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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: an indoor swimming pool, gym and fitness studios.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Bebington.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
  • Another entrance is available behind and to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the squash court viewing gallery.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Levels 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • Additional equipment which can be borrowed or hired includes: pool wheelchairs.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the male and female dry side changing areas.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the wet side changing area and in the gym.
  • The male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the male dry side changing area.
  • The female step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the female dry side changing area.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located in the wet side changing area.
  • Standard changing facilities are located in the wet side changing area and in the male and female dry side changing areas.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the wet side changing area.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located in the gym.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the wet side changing area and in the male and female dry side changing areas.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 225cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 107cm.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 59m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has bollards and a very easy slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.

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Entrance

• This entrance is located ahead at the end of the walkway from the car park.
• The approach to the entrance has a bollard.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 100cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter.
• The distance from the main entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: desks.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• The following areas have stepped access: the squash court viewing gallery.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Changing Area (Dry Side Changing)

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• Changing Area View
  • The male changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the main ground floor corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • There is a similar female facility in the same location.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: changing cubicles, toilets, showers and a changing bench.
  • 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 no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser, a wall mounted towel dispenser 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 an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There is no shower seat.

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Area (Sports Hall)

• Sports Hall.
• The Sports Hall is located on the ground floor along the main corridor.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: a multi-sports facility.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• Seating available in this area includes: benches.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Area (Squash Court)

• The Squash Court is located at the end of the main level 0 corridor.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into this area.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• Facilities available in this area include: a squash court.
• There is step-free level access throughout the area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Studio 2)

• The room is located on the ground floor at the far end of the main corridor.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• 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.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Room (Squash Viewing Gallery)

• The room is located at the end of the level 0 corridor then up a spiral staircase.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is stepped access into the room.
• There are 13 steps with a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The steps are unmarked.
• 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.
• This is a spiral staircase with open risers.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• There is background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located around to the right, past reception.
• The distance from the main entrance is 11m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has doors permanently held open and step-free level access.
• Levels 0, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 91cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a mirror to aid reversing and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located around to the right, past reception.
• Levels 0, 1 and 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are not easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Barriers (Gym)

• The barrier into the gym was surveyed.
• The standard barrier width is 92cm.
• The contactless card reader height is 98cm from the floor.
• Assistance is available at the ticket barrier.

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Gym

• The gym is located on level 2.
• There is step-free level access via lift into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
• The locked door can be opened on request .
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• The doors detailed above are only to access the gym from the stairs.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed, cable resistance machines and arm cycles.
• There is a shallow lip that separates the gym walkways from the equipment areas.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Spiral Staircase to Squash Viewing Gallery)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the far end of the ground floor corridor.
• There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
• Level 0 and the squash viewing gallery can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 13 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• 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.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Changing Area (Wet Side)

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• Changing Area View
  • The shared changing area was surveyed.
  • The changing area is located on the first floor.
  • The distance from lift is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing area has a lift and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in this area include: baby change facilities, showers, lockers, toilets, a Changing Places facility and changing cubicles.
  • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 93cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
  • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
  • There is a hand dryer, a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser 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.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Wet Side Changing)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located within the wet side changing area.
  • The distance from changing area entrance is 18m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has narrow walkways and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • There is written text, Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 57cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower, a changing table/bench and a baby change table.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 217cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 94cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • There is no shower seat.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Pool

• This is an indoor swimming pool.
• There is step-free level access throughout this area.
• Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
• Some flooring is patterned.
• Seating available around the pool includes: benches and chairs without armrests.
• There is 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 ramp.
• The ramp has a handrail on the right going down.
• The pool is staffed at all times.
• The following adaptations are available for disabled people: submersible wheelchair.

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Changing Places (Wet Side Changing - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the first floor, in the wet side changing area.
  • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
  • The distance from the wet side changing area entrance is 22m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 253cm (width) x 401cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 174cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 174cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 46cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 97cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 82cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is not available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side Changing - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the male dry side changing area.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 38m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is a similar female facility in the female dry side changing area.
  • 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 88cm.
  • The door has a sliding bolt 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 168cm (width) x 170cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 110cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is no mirror.
  • The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 170cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Gym - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on level 2, at the far end of the gym.
  • The distance from the gym entrance is 49m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • 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 locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • 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 242cm (width) x 369cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 82cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 159cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Shower with Adaptations (Gym Toilet with Adaptations)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the gym toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • 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.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.