Disabled Access Guide for Westgate Leisure Centre

The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.

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

This venue does have its own car park.

There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 4.8m (11ft 5in x 15ft 8in).

The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main accessible entrance.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

The car park is a council pay and display car park. Leisure centre users get a refund.

There is level access to the service.

The main doors open automatically.

The door opening is 238cm (7ft 9in) wide.

The reception desk is 30m (33yd) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is low.

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.

There is level access to the service.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are low.

The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are medium height.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a lift for public use.

The lift is a standard lift.

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

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

The dimensions of the lift are 1.48m x 1.11m (4ft 10in x 3ft 7in).

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

The lift does have a visual floor indicator.

The lift does not have an audible announcer.

The lighting level in the lift is low.

The lift does have Braille markings.

The lift does have tactile markings.

There are adapted changing rooms available.

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 steps into the swimming pool.

There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.

There are 5 steps.

There is a ladder type entrance into the water.

No tables are permanently fixed.

No chairs are permanently fixed.

The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 65cm (2ft 1in).

There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

Menus are not available in Braille.

Menus are available in large print.

Menus are presented in contrasting colours.

The type of food served here is a modern bar menu.

The restaurant/bar has a split level with 1 step and 1 ramp.

There is also a cafeteria with easy ramped access and 2 steps beside the restaurant/bar.

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

Standard ladies and gents toilets and adapted toilets are also provided on the first floor.

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets

Standard toilets are available.

Access to Standard Female Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Access to Standard Male Toilets

Lighting levels are low.

Baby Change Facilities

Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.

Standard ladies and gents toilets and adapted toilets are also provided on the first floor.

Staff do receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.

Staff are trained to BSL level 1.

Plastic cups are not available.

Plastic cutlery is not available.

Drinking straws are available on request.