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Disabled Access Guide for Body Sense

Address:
Imperial Hotel
Parkhill Road
Torquay
TQ1 2DG

Tel: 01803 212151
Fax: 01803 294301

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Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.

Outside Access

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 123cm (4ft ) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open towards you (pull).

Level Change (Outside Access)

There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

There are steps to access this area/service.

There are 1 steps to the area/service.

The lighting levels at the steps are bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do not have handrails.

Reception

The reception desk is 7m (22ft 11in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.

The lighting levels are bright.

There is one raised area to the gym area which is accessed via 2 medium steps.

The terrace is accessed via 4 deep steps with handrails on the right hand side. The swimming pool area is accessed via 4 medium steps with handrails on both sides.

Other Floors

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - terrace/ pool area.

There are 8 steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located within the ladies changing area.

The female toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located within the gents changing area.

The male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Swimming Pool

There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is not a wet side chair available.

There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.

There are steps into the swimming pool.

There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.

There are 4 steps.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

The ladder does not have handrails.

Adapted Changing Room

There are not adapted changing rooms available.

Additional Information

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.