Disabled Access Guide for Tooting Leisure Centre

Services/facilities within the building include a swimming pool, fitness suite, health suite, squash courts, a children's play zone, cafe and a multi sports hall.

The venue is situated within the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Tooting.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Tooting.

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

The nearest underground station is Tooting Broadway.

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.

There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.4m x 4.7m (7ft 10in x 15ft 5in).

The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd) 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.

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 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) 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 moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

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

The width of the ramp or slope is 122cm (4ft ).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 3 steps to the area/service.

The steps are not clearly marked.

The steps are medium.

The steps do have handrails.

The handrails are on both sides.

The ramp bypasses the steps.

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 medium.

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.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

This venue does not play background music.

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 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 in the corridor behind the cafe.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

The lift is 32m (35yd) from the main entrance.

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.02m x 1.7m (3ft 4in x 5ft 6in).

The clear door width is 96cm.

There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.

The lift does not 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 low.

The lift does not have Braille markings.

The lift does not have tactile markings.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

Full table service is available.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 67cm (2ft 2in) cm.

Menus are 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 presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is snacks.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located on the first floor.

The fitness suite is 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

This is by lift.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.

A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.

There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.

There is level access to all of the equipment.

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.

There are standard changing rooms available.

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

The standard changing room is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 41m (45yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

There are additional standard changing rooms in the dry side changing area, in the corridor behind reception.

Baby change facilities are located within the venue.

The baby change facilities are located within the wet side changing rooms.

The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).

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

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 is an additional adapted toilet in the dry side changing rooms.

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 rooms.

The female and male toilets are 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are bright.

There are additional standard toilets in the male and female dry side changing rooms.

Adapted shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the wet side changing rooms.

There is an adjustable shower head.

There are handrails.

There is a flip down seat.

The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 5in).

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

There is an additional adapted shower in the dry side changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the wet side changing rooms.

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

There are additional standard showers in the dry side changing rooms.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents are not available in Braille.

Documents are not available in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.

Plastic cups are not available.

Plastic cutlery is available.

Drinking straws are not available on request.

Children are welcomed at the venue.