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Opening Times

• Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
• Thursday Closed.
• Friday 06:00 - 21:00.
• Saturday 08:00 - 19:00.
• Sunday 08:00 - 19:00.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Birkenhead Central Station.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 in front of the fitness centre.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 310cm x 478cm (10ft 2in x 15ft 8in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 23m (25yd 6in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
  • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the car park.
  • There is step-free 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 158cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 173cm.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are good.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Fitness Suite (Spinning Studio)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 40m (43yd 2ft) from the top of stairs.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 136cm (4ft 6in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Fitness Suite (Ladies Only Gym)

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 34m (37yd 7in) from the top of the stairs.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Comments View
  • There is an additional door that allows access to the ladies gym.
  • The width of the door is 76cm and opens towards you.

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Squash Courts

• There is laminate flooring in the squash courts area.
• There are glass doors that open away from you.
• Doors are easy to open.
• The width of the doorway is 70cm.

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Eating and Drinking (Thrive)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located to the right when entering the venue on the ground floor.
• The bar does serve food.
• 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.
• Some chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 48cm (1ft 7in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 106cm (3ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are hand held and wall.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The café is generally open when the gym is open but may close around 6pm on weekdays and 2pm on weekends but this is variable depending on how busy the café is on the day.

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Counter (Thrive)

• The counter is 12m (13yd 4in) from the ground floor entrance.
• There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The height of the counter is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• There is a lowered section.
• The height of the lowered section of the counter is 83cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are good.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located on the ground and first floor.
  • The fitness suite is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the entrance.
  • There is not step free access to the fitness suite.
  • There are not doors into the fitness suite.
• IFI Accredited Fitness Suite View
  • No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
  • A portable hearing assistance system is not available for induction.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 17m (18yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located at the rear of the venue on the 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 is a manual push door to access the changing rooms.
  • The door width is 78cm and opens away from you.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • There is a male changing room which is located to the right of the female changing room.

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Standard Shower (Female Changing Room)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right when entering the standard changing rooms.
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar facilities in the male changing rooms.

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Accessible Changing Room (Female)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the female changing room.
• There is an identical facility in the male changing room.
• The facility is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the female changing room entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The door is not push pad activated.
• The width of the door is 92cm (3ft).
• The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 210cm x 140cm (6ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• There is not an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• There is not a locker within the accessible changing room.
• There is a changing bench.
• The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
• The facility changing bench height is fixed.
• The length of the bench is 138cm (4ft 6in).
• There is not a wheel in shower.

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Accessible Shower (Female)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right when entering the changing room.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar facilities in the male changing rooms.

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Swimming 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 are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 7 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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Parent and Baby Room

• There is a parent and baby room for public use.
• The parent and baby room is located within the female changing rooms, there is open access to this area.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 12m from the changing room entrance.
• There is step-free access to the parent and baby room.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
• The baby change table is not set against the wall, permanently fixed at 75cm from the floor.
• The baby change table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 84cm (2ft 9in).
• There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room.
• The lighting levels are low to moderate.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground and first.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are Ladies Only Gym and the Spinning Studio.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Female Changing Room - Right Hand 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 8m (8yd 2ft) from the female changing room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the female changing rooms with the standard toilets.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 174cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 9in).
  • 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 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • 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 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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
  • There is a high colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar facilities in the male changing rooms but there is no baby changing facility in the male changing.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Female Changing Room)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilet facilities that were surveyed are located within the female changing room.
  • The female toilet(s) is/are approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the changing room entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the female toilets are moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar facilities in the male changing rooms but there is no baby changing facility in the male changing.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• Home visits / services are not available.