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Disabled Access Guide for Swim Torquay Ltd
Plainmoor Swimming Pool
Marnham Road
Plainmoor
Torquay
TQ1 3QP
Tel: 01803 323400
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Location
The venue is situated within 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.
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 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 5m (11ft 9in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the .
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 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 car park is 10m from the venue's entrance.
Outside Access
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 71cm (2ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
Level Change (Outside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located Outside the main entrance..
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 185cm (6ft ).
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are bright.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
There are not steps into the swimming pool.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
The ladder does not have handrails.
There is a portable chair lift available
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located to the right as you pass reception.
The adapted changing room is 12m (13yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 10m (11yd) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 2m (6ft 6in) from the swimming pool.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 220cm x 270cm (7ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
Other facilities available are adapted toilet.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located within the adapted changing room.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 12m (13yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 220cm x 270cm (7ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
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 left.
The lateral transfer space is 200cm (6ft 6in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is not 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 available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 122cm (4ft ) high.
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 poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
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 rooms to the right hand side.
The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the changing rooms to the right hand side.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
