Disabled Access Guide for Fitness Suite

Pedestrian access to the campus from Robberhall Way is via steps that can be overcome via a moderate ramp.

The Fitness Suite is located on the 3rd floor of the building.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Motherwell.

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Motherwell.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is free for all users.

The car park is at the back of the venue.

The car park type is open air/surface.

There are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 5.4m (13ft 1in x 17ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 96m (105yd) 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.

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 outside the nursery entrance.

The campus has 2 separate car parks available.

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 182cm (5ft 11in) wide.

The first door is push pad operated.

Revolving doors are also available.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.

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.

There are 4 sets of stairs located throughout the building.

An additional set of stairs are available in the main foyer. These stairs provide access to floors G-1-2-3.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located towards the rear of the building.

The lift is a standard lift.

The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.

The lift is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.45m x 1.4m (4ft 9in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 90cm.

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 have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There are 4 sets of lifts located throughout the building.

An additional lift is located in the main foyer. This lift provides access to floors G-1-2-3.

This information is for the entrance located on the 3rd floor of the building.

There is level access to the service.

Level access is via lift.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 96cm (3ft 1in) wide.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played at varying times throughout the suite.

The lighting levels are bright.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located on the 3rd floor of the main building.

The fitness suite is 11m (12yd) from the lift.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

This is by lift.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes free weights.

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 level access to all of the equipment.

The nearest adapted toilet is located in the main corridor on the 3rd floor of the building.

The nearest standard toilets are located in the main corridor on the 3rd floor of the building.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.

Documents can be requested in an audio format.

Documents can be requested in an electronic format.