Access Guide
Vale Farm Sports Centre
Watford Road
Wembley
Middlesex
HA0 3HG
Tel: 020 8908 6545
Fax: 020 8901 1617
Web: http://www.brent.gov.uk
Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include a café , Harpers Fitness, a 5 court sports hall, 25m swimming and teaching pool, dance studio, Dojo, squash courts, artificial turf pitch, and a crèche.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 06:30 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
| Sunday | 08:00 - 20:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Sudbury.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sudbury and Harrow.
The photo shows the drop off point outside the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.7m x 5m (12ft 1in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 5m (16ft 4in) from the main accessible entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are not steps to access this area/service.
There is not a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Reception
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Restaurant / Bar (Cafe)
Once inside, there is level access to the service.
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in) cm.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is light meals.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located by the fitness suite.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1 -2.
The lift is 22m (24yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1m x 1.38m (3ft 3in x 4ft 6in).
There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Fitness Suite
Access to fitness suite
The fitness suite is located on the first floor.
The fitness suite is 8m (26ft 2in) from the the lift.
There is level access to the fitness suite.
This is by lift.
There are doors into the waiting room / area.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
IFI Accredited Fitness Suite
The fitness suite has attained IFI level one.
A number of staff have received IFI Mark standard Disability Equity Training.
IFI accredited equipment is available.
For example:
Treadmill
Upright Cycle
Recumbent Cycle
Upper Body Ergometer
Leg Curl
Leg Extension
Other IFI equipment includes duel adjustable pulley.
A portable hearing loop is available for induction.
Staff are trained to use the portable hearing loop.
There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is not level access to all of the equipment.
Fitness Suite (General)
Staff receive no training in assisting disabled people.
A portable hearing loop is not available for induction.
There is not clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
There is not level access to all of the equipment.
No Level Access (Fitness Suite)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the gym.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is not a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
The handrail is on the right, going up.
There are 3 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
There are two swimming pools located within the centre.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located within the adapted changing room.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 200cm x 205cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 8in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 45m (49yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the first floor by the fitness suite.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 200cm (4ft 11in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 68cm (2ft 2in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
There are additional toilets located adjacent to the entrance.
Adapted Shower (Dryside)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted changing room.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 7in).
Other facilities available are drop down rail.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located on the right hand side of the restaurant area.
The adapted changing room is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 6m (19ft 8in) from the swimming pool.
There are two swimming pools located within the centre.
Adapted Shower (Wetside)
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted changing room.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located on the first floor by the fitness suite.
The female toilets are 46m (50yd) from the main entrance.
Lighting levels are low.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located on the first floor by the fitness suite.
The male toilets are 44m (48yd) from the main entrance.
Lighting levels are low.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located along the main corridor.
The standard changing room is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the reception desk.
The standard changing room is 8m (26ft 2in) from the Swimmng Pool.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Standard Shower
Standard level access shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted toilet.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
There are reference documents with British Sign Language to assist visitors.
