Access Guide
Elswick Swimming Pool
Beech Grove Road
Elswick
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE4 6RS
Tel: 0191 2737801
Fax: 0191 2731776
Email: marguerite.fisher@newcastle.gov.uk
Web: http://www.newcastle.gov.uk
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Newcastle upon Tyne.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Newcastle.
The nearest Metro station is St James.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.2m x 4.6m (10ft 5in x 15ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 60m (65yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 60m from the venue's entrance.
Outside Access (Elswick Park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in) wide.
No Level Access (Elswick Park)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
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 3m (9ft 10in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located on the left of the foyer as you enter.
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 the reception desk.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 150cm x 340cm (4ft 11in x 11ft 1in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 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 a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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 placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 85cm (2ft 9in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the female changing room.
The female toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the male changing room.
The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
Restaurant / Bar
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
The tables are located in the foyer area of the building.
Swimming Pool
There is a ramped entrance into the water.
There is not a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.
There are 2 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located to the right of the changing area from the foyer.
The adapted changing room is 17m (18yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 2m (6ft 6in) from the swimming pool.
Changing Places
Location and access
The facility is located to the rear of the foyer.
The facility is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 260cm x 390cm (8ft 6in x 12ft 9in).
The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers all areas in the cubicle.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 105cm (3ft 5in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 88cm (2ft 10in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are Type Talk aware.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
Information is available in alternative formats on request, this includes Braille, large print and audio.
