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Disabled Access Guide for Loughside Recreation Centre
Shore Road
Belfast
BT15 4HB
Tel: 0289 0781524
Email: loughside@belfastcity.gov.uk
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 19:30 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.4m x 5m (11ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 35m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
Outside Access (the car park)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located off the foyer.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1.
The lift is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.4m (3ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
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.
The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located next to the male changing room.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 300cm x 420cm (9ft 10in x 13ft 9in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 300cm (9ft 10in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 both sides.
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located off the foyer.
The female toilets are 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located off the foyer.
The male toilets are 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
The photo shows the adapted changing facilities.
