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Disabled Access Guide for Falls Leisure Centre
11 - 17 Falls Road
Belfast
BT12 4PB
Tel: 0289 0500510
Fax: 0289 0311544
Email: falls@belfastcity.gov.uk
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 07:15 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Great Victoria Street Station.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
Outside Access (Falls Road)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
There are adapted changing facilities available for the swimming pool on the ground floor.
The dry side adapted changing facilities are available on the basement level.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are B - G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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 in the reception area.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are B - G - 1.
The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is located on the basement level.
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 locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 210cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are 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.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
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 is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are adapted and standard toilets available on each floor.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the basement level.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the basement level.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
There are adapted and standard toilets available on each floor.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not 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.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located in the community changing area.
The adapted changing room is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 7m (22ft 11in) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
