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Disabled Access Guide for Colmers Community Leisure Centre - Fitness Centre
Bristol Road South
Longbridge
Birmingham
B45 9NY
Tel: 0121 675 8146
Fax: 0121 675 8149
Email: colmers_clc@birmingham.gov.uk
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include an extensive range of health & fitness classes and a pulse point gym.
Services/facilities within the grounds include disability cricket on Saturdays 13:00-14:00.
All other activities/ facilities are available depending on suitability.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 17:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 09:30 - 19:30 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Longbridge.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Longbridge.
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 front 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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.9m (11ft 5in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (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 single width.
The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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 gym.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.
The fitness suite is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper body resistance equipment & chest press.
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.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the centre of the venue.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception desk.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 330cm x 300cm (10ft 9in x 9ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
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 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There ia a fixed seat.
The height of the seat is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.
The standard changing room is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the fitness suite.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located at the rear of the venue.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 at the rear of the venue.
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.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
