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Heeley Pool and Gym

Broadfield Road, Sheffield, S8 0XQ

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Overview

  • About View
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is an alternative stepped entrance at the front of the building, along Broadfield Road.
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the reception, swimming pool, wet standard changing area and the changing room with adaptations (slight ramp from the accessible entrance).
    • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Getting Help and Assistance View
    • There is seating available.
    • There is no hearing assistance system.
    • Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request).
    • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
    • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
    • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.
    • Staff receive the following training: equality and diversity training.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located within both the dry and wet male and female standard changing areas.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located at the rear of the pool.
    • Standard changing facilities are located within both the dry and wet male and female standard changing areas.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the wet male and female standard changing areas.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptions on the left side of the gym.
    • Standard shower facilities are located within both the dry and wet male and female standard changing areas.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located on the left side of the building, along Bedale Road.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 216cm (width) x 443cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 129cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the accessible entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Access Point (Accessible Entrance)

  • This access point is located on the left side of the building, along Broadfield Road.
  • The access point is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access.
  • There are double manual gates.
  • The gates is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 147cm.
  • The gates have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope as you enter.

Entrance (Accessible)

  • This entrance is located on the left side of the building, along Broadfield Road.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 104cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.
  • This entrance brings you directly into the gym.

Reception

  • The reception is located at the front of the building, through the gym.
  • The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free access via ramp to reception.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
  • The height of the reception desk is 91cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • The reception has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: the reception, swimming pool, wet standard changing area and the changing room with adaptations (slight ramp from the accessible entrance).
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is background noise in some areas of the venue.
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs without armrests and high stools.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Access into the water is via steps.
  • There are 6 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.

Gym

  • The gym is located directly ahead as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the gym.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The gym is staffed at specific times.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
  • Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (Dry Side - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the left side of the gym.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 269cm (width) x 230cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 172cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There are paper towels for drying hands.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 83cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 149cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Shower with Adaptations (Dry Side)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations on the left side of the gym.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.

Changing Area (Dry Side)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located on the left side of the gym.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 85cm.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.

Changing Area (Wet Side)

  • Changing Area View
    • The male and female changing area were surveyed.
    • The changing area is located at the rear of the pool.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 45m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing area has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing area.
    • The width of the door opening is 79cm.
    • Facilities in this area include: toilets, showers, a changing bench, baby change facilities and lockers.
    • There are lockers at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is step-free level access to the toilet facilities.
    • There are no ambulant toilet facilities available.
    • There is a wash basin, a wall mounted soap dispenser and a hand dryer available.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Shower Facilities View
    • There is stepped access to the shower facilities.
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a grab rail for the shower.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Wet Side - All Gender and Accessible)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located at the rear of the pool.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 45m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has a slight ramp or slope, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 94cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a wheel-in shower and a baby change table.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 219cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The changing room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hook is 101cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 72cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 51cm from the floor.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.