Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Facilities available in the venue include: a sports hall, gym, fitness class studios and community rooms.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Leyton Midland Road station.
- The nearest underground station is Leyton underground.
- The nearest bus station is Oliver Road - stop H.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- The ground floor and 1st floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and 1st floor.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilet facilities.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the 1st floor, to the right of the lifts.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the main corridor to the right.
- Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the standard toilet.
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The shower facilities which have adaptations are located on the main corridor to the right.
- Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor at the rear of the building.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance
- This entrance is located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors are permanently held open.
- The width of the opening is 169cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 201cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
Reception
- The reception is located straight ahead after the entrance.
- The distance from the entrance is 2m.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The reception has a television.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- 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: sofas and benches.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- Some seating is fixed.
- There are security barriers with a wider opening which are operated by key card.
Lift
- The lift surveyed is located on the main corridor to the right.
- The distance from the entrance is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- The ground floor and 1st floor are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 111cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 150cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
Stairs
- The stairs surveyed are located to the right after the reception.
- The ground floor and 1st floor can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Getting Around
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors.
- 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 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.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Studio 2)
- The room is located on the 1st floor.
- The distance from the lift is 6m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is pictorial and 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 169cm.
- 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 not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels are adjustable.
Area (Sports Hall)
- At the rear of the building.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door has a locked extension leaf.
- The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
- The door opens towards you.
- The width of the opening is 88cm.
- Services available in this area include: badminton, basketball and football.
- There is step-free level access throughout the area.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The flooring is patterned.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: benches.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Multi Purpose Room)
- The room is located on the 1st floor.
- The distance from the lift is 8m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- 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 170cm.
- 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.
- Furniture available in the room includes: 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.
- There is background noise in this room which varies depending on the time of day.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Gym (Studio 1)
- The gym is located on the 1st floor.
- 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 170cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- The gym is not staffed.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is some clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
- Equipment includes free weights, cable resistance machines, 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.
Changing Places (Transfer Both Sides)
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Location and Access
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- The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the main corridor to the right.
- The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
- There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
- The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, 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 111cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
- The dimensions of the facility are 391cm (width) x 422cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
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Toilet Details
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- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 282cm.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 82cm.
- There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
- There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
- The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
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Changing Bench and Hoist Details
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- The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
- The length of the changing bench is 187cm.
- The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
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Shower Details
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- There is an adjustable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is no shower seat.
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Other Facilities
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- There is a height adjustable wash basin.
- 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.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 129cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 91cm from the floor.
- A wide paper roll dispenser is not available.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 90cm 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 facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- A privacy screen is not available.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location and Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on the main corridor to the right.
- The distance from the entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, 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 lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 231cm (width) x 381cm (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.
- The lateral transfer space is 168cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-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 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 70cm 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 99cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can 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 not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Shower with Adaptations
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Location and Access
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- The shower surveyed is located on the main corridor to the left.
- The distance from the entrance is 9m.
- The most accessible route to the shower has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, 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 lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head.
- The shower controls are lever mixer.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
- The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no emergency alarm for the shower.
- There is a full length mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The facility has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
