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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; multiple sports halls, multiple gyms, standard and adapted changing rooms and toilets, a kitchen, indoor tennis courts and bookable spaces/meeting rooms.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; parking and outdoor pitches and courts.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within adapted changing rooms located along all 3 corridors that branch off the reception area on the ground floor and to the right on the first floor as you exit the lift.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located along all 3 corridors that branch off the reception area on the ground floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located within all standard female changing rooms.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located within all standard male changing rooms.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located in the standard changing rooms located along the corridor to the left of the reception.
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the adapted toilet on the first floor.
  • Accessible changing facilities are located along all 3 corridors that branch off the reception area on the ground floor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along all 3 corridors that branch off the reception area on the ground floor.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within all adapted changing rooms, located along all 3 corridors that branch off the reception area on the ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located along all 3 corridors that branch off the reception area on the ground floor, within the standard changing rooms.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Sports Centre is located off St. Leonard's Road, in the North West of the town.
    The site is located off the main A91 road to St. Andrews, off the Links Cresent roundabout, and onto City Road. Turn off City Road at the first roundabout and onto Double Dykes Road, then onto Hepburn gardens and finally turn off onto St. Leonard's Road and the Sports Centre is at the very end of the road.
  • There is on site parking which includes multiple Blue Badge bays, Electrical Vehicle Charging spaces, and standard parking.
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Hepburn Gardens.
    The bus stop is on bus route 92. Bus route 92 links most of the university campuses with the town centre.
  • For more information on bus services to St. Andrews please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leuchers.
  • There is ramped access to platforms and ramp available to access trains at Leuchars (for St Andrews).
    The station is located on bus routes 42, 99, 99A, 99B, 99C, 99D between Dundee City Centre and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    The station is also located on bus route 94A between Newburgh and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    There is a taxi rank with a taxi kiosk within the station.
  • For more information on train services and facilities at Leuchars please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility at Leuchars (AccessAble guide) please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Student Accommodation Services, Butts Wynd, St Andrews. KY16 9AL.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01344 462 510.
• Email: accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
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• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Disabilities Team, Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Disabilities Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: disability@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Admissions, University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AX.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 150.
• Email: admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) markings are faded.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 95cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 149cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located immediately to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are varied.
  • The height of the reception counter is 110cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 80cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet and vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
• Security Barriers View
  • There are security barriers at the reception.
  • The minimum width between the security barriers is 50cm.
  • The width of the wider security barriers is 93cm.
  • A key card is required to pass through the security barriers.
  • The height of the key card reader is 93cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is not consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • The place of safety is located on the first floor, in any of the meeting rooms.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the gym.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Lift

• The lift is located straight ahead of the reception area and to your right.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 150cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The internal lift controls are 80cm-90cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located at either side of the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to exit the stairwell on the first floor.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are the ground and first floors.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Gym (Main)

• There is step-free access to the gym.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you.
• The width of the door opening is 193cm.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• Doors to the main gym are permanently held open. Once entering there are barriers requiring key card access. The one on the left is wider at 92cm and the other is narrower at 61cm wide. The key card readers are at a height of 86cm.
• The gym is not staffed.
• There is an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights, cable resistance machines, upper body machines where fixed seats can be removed and arm cycles.
• In this area there are bench seats available.
• Background music is played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl.
• There is some flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Sports Arena

• The sports arena is located down the left wing corridor on the ground floor and on the right hand side. It is 22m from the main entrance.
• There is step free level access on route to, entering and throughout this area.
• There is a double manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 174cm to enter. The door opens towards you.
• There is tactile, textual signage on the door which reads “Sports Arena Courts 5-8”.
• Courts 1-4 can be accessed via this room also via a 99cm wide gap.
• There are benches for seating.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Walls and floors have a high colour contrast.
• Flooring is shiny.
• There is no hearing system and there may be background noise in this area.
• The lighting is even but with glare and is not adjustable.

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Indoor Tennis Centre

• The indoor tennis centre is located at the far end of the right wing corridor, 50m from the main entrance.
• There is step free level access on route to and entering this area. A platform lift is used to access the viewing gallery.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and an open extension leaf. The door has a width of 87cm to enter and opens away from you.
• There is textual signage on the door which reads “Indoor Tennis Centre”.
• There are benches and chairs without armrests for seating.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Walls and floors have a high colour contrast.
• There is no hearing system and there may be background noise in this area.
• There is a flashing fire alarm.
• The lighting is even but with glare and is not adjustable.

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Lift (Tennis Courts Platform Lift)

• The lift is located at either side as you enter the indoor tennis courts.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the tennis court entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• A member of staff needs to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are the viewing gallery.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 225kg.
• There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 79cm (4ft 1in x 2ft 7in).
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Gym (Performance Suite)

• There is step-free access to the gym.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the gym.
• The door(s) open(s) towards you.
• The width of the door opening is 96cm.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• The door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
• There is a key card reader to access this area at a height of 92cm. There is a push button at a height of 92cm to exit.
• The gym is not staffed.
• There is an emergency alarm in the gym.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
• There is level access to all of the equipment.
• Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes; free weights and cable resistance machines.
• In this area there are bench seats available.
• Background music is not played.
• The flooring in the gym consists of vinyl.
• There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
• There is flooring with a shiny finish which could cause issues with glare or be perceived as slippery.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Sports Hall with Climbing Wall

• The sports hall with climbing wall is located just off the right wing corridor and on the left, 30m from the main entrance.
• There is step free level access on route to, entering, and throughout this area.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and an open extension leaf. The door has a width of 86cm to enter and opens away from you.
• There is textual signage on the door which reads “Sports Hall”.
• There are benches for seating.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Walls and floors have a high colour contrast.
• Some flooring may be shiny.
• There is no hearing system and there may be background noise in this area.
• The lighting is even but with glare and is not adjustable.

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Accessible Changing Room (Left Wing - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 30m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 96cm.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 290cm x 270cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: a flip down/tip up seat.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 220cm (7ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 94cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 98cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is medium.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is medium.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • The visual contrast between the vertical grab rail(s) for the shower and wall is high.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 79cm.

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Accessible Changing Room (Right Wing Corridor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible changing room is located down the right wing corridor, then take the first left and it will be ahead of you.
  • This accessible changing room is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible changing room.
  • A key is not required for the accessible changing room.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the accessible changing room door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible changing room opening is 97cm.
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is low.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 285cm x 260cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room include; a chair/stool, handrails, a dropdown rail, a toilet, a wash basin and a wheel in shower.
  • This is a shared changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the accessible changing room.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: a flip down/tip up seat.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are moderate to good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 222cm (7ft 3in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side (on top of the cistern).
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a sensor flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a colostomy bag shelf next to the toilet.
  • The toilet has a backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head can be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • Horizontal and/or dropdown rails are available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The visual contrast between the shower rails and wall is high.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Changing Room (Left Wing Corridor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located down the left wing corridor off the reception area and on your left hand side.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 22m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is tactile and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 230cm x 520cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a toilet and a wash basin.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; shower cubicles.
  • This is a female changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are varied.
  • Showers are operated by a push button with a temperature twist dial. They are at are fixed height and are not adjustable. There are multiple similar male and female standard changing rooms in this area.

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Standard Changing Room (Right Wing Corridor)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located along the right wing corridor and on the left after the gym.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 25m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 86cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 520cm x 540cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a toilet and a wash basin.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; shower cubicles.
  • This is a female changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is seating available within the changing room.
  • The seating within the changing room includes: bench seating.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is a/are locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 157cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are varied.

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Dance Studio

• The dance studio is located on the first floor, immediately to the right as you exit the lift.
• It is 3m from the lift.
• There is step-free level access approaching, entering and within the dance studio.
• The entrance is a single, manual door with high contrast. It opens towards you and has a width of 99cm. There is textual signage above the door which reads "Krentz Dance Studio".
• There may be background noise/music.
• There is no flashing fire alarm.
• There are no seats available but one can be provided on request.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and room for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good and cannot be adjusted.

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Bookable Space/Meeting Room

• There are multiple meeting rooms which are all located on the first floor.
• The Andrew Carnegie meeting room has a single manual door with high contrast. It has a width of 76cm and opens away from you.
• There are chairs without armrests only.
• There are tables and desks with a clear height underneath of 70cm and a surface height of 73cm, making them suitable for more wheelchair users.
• Furniture can be moved to create space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and there is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting is moderate to good and cannot be adjusted.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the refrigerator.
• Knee recesses are not at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 89cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• The kitchen is located on the first floor along the corridor to the left of the lifts and on the right.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located directly to the right once you exit the lift on the first floor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 189cm x 228cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 123cm (4ft).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • 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 114cm (3ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is sensor.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 71cm.

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Outdoor Pitches/Courts

• The outdoor pitches/courts are accessed via the fire exit door at the end of the central corridor.
• The door has a high colour contrast and opens outwards with a width of 96cm.
• There is no signage on or next to the door.
• There is level access on the route to, entering and throughout the area.
• There is a gate permanently held open to access the tennis courts, with a width of 182cm.
• There is a low colour contrast gate which opens towards you to access the pitches with a width of 104cm.
• The surfaces outside are concrete, rubber tarmac, and 3G.
• There are paths around the outdoor facilities suitable for a wheelchair user.
• There are fixed seats without arm rests located to the side of the pitches.