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Guinea Gap Leisure Centre

Riverview Road, Wallasey, Wirral, CH44 6PX

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located along the main venue corridor, in the leisure pool changing area and in the training pool training area.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the unisex pool changing area.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located along the main venue corridor, in the leisure pool changing area and in the training pool training area.
    • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located in the spa area.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located in the unisex pool changing area.
    • Standard changing facilities are located ahead after passing reception, to the right facing reception, at the far side of the training pool and in the spa area.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the unisex pool changing area.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the venue.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 360cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 11m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a very easy slope.
    • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building opposite the car park.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 151cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 118cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left as you enter.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the leisure pool viewing gallery.
  • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Pool (Leisure Pool)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: benches and chairs with armrests.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • There are 2 steps with a handrail on the left going down.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
  • The manual hoist is shared between the training pool and the leisure pool.

Pool (Training Pool)

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • Seating available around the pool includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Some seating is fixed.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder or steps.
  • There are 8 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool is staffed at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: manual hoist.
  • The manual hoist is shared between the training pool and the leisure pool.

Changing Area (Pool - Unisex Wet Side Changing Area)

  • Changing Area View
    • The shared changing area was surveyed.
    • The changing area is located on the right, past the reception area.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 14m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • There are no doors into the changing area.
    • The width of the door opening is 124cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, showers and baby change facilities.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • The ambulant cubicle has a dropdown rail on the left.
    • There is a wash basin and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a push tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Changing Room with Adaptations (within Unisex Wet Side Changing Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located within the unisex wet side changing area.
    • The distance from the unisex wet side changing area entrance is 7m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a chair/stool and a wheel-in shower.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 205cm (width) x 199cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The changing room has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have varying visual contrasts.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Room (Sauna Relaxation Area)

  • The room is located at the far end of the corridor, past reception.
  • The distance from main entrance is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a water dispenser.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are sun loungers/relaxation benches available.

Spa Facilities

  • The spa is located at the far end of the corridor, past reception.
  • Facilities available include; a changing area and a sauna.
  • Sauna View
    • The sauna surveyed is located on the left, at the far end of the spa facilities.
    • The most accessible route to the sauna has step-free level access.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into the sauna.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).

Stairs (to leisure pool viewing area)

  • The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter.
  • The ground floor and leisure pool viewing area can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Main Corridor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the left of reception.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 21m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is no signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm (width) x 172cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 43cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 91cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 140cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.