Disabled Access Guide for Swimming Pool

Services/facilities within the building include a Swimming Pool, a Sauna and Steam room, the Fitness Centre, an Aerobic Studio, Zest Cafe.

The Sports Complex is open 11.00 - 19.00 on Bank Holidays.

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Connolly.

There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

This venue does have its own car park.

Parking is not free for all users.

The car park is on the far side of the College Park Apartments.

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 4m x 3m (13ft 1in x 9ft 10in).

The nearest designated bay is 124m (135yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 134m (146yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side 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.

The dimensions are for the nearest designated space.

The far space is 400 cm x 450 cm.

A members wristband is required to access the car park.

There is also parking avaialble under the College Park Apartments, which has a height restriction of 190 cm.

There are a further 2 designated bays available here if required. There is a standard lift available to exit this area.

There is a Set Down area outside the Sports Complex Front entrance.

There is level access to the service.

The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 78cm (2ft 6in) wide.

The door is kept locked. Visitors need to use the intercom to get reception to unlock.

Then is also an automatic revolving door available to the left of this door as you face it.

This information is for the entrance located opposite Larkfield and Hampstead Apartments.

There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open by revolving.

The door opening is 135cm (4ft 5in) wide.

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 easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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

The ramp or slope is located In the foyer of the Sports Complex.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

This ramp lead from the Campus Side entrance to the reception and entrances to the Sports Centre and Swimming Pool.

There is level access to these from the Sport Complex Front Entrance.

The reception desk is 28m (30yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side Entrance.

There is not 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 portable loop.

This information is for the entrance located off the main complex. corridor, opposite Reception.

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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in the Fitness Suites.

The lighting levels are varied.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

The photograph shows the Aerobic Studio, located on the 1st floor, next to the Fitness Centre.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located opposite the Swimming Pool Side entrance.

The standard changing room is 9m (29ft 6in) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.

The standard changing room is 16m (17yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Swimming Pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

This changing room contains lockers set aside for wheelchair users.

Standard level access shower facilities are not available.

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

The shower is accessed by a medium threshold.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located in the corridor leading to the lift and stairs.

The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.

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

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

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the changing rooms.

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

The showers contain a larger cubicle with a door which opens outwards.

There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

Location of and access to accessible toilets

Features and dimensions of accessible toilets

Position of fixtures in accessible toilets

Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets

The details here are for the adapted toilet in the male changing room.

There is a similar cubicle in the female changing room.

Accessible shower facilities are available.

The showers are located in the adapted toilets.

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.

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 15m (16yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

Access to Standard Unisex Toilets

The unisex toilet is located into family changing room.

The unisex toilets are 9m (29ft 6in) from the Swimming Pool Side entire.

Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.

Lighting levels are medium.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located in the family changing room.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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

The toilets contain cubicles with doors that open outwards.

There is level access from the changing area to the 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.

There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is located at the far end of the corridor, by the stairsa.

The lift is a platform lift.

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

The lift is 25m (27yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.

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

There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.

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.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located on the 1st floor.

The fitness suite is 28m (30yd) from the Swimming Pool Side entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

This is by lift.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes Wheelchair Treadmill, Free Weights, Cable Machine.

A portable hearing loop is available for induction.

Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.

There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

Some treadmills are accessed by a medium step.

The following information is for the cafe.

Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.

Food or drinks can be brought to the table.

Some tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 10m (11yd) from the Sports Complex Campus Side Entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 68cm (2ft 2in).

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 80cm (2ft 7in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Menus are available on the wall only.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are not available in large print.

Picture menus are not available.

Menus are clearly written.

Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.

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.

The photographs shows the link between the 1st floors of the Sport Centre and Swimming Pool sides.

This is via a bridge with a moderate ramp, 146 cm wide, and 6 deep steps with handrails both sides. The stairs are overcome by a platform lift 82 x 122 cm wide.

The photograph shows the set down point located outside the Sports Complex Front Entrance.