice.
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.
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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Comments
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- There are two dropdown rails in the shower area.
- There are lockers outside this room within reach for wheelchair users.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Dry Changing - 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 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.
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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 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).
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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 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).
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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.
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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Comments
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- There are standard toilets in the changing rooms, as seen in photographs 7 and 8.
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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Comments
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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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Viewing Corridor - Right Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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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 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.
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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 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).
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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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Viewing Corridor)
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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 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.
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Comments
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- 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.
Other Floors (Unisex Changing Village)
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Steps
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- 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.
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Comments
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- These stairs are located to the left off the central concourse.
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
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- This lift was out of use at the time of survey.
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
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- There is a dropdown rail to the right in the shower area.
- The height of the free standing baby change table is 72cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Unisex Changing Village - Left Transfer)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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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 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).
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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 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 good.
- The lighting levels 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 in this accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 72cm (2ft 4in).
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Comments
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- The baby changing table is free standing.
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
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- 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.
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.
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
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- 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.
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
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- There is a gate leading to the flume entrance.
- The gate is out of use until further notice.
Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Pool Side - 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 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.
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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 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).
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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 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 fair.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Comments
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- There is a similar facility at the entrance to the swimming pool area, to the left as you exit the changing rooms.
Other Floors (Fitness Suite)
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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 deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- The lighting levels are good.
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- These stairs are located to the right off the central concourse.
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.
Fitness Suite (First Floor)
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Access to Fitness Suite
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- 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.
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IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
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- 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.
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Fitness Suite (General)
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- There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
- There is level access to all of the equipment.
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Comments
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- 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.
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
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- There are two dropdown rails in the shower area.
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.