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Disabled Access Guide for Bramcote Leisure Centre
Derby Road
Bramcote
Nottingham
Nottinghamshire
NG9 3GF
Tel: 0115 917 3000
Fax: 0115 917 3020
Email: bramcotelc@broxtowe.gov.uk
Web: http://www.broxtowe.gov.uk/index.aspx?articleid=4656
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a swimming pool, teaching pool, the Vitality Fitness Suite, Studios and a Health Suite with Sauna, Steam Room and Spa.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Bramcote.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Attenborough.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the side of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.5m x 6m (14ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 33m (36yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 42m (46yd) 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 a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is a designated drop off point.
The drop off point is located next to the designated bays.
There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the centre.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 134cm (4ft 4in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
The ramp overcomes the step mentioned, and has a handrail on the left hand side.
Reception
The reception desk is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in all changing rooms and the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the rear of the centre, by the stairs.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.95m x 1.37m (3ft 1in x 4ft 5in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
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 not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located to the left of of the reception desk as you face it.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 198cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 5in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 87cm (2ft 10in).
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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
Mirrors are 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 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
There are also adapted toilets available in the adapted changing rooms.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located to the left of the reception desk as you face it.
The female and male toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
The male toilet contains a large cubicle with grab rails fitted.
Swimming 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 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.
Standard Changing Room (Pool Changing Area)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the 1st floor to the left as you exit the lift.
The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the lift.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the pool.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
This changing area contains separate male and female changing rooms as well as communal changing areas.
Photograph 1 shows one of the team changing cubicles in the communal area.
Photograph 2 shows one of the family changing cubicles in the communal area, which contains a baby change table 110 cm high.
There are also baby change tables available in the male and female changing areas.
Level Change (Pool Changing Area)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance to the changing area.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There is a similar ramp in the communal area leading down to the adapted changing room and changing place.
Standard Shower (Pool Changing Area)
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the communal area.
There are also showers available in the male and female changing areas.
Accessible Changing Room
There are accessible changing rooms available.
The accessible changing rooms are located in the pool communal changing area.
The accessible changing room is 35m (38yd) from the lift.
The accessible changing room is 15m (16yd) from the Pod.
The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 196cm x 264cm (6ft 5in x 8ft 7in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
Other facilities available are an adapted toilet and a functional alarm.
There is not level access to the accessible changing rooms.
The adapted changing rooms are kept locked, the key is available from reception.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted changing rooms and changing place.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 47cm (1ft 6in).
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located in the pool communal changing area.
The facility is 28m (30yd) from the lift.
There is not level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do need a key for the facility.
It is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The dimensions of the facility are 282cm x 325cm (9ft 3in x 10ft 7in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 190cm (6ft 2in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is corner.
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 105cm (3ft 5in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on the right.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are not available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Fitness Suite (Vitality Fitness Suite)
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located along the corridor to the left as you enter.
The fitness suite is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
There is not level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 88cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes arm cycles, multi gym and cable machines.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is not level access to all of the equipment.
Level Change (Vitality Fitness Suite)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the fitness suite.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
There is also a moderate ramp in the middle of the fitness suite.
Standard Changing Room (Fitness Suite Changing)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located directly to the left as you enter.
The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Fitness Suite.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Fitness Suite Changing)
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the Fitness Suite changing rooms.
The showers contain a flip down seat, 54 cm high.
Standard Changing Room (Health Suite Changing)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the right of the reception area.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the saunas.
There is not level access to the standard changing rooms.
These changing rooms also contain a lounge area leading out to the saunas and spa (shown in photograph 2).
Level Change (Health Suite Changing)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance to both changing rooms.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 83cm (2ft 8in).
Standard Shower (Health Suite Changing)
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located next to the saunas.
These showers contain a flip down seat, 52 cm high.
Level Change (Spa)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located leading into the spa pool.
There are 2 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is step free access into the sauna and steam room, shown in photograph 2.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
