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Disabled Access Guide for Shankill Leisure Centre
100 Shankill Road
Belfast
BT13 2BD
Tel: 028 9091 8750
Fax: 0289 0918750
Email: shankill@belfastcity.gov.uk
Web: http://www.belfastcity.gov.uk
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Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Great Victoria Street.
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 3.6m x 4.6m (11ft 9in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 22m (24yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
There are adapted changing facilities available for the swimming pool and the dry side changing areas.
The photo shows the adapted changing room on the dry side changing area.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1 - 2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
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 next to the dry changing areas.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 1 - 2.
The lift is 28m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.2m x 1.6m (3ft 11in x 5ft 2in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
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 18m (20yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located off the reception area.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 240cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft 5in).
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
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.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the changing areas.
The female toilets are 18m (20yd) 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 in the changing areas.
The male toilets are 18m (20yd) 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.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not 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.
The photo shows the adapted changing room.
Accessible Changing Room
There are accessible changing rooms available.
The accessible changing rooms are located on the 1st floor.
The accessible changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.
The photo shows the adapted changing room.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Comments
Opening times for the pool are Monday, Wednesday and Friday 07.15 - 21.15, Tuesday and Thursday 10.00 - 21.15 and Saturday 10.00 - 15.30 & Sunday 10.00 - 15.30.
Opening times for other activities are Monday to Friday 07.15 - 22.00 & Saturday to Sunday 10.00 - 16.00.
