Disabled Access Guide for Sixmile Leisure Centre

Services/facilities within the building include a fitness suite, swimming pool, function room, cycle studio, steam room and sports hall.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Ballyclare.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Mossley West.

There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.05m x 4.55m (10ft x 14ft 11in).

The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 38m (41yd) from the main entrance.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.

The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.

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.

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 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are single width.

The door opening is 99cm (3ft 2in) wide.

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

The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

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 bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played throughout the venue.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is medium.

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 opposite reception.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 7m (22ft 11in) from the main entrance.

Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.

The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.4m (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).

The clear door width is 78cm.

There are not 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 not 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 have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There is 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.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located next to the wet side changing area.

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

There is level access to the fitness suite.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes an upright cycle and recumbent cycle.

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.

There is a second fitness suite on the first floor.

There is not a Changing Places facility available.

There are adapted changing rooms available.

The adapted changing rooms are located in the wet side changing area.

The adapted changing room is 26m (28yd) from the main entrance.

The adapted changing room is 22m (24yd) from the reception desk.

The adapted changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.

The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 210cm x 260cm (6ft 10in x 8ft 6in).

There is a wheel in shower.

There are handrails.

Other facilities available are a bench.

There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the adapted changing room.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 2in).

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

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located within the wet side changing area.

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

The standard changing room is 12m (13yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 4m (13ft 1in) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

There are alternative standard changing rooms next to the sports hall in the corridor behind reception, and next to the steam room.

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the adapted changing room.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).

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

There is an alternative adapted shower next to the sports hall in the corridor behind reception.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the wet side changing area.

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

There are alternative standard showers located next to the sports hall in the corridor behind reception and next to the steam room.

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

There are alternative adapted toilets located next to the sports hall in the corridor behind reception and in the foyer area.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets

The female and male toilets are located within the wet side changing area.

The female and male toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the adapted changing room.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 99cm (3ft 2in).

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

There are alternative standard toilets located next to the sports hall in the corridor behind reception, in the foyer area and next to the steam room.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

Staff are not Text Relay aware.

Children are welcomed at the venue.