Disabled Access Guide for Waterlooville Leisure Centre

Services/facilities within the building include a swimming pool, sauna, steam room, sunbeds, a gym, exercise studio and the Physiotherapy & Sports Injury Clinic.

The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.

This venue is situated in Waterlooville.

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

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Bedhampton.

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

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 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.1m x 5.05m (10ft 2in x 16ft 6in).

The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.

The furthest designated bay is 28m (30yd) 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 dropped kerbs.

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 a designated drop off point.

The drop off point is located outside the main entrance.

There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.

There is not tactile paving on the dropped kerb.

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 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

There is a second set of doors.

The doors open automatically.

The doors are double width.

The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.

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 122cm (4ft ).

There are steps to access this area/service.

The steps are located in front of the entrance.

There are 7 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 overcome the steps.

The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) 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 medium.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a portable loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

There is level access to the service.

This venue does play background music.

Music is played in some parts of the venue.

The lighting levels are medium.

Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

The following information is for the cafe.

Once inside, there is level access to the service.

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

All tables are permanently fixed.

All chairs are permanently fixed.

No chairs have armrests.

The nearest table is 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in) cm.

The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 69cm (2ft 3in) cm.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.

The standard changing room is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 24m (26yd) from the reception desk.

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

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing area.

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

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the venue.

The standard changing room is 31m (34yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 25m (27yd) from the reception desk.

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

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the facility.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing area.

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

At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the facility.

Access to fitness suite

The fitness suite is located at the rear of the venue.

The fitness suite is 34m (37yd) from the main entrance.

There is level access to the fitness suite.

There are doors into the waiting room / area.

The main doors open away from you (push).

The doors are double width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 144cm (4ft 8in) wide.

Fitness Suite (General)

Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.

Training provided is by the company.

Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes upper and lower body machines.

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.

At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the facility.

There is not a Changing Places facility available.

There are adapted changing rooms available.

The adapted changing rooms are located within the changing area.

The adapted changing room is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.

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

The adapted changing room is 12m (13yd) from the swimming pool.

The dimensions of the adapted changing room are 250cm x 150cm (8ft 2in x 4ft 11in).

There is a wheel in shower.

There are handrails.

Other facilities available are an adapted toilet.

There is level access to the adapted changing rooms.

Additional similar facilities are located within the dry side changing facilities.

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located in the reception foyer.

The standard changing room is 10m (11yd) from the main entrance.

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

The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing area.

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

There are standard changing rooms available.

The standard changing rooms are located in the reception foyer.

The standard changing room is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.

The standard changing room is 14m (15yd) from the reception desk.

The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the swimming pool.

There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

Standard level access shower facilities are available.

The showers are located within the changing area.

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

At the time of research, it was not possible to photograph the facility.

There is not level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.

There is not a ramped entrance into the water.

There is 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.

At the time of research it was not possible to photograph the facility.

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

The ramp or slope is located within the changing areas.

The ramp or slope is moderate.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

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

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

The female toilets are located towards the rear of the venue.

The female toilets are 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

The male toilets are located towards the rear of the venue.

The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.

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

Lighting levels are medium.

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.

This service can be requested.

Staff are Text Relay aware.