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Disabled Access Guide for Frankley Community Leisure Centre

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Address:
New Street
Frankley
Birmingham
B45 0EU

Tel: 0121 464 9903
Fax: 0121 464 8706

Email: frankley.library@birmingham.gov.uk

Web: http://www.frankleycommunity.org.uk

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Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday09:00 - 21:00
Tuesday09:00 - 21:00
Wednesday09:00 - 21:00
Thursday09:00 - 21:00
Friday09:00 - 21:00
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the village.

This venue is situated in Rubery.

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

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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 1.9m x 4m (6ft 2in x 13ft 1in).

The nearest designated bay is 29m (32yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 33m (36yd) 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.

There is 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.

There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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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 137cm (4ft 5in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 137cm (4ft 5in) wide.

Reception

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The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

Lighting levels are bright.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Fitness Suite

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Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.

The fitness suite is 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

There are doors into the waiting room / area.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

Fitness Suite (General)

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

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There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.

There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.

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 at the centre of the venue.

There is level access to the accessible toilet.

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

This is not a unisex toilet.

This is a male only toilet.

A key is not required for the accessible toilet.

The door opens outwards.

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 160cm x 315cm (5ft 2in x 10ft 4in).

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 72cm (2ft 4in).

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 a functional emergency alarm available.

It is a push button style of alarm.

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 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 45cm (1ft 5in).

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 110cm (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 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.

There is a female adapted toilet available.

Standard Toilet

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are not available.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

Additional Information

Staff do not receive disability awareness / equality training.

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

Staff are Text Relay aware.