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Overview

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• About View
  • Facilities available in the venue include: a café, gym, pitch hire, room hire, and kids football camps.
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest step-free train station is Sunderland.
  • The nearest bus station is Sunderland Interchange.
  • The nearest Metro station is Brockley Whins.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located to the right of reception.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right of reception.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located off the main corridor to the right of reception.
  • Standard changing facilities are located off the main corridor to the left and ahead from reception. The gym changing rooms are located to the left before the gym entrance.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
  • There are 12 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 240cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 42m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb at the left front end of the Blue Badge bay parking area.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors.
• The second set of doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 169cm.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead from the main entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has a television, windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is 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: armchairs.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.
• The standard barrier width is 52cm.
  The wide barrier width is 94cm.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• Access throughout may include manual doors.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise which varies depending on the time of day.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Eating and Drinking (Café )

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• Location and Access View
  • The café is located to the left of the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
• Service View
  • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
  • Full table service is not available.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and digital.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located to the right of the café area.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has windows.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Room (Meeting Room 1)

• The room is located to the right of the café area.
• The distance from the main entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door is part of a bi-folding partition which can be pushed back to allow wider access.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and long tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• This meeting room has a bi-folding partition and can be made into one large room.

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Gym (Fitness Suite)

• The gym is located to the left of the main entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is staffed when open.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes cable resistance machines, free weights, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Reception (Fitness Suite)

• The reception is located to the left after the gym entrance.
• The distance from the gym entrance is 2m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 105cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by staff.

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Room (Fitness Studio)

• The room is located to the left of the fitness suite entrance.
• The distance from the main entrance is 47m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 157cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Standard Changing Room (Female)

• The changing room surveyed is located before the gym entrance.
• The distance from the gym entrance is 6m.
• The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access and manual doors.
• There is step-free level access into the changing room.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Facilities in the changing room include: a locker, a toilet, a dry seat for changing, a wash basin and a changing table/bench.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
• Additional features include: a shelf, a mirror, a hand dryer and a full length mirror.
• The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
• The changing room has a sanitary bin and a waste bin.
• There is a fixed height shower head.
• The shower controls are push.
• There is no shower seat.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• The male changing room is similar.

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Changing Room with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The changing room surveyed is located in the main corridor to the left of reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 41m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high 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 wash basin, a wheel-in shower and a toilet.
  • The dimensions of the changing room are 249cm (width) x 289cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet as you look at it.
  • The lateral transfer space is 165cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 79cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The changing room has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • 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 50cm from the floor.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • 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 no emergency alarm for the shower.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer )

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the reception.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is written text and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 193cm (width) x 224cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (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 a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 104cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 81cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 84cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Outdoor Spaces (Playground and Pitches)

• The following is available in this area: a playground with play equipment, a grassed play area and sports pitches.
• Outdoor areas consist of concrete or tarmac, rubber tarmac and artificial grass.
• There are footpaths in some areas.
• The majority of the paths are wide enough for wheelchair users.
• There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
• There are seats situated along the paths for people to rest.
• The access to the pitches is via double gates at pitch side.
  The gates are 210cm wide.

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• Playground View
  • There is a route around the play equipment which is firm and even, and is at least 150cm wide.
  • The play equipment is within easy reach for seated and standing users and users of different heights.
  • The following play experiences are available: swinging, sliding, rocking, climbing, balancing, viewing and social play.