Accessibility

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is pay and display, with the first 3 hours free.
• The car park is located to the left of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There is/are 7 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 340cm x 610cm (11ft 2in x 20ft).
• The nearest Blue Badge bay is 53m (57yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The furthest Blue Badge bay is 77m (84yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is an on-street Blue Badge bay in Pegasus Road.
• The bay is 203cm wide by 600cm in length.

 Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is/are double width.
• The width of the door opening is 180cm.

 Reception

• The desk/counter is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

 Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the fitness suite.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are varied.

 Eating and Drinking (Café)

• The following information is for the café.
• The café is located in the reception area.
• 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 counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard height for tables is 74cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is not available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

 Fitness Suite

• The fitness suite is located in the main corridor.
• The fitness suite is 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is step free access to the fitness suite.
• There are doors into the fitness suite.
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double.
• The doors are heavy.
• The opening is 142cm wide.

• No staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equality Training.
• IFI accredited equipment is available.
• For example: treadmill, upright cycle, recumbent cycle and leg extension.
• 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.

 Accessible Changing Room (Dry Side)

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located in the main corridor.
• The facility is 38m (41yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The door is locked by a lever twist.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 242cm x 253cm (7ft 11in x 8ft 4in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 177cm (5ft 10in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 73cm (2ft 5in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 59cm (1ft 11in).

 Standard Changing Room (Dry Side - Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the left of the main corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is level access to the shower facilities.

 Swimming Pool (Main Pool)

 Accessible Shower (Wet Side Accessible Toilet)

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the wet side accessible toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip-down seat.
• The height of the seat is 53cm (1ft 9in).
• Other facilities available include; a dropdown rail.
• There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.

 Standard Toilet(s) (Wet Side)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located at the rear of the wet side changing village.
• The female and male toilets are approximately 40m (43yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
• Baby change facilities are located within the female and male toilets.
• The height of the baby change table once extended is 91cm (2ft 12in).

 Toilet with Adaptations (Reception)

        Location and Access

• There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• This accessible toilet is located in the reception area.
• There is level access to this accessible toilet.

        Features and Dimensions

• This is a shared toilet.
• A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
• The door opens inwards.
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
• The door is heavy.
• The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 244cm x 184cm (8ft x 6ft).
• There is not sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
• The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm.
• The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
• Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
• There is a/are non-infectious waste and sanitary disposal units.
• There is not a/are not coat hook(s).

        Position of Fixtures

• Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
• As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
• There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
• There is a mirror.
• Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
• There is a hand dryer.
• The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• There is a wash basin.
• The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).

        Colour Contrast and Lighting

• The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
• There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
• The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
• There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
• The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
• The lighting levels are medium.

 Standard Toilet(s) (Reception)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located in the reception area.
• The female and male toilets are approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
• Lighting levels are bright.

Other Floors

• The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1.
• There are 15+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• The steps do have handrails.
• The steps have a handrail on both sides.
• There is a landing.
• The lighting levels are moderate to good.

Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located at the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 52m (56yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.