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Disabled Access Guide for Fox Hollies Fitness Suite
Shirley Road
Acock′s Green
Birmingham
B27 7NS
Tel: 0121 464 4112
Fax: 0121 464 0765
Email: fox.hollies.lc@birmingham.gov.uk
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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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 | 07:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Acocks Green.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Acocks Green.
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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.65m x 4.85m (11ft 11in x 15ft 10in).
The nearest designated bay is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 10m (11yd) 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.
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 both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
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 bright.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.
The fitness suite is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
There is 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 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 upright and recumbent cycles.
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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located inside the fitness suite.
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 not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception desk.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 215cm x 350cm (7ft x 11ft 5in).
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 85cm (2ft 9in).
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 not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 111cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 cannot 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 fair.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) 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 in the standard changing room.
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 on the passage before the reception.
The female and male toilets are 5m (16ft 4in) 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 not located within the venue.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are not Text Relay aware.
