Detailed Accessibility Information

FACILITIES FOR USERS WITH ACCESSIBILITY NEEDS

We want customers who have additional needs to feel comfortable to access our centre.

This way, our users can feel confident about how they can access the centre before they attend. 

At Palmer Park, we have the following facilities for users with accessibility needs:

  • Hearing Loop at Reception
  • Changing Places Facility
  • Accessible Showers and Changing Rooms
  • Accessible Toilets
  • Baby Changing Facilities
  • On-Site Parking
  • Blue Badge/Accessible Parking bays
  • Lifts
  • Assistance dogs welcome, with dog spending area 
  • Shallow step pool Entry
  • Pool Pod
  • Tactile paving for those with a visual impairment to navigate to and from the centre, from the No.17 'College Road' Bus Stop on Wokingham Road

We have a selection of inclusive and accessible gym equipment at Palmer Park, which have the following key features making them accessible for everyone.

Inclusive Line Excite IFI TOP 700i Ergometer

  • Single handed & centrally located seat adjustment
  • Rotating handles for increased user comfort
  • Wide range of resistance with a low starting point
  • Centrally located seat adjustments to aid upper limb amputees
  • Tactile console to help blind/ visually impaired people
  • Backrest to provide postural support

Inclusive Line Excite IFI Recline 500i

  • Step through design for easy access for all users
  • Low overall height helps access & set up
  • Low start up resistance to provide a safe & effective start to exercise for all users
  • Colour contrasting adjustments to aid visually impaired users

Inclusive Line Excite IFI Bike 500i

  • Single handed & centrally located seat adjustment
  • Tactile numbering allows users to easily find the correct seat position
  • Low step-up height to maximise ease of access
  • Colour contrasted handles

Swimming

Inclusive Membership Benefits

Our Inclusive UK gym and leisure centre membership for people with disabilities includes:

  • Inclusive access to over 200 Better gyms offering cardio, resistance, functional, weight and stretch zones
  • Inclusive access to all Better swimming pools
  • Inclusive access to our full fitness class programme at any Better centre*
  • 7-day priority advanced booking online or via the Better UK app
  • Rolling Direct Debit payment and no monthly contract for added flexibility
  • Up to 30% off other activities and services
  • Free personalised fitness induction
  • Free access to an expert fitness instructor, who’ll create you a personalised exercise programme
  • Free six-week refocus sessions to keep you feeling motivated

*Some exclusions apply, check our terms and conditions for details. Facility access subject to availability, refer to home centre and individual location page for facility listing.

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