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Clements Hall Leisure Centre
Clements Hall Way
Hawkwell
Hockley
Essex
SS5 4LN
Tel: 01702 207777
Fax: 01702 205307
Web: http://www.clementshall.co.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 17:30 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
Opening times vary at the weekend.
Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a creche, cafe, sports shop, badminton, squash, sunbeds, beauty salon and table tennis tables.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Hawkwell.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Hockley.
There is not 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 front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 6m (16ft 4in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is block paving.
There is not a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Clements Hall Way - Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the venue.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the main area.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Restaurant / Bar (Squires Cafe)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Food is available from the bar.
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 ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 5m (16ft 4in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 43cm (1ft 4in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
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 snacks.
Adapted Toilet (Foyer)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the foyer.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 160cm x 190cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
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 adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet (Foyer)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the foyer.
The female and male toilets are 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the standard female toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 73cm (2ft 4in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Adapted Changing Room (Wet Side)
There is not a Changing Places facility available.
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
The adapted changing room is 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 43m (47yd) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the swimming pool.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 180cm x 180cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 10in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
Other facilities available are adapted toilet.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Adapted Shower (Wet Side)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet (Wet Side)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 47m (51yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the wet side changing rooms at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 180cm (5ft 10in x 5ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 80cm (2ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
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.
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 adapted 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 fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
The standard changing room is 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 43m (47yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the swimming pool.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower (Wet Side)
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet (Wet Side)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 48m (52yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Swimming Pool
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is hydraulic.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
The steps do not have handrails.
There are 4 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
No Level Access (Main Hall)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the main hall.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The photographs show the route to and the main hall.
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 building.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 68m (74yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.9m x 1.4m (2ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
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 have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is level access to all of the equipment.
The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor, which is accessible via the lift.
No Level Access (Fitness Suite )
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the corridor leading to the gym.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 140cm (4ft 7in).
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
There is an additional adapted changing room located just beyond reception to the right.
This includes an adapted toilet and shower in each of the standard male and female changing rooms.
