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Disabled Access Guide for Kingsbury Community Leisure Centre
Kingsbury Road
Erdington
Birmingham
B24 8RE
Tel: 0121 373 1080
Fax: 0121 306 4878
Web: http://www.birmingham.gov.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include netball courts, a fitness centre and martial arts academy.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 17:30 - 20:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Erdington.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Gravelly Hill.
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 3.1m x 4.9m (10ft 2in x 16ft ).
The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 49m (53yd) 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 uneven surfaces.
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 towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) 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 not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.
The fitness suite is 13m (14yd) 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 single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
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.
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 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 17m (18yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 20m (22yd) from the fitness suite.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
The showers are located in the changing room.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the venue.
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 outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 200cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 6in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are not 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 both sides.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
There are 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 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.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 at the rear of the venue.
The female and male toilets are 29m (32yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
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.
