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Disabled Access Guide for Pulse8 Gym & Sports Hall
King′s Lynn Campus
Tennyson Avenue
King′s Lynn
Norfolk
PE30 2QW
Tel: 01553 815490
Fax: 01553 815434
Email: pulse8@col-westanglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.cwa.ac.uk/
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include : a fitness studio, sports hall and squash courts.
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in King's Lynn.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is King's Lynn.
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 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.8m (11ft 5in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 37m (40yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 41m (45yd) 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 building.
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.
Outside Access (Student Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 80cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Student Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The photograph shows the fitness studio.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located at the rear of the reception area.
The fitness suite is 10m (11yd) from the reception desk.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
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.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the right as you enter the building.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the reception desk.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 130cm x 190cm (4ft 3in x 6ft 2in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted 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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 can 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 a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
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 adapted 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 bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
The female toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main 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 in the male changing room.
The male toilets are 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room (Female)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the right as you enter the building.
The standard changing room is 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the reception desk.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Changing Room (Male)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located to the right as you enter the building.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the reception desk.
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 rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
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.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
