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Disabled Access Guide for Sobell Leisure Centre
Hornsey Road
London
N7 7NY
Tel: 020 7609 2166
Fax: 020 7700 3094
Email: Damien.Swan@aquaterra.org
Web: http://www.aquaterra.org/sobell-leisure-centre
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include sports halls, gym, ice rink, exercise studios, squash courts, soft play area, saunas, sunbeds, therapy rooms and a function room.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:15 - 22:30 |
| Tuesday | 07:15 - 22:30 |
| Wednesday | 07:15 - 22:30 |
| Thursday | 07:15 - 22:30 |
| Friday | 07:15 - 22:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 21:30 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the area.
This venue is situated in Holloway.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Finsbury Park.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The nearest underground station is Arsenal.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 6m (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 18m (20yd) 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.
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.
The parking area at the front of the centre is for staff and Blue Badge holders only.
The main visitors car park is located at the rear of the centre.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open both ways.
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 168cm (5ft 6in) wide.
There are two identical entrances into the centre.
Level Change (Main 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 10m (11yd) 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 a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the Gym.
The lighting levels are varied.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located rear of the main foyer, leading to the main hall.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is also a similar ramp leading off the main hall into the corridor containing the changing rooms.
There is an easy ramp leading into Exercise Studio 1 on the first floor, shown in photograph 2.
Level Change (Access to the Ice Rink)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up to the access to the ice rink.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
The ramp has handrails both sides, and also leads up to the adapted toilet.
There is a similar ramp, 148 cm wide, which leads down to the skate hire and seating area.
There is a small threshold leading on to the ice, shown in photograph 2.
Other Floors
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 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 off the main hall, leading to the changing rooms.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 49m (53yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.91m x 1.33m (2ft 11in x 4ft 4in).
The clear door width is 86cm.
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 not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite (The Gym)
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the ground floor, just past reception.
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 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper body machines and free weights.
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 an easy ramp leading to the free weights area.
Accessible Changing Room
There are accessible changing rooms available.
The accessible changing rooms are located on the far left hand side of the ground floor.
The accessible changing room is 59m (64yd) from the main ent.
The accessible changing room is 49m (53yd) from the reception desk.
The accessible changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main hall.
The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 360cm x 340cm (11ft 9in x 11ft 1in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
There is a changing table.
There is a manual hoist.
Other facilities available are an adapted toilet and a functional alarm.
There is not level access to the accessible changing rooms.
The changing table is 89 cm high and 155 cm long.
Accessible Shower
Accessible shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in 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 40cm (1ft 3in).
There is not 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 59m (64yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
There is not 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 a radar key.
The key can be obtained from the reception desk.
The door opens outwards.
The width of the accessible toilet door is 94cm (3ft 1in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 360cm x 340cm (11ft 9in x 11ft 1in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 250cm (8ft 2in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer 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 accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
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 medium.
Level Change (Adapted Changing Room)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located at the entrance to the changing room.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 129cm (4ft 2in).
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on the left hand side of the centre.
The standard changing room is 62m (68yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 52m (57yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the main hall.
There is not 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.
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 in the standard changing rooms.
The female and male toilets are 62m (68yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the standard toilet.
The baby change facilities are located within the toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 92cm (3ft ).
These toilets also contain an adapted cubicle and a lowered sink.
There are also standard male and female toilets to the right as you enter, by the ice rink. These have level access, although there is a moderate step up to the urinals in the male toilets here.
Accessible Toilet (Ice Rink)
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is located next to the access to the ice rink, to the right of the building as you enter.
There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
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 width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 153cm x 157cm (5ft x 5ft 1in).
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 right.
The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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 a functional emergency alarm available.
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 the left.
There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
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 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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
There is a soft play area for children.
