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Disabled Access Guide for Valley Leisure Centre
40 Church Road
Newtownabbey
BT36 7LJ
Tel: 028 9086 1211
Fax: 028 9085 3211
Email: sbartley@newtownabbey.gov.uk
Web: http://www.newtownabbey.gov.uk
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Introduction
Related link Valley Park .
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town.
This venue is situated in Newtonabbey.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Whiteabbey.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
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.
There are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.3m (11ft 9in x 14ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 45m (49yd) 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.
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 98cm (3ft 2in) wide.
This entrance gives access to level 2.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 5 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 is used to bypass the steps.
Reception (Main )
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
Music is played in the fitness suite.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Level Change (Dance Studio, Creche and Children's Play Area)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on level 2.
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 135cm (4ft 5in).
Level Change (Outdoor Football Pitches)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located between the changing rooms and the outdoor pitches.
There are 15+ 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.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2-3.
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 (Main)
The lift is located in the foyer.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1-2-3.
The lift is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 1.05m (4ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
The clear door width is 80cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Restaurant / Bar (Café Desporto)
The following information is for the cafe.
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
All chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 1m (3ft 3in) from the cafe entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in) cm.
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in) cm.
Menus are hand held.
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 hot and cold snacks and light meals.
Reception (Fitness Suite)
The reception desk is 13m (14yd) from the main lift.
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.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on level 3.
The fitness suite is 20m (22yd) from the main lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
Training provided is during inductions.
Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes arm cycle 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.
Swimming Pool
There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
The ladder does not have handrails.
Adapted Changing Room
There is not a Changing Places facility available.
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located on level 1 in the wet side changing room.
The adapted changing room is 45m (49yd) from the main lift.
The adapted changing room is 50m (55yd) from the reception desk.
The adapted changing room is 15m (16yd) from the swimming pool.
The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 280cm x 300cm (9ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
There is a wheel in shower.
There are handrails.
There is a changing table.
There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.
Adapted Toilet (Adapted Changing Room)
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 45m (49yd) from the main lift.
The adapted toilet is located in the adapted changing room on level 1.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
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 96cm (3ft 1in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 280cm x 300cm (9ft 2in x 9ft 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 a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located on levels 1 and 3.
There are handrails.
There is a shower chair.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet (Foyer)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
There is no additional signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in a cubicle in the standard male toilet in the foyer.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is not a unisex toilet.
There is an identical cubicle in the female 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 130cm x 135cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 5in).
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 70cm (2ft 3in).
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 not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are not available.
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 47cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 cannot 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 poor.
The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Adapted Toilet (Fitness Suite)
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 Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main lift.
The adapted toilet is located on level 3 in the fitness suite.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
This is by lift.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 205cm x 380cm (6ft 8in x 12ft 5in).
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 100cm (3ft 3in).
There is not 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 not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
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 poor.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Changing Room (Wet Side)
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located on level 1.
The standard changing room is 35m (38yd) from the main lift.
The standard changing room is 40m (44yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 5m (16ft 4in) from the swimming pool.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located in the wet side 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.
Additional dry side changing rooms, with level access, are available on levels 1 and 3.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in all standard changing rooms.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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 foyer.
The female and male toilets are 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Additional standard toilets are available throughout the building.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
There is a soft play area for children.
