Disabled Access Guide for Havant Leisure Centre

Services/facilities within the building include swimming pools, a sauna, steam room, sunbeds, a gym, exercise studio, squash court, creche, Playcentre, indoor bowls green, a cafe and a function and conference suite.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Havant.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Havant.

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

This venue does not have its own car park.

There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).

The name of the car park is Civic Centre Road East.

On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.

Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are not available.

There is not a designated drop off point.

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

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located either side as you face the entrance.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

The desk has a lowered section.

Lighting levels are medium.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in some parts of the venue.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located towards the rear of the venue.

The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the main sports hall.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located towards the rear of the venue.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located towards the rear of the venue.

There are handrails.

There ia a fixed seat.

The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located towards the rear of the venue.

The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 11m (12yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the main sports hall.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

At the time of research it was not possible to access the facility.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located towards the rear of the venue.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

At the time of research it was not possible to access the facility.

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located towards the rear of the venue.

There are handrails.

There ia a fixed seat.

The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

At the time of research it was not possible to access the facility.

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 away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are light.

The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Training provided is by the company.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper body machines.

A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.

There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the facility.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located towards the rear of the venue.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.

Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.08m x 1.84m (3ft 6in x 6ft ).

The clear door width is 76cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not 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 medium.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

To access the lift, a key is required from reception.

Please note there is a £2.50 deposit when wanting a key to the lift.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is not available.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

There is not a lowered section at the service counter.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

Some chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the second floor lift.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 35cm (1ft 1in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 65cm (2ft 1in) cm.

Menus are wall only.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are not clearly written.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is hot and cold cooked meals and snacks.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.

The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the first floor lift.

The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located on the first floor.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located on the first floor.

The standard changing room is 24m (26yd) from the second floor lift.

The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

At the time of research, it was not possible to access the facility.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located on the first floor.

There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

At the time of research, it was not possible to access the facility.

There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.

There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is 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.

There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

At the time of research, it was not possible to photograph the facility.

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading to the swimming pool.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

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

Location of and access to adapted toilets

Features and dimensions of adapted toilets

Position of fixtures in adapted toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located in the adapted toilet.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 71cm (2ft 3in).

Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located at the rear of the venue.

The female toilets are 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located at the rear of the venue.

The male toilets are 28m (30yd) from the main entrance.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

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.

Plastic cups are available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are available on request.

There is a soft play area for children.