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St Leonard's Land Swimming Pool

St Leonard's Land, The University of Edinburgh, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is just one entrance into the building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the swimming pool area.
  • There are resting areas by the lobby area.
  • Overhead wayfinding signage is provided throughout the floor.
  • There are no manual doors along the circulation of the floor.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter the swimming pool area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located to the right past the reception .
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right and left past the reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located to the left past the reception.

Access To

  • The entrance into the swimming pool is located on the third floor of St Leonard's Land, straight ahead as you exit the lift.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter St Leonard's Pool lobby.
  • There are double automatic doors which open towards you.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 112cm.
  • The width of the opening is 138cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the right past the swimming pool entrance.
  • The distance from the swimming pool entrance is 8m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • 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: chairs with armrests and armchairs.

Pool

  • This is an indoor swimming pool.
  • There is step-free level access throughout this area.
  • Access throughout this area may include slippery surfaces.
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • There is not an emergency alarm at poolside.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Access into the water is via a ladder.
  • The ramp has handrails on both sides.
  • There are 5 steps with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails do not cover the flight of the steps throughout its length.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The pool has a lifeguard on duty at all times.
  • The following adaptations are available for disabled people: hydraulic hoist.
  • Additional facilities include: poolside showers.
  • The width of the opening into the swimming pool-side area is 163cm.

Standard Changing Room (Male Changing)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right beyond the reception.
  • The distance from the reception is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The width of the door opening is 97cm.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a baby change table, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • Additional features include: a mirror, coat hooks and a shelf.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Standard Changing Room (Female Changing)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right beyond the reception.
  • The distance from reception is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a baby change table, a locker and a dry seat for changing.
  • Additional features include: a mirror and coat hooks.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The width between the dry seat bench and the shelf is 74cm.

Standard Changing Room (Private Changing Cubicles)

  • The changing room surveyed is located along the main corridor, to the left.
  • The distance from the reception is 12m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are two of this kind of cubicle.
    There are also smaller cubicles with a width of 55cm.
    The hooks in both cubicles are 150cm high.

Standard Shower Facilities

  • The standard shower facilities surveyed are located between the male and female standard changing rooms, to the left.
  • The distance from the reception is 11m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the showers.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm.
  • There is a fixed height shower head.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is a slight slope towards the drains within the shower area.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer - Shower with Adaptations)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located next to the reception.
    • The distance from the reception is 1m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • 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 87cm.
    • 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 254cm (width) x 195cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 low 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 110cm 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 waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 110cm and 145cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a shower with adaptations located within this toilet.
      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 49cm from the floor.
      There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
      The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
      The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
      There is no emergency alarm for the shower.