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Better Inclusive membership

Whatever your access needs, we believe everyone can enjoy getting active.

That’s why we offer a disabled gym and leisure membership option at our centres across Croydon. Our Inclusive UK membership gives people who are registered as disabled access to our gyms, swimming pools, fitness classes and more for a reduced price. This membership also provides access for your carer/personal assistant*, so you always have the support that you need.

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FREE Better Adult Concessionary Pay & Play Membership

Looking for a more flexible option? Take a look at our Pay As You Go membership. We offer a FREE Better Adult Concessionary pay and play membership for people who are registered as disabled which provides discounted rates for a range of pay as you go activities such as swimming and fitness classes. Perfect for the occasional user.

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Inclusive Swim

Designed specifically for individuals with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND). These dedicated sessions in our teaching pool offer a quieter, more accessible, and welcoming environment for swimmers to enjoy the pool.

Held every Sunday at 3:00 PM, the sessions provide a relaxed atmosphere away from the usual crowds. The pool temperature is maintained at a comfortable 29°C, and a dedicated changing village is available to ensure a stress-free experience. These are not swimming lessons but rather a time for individuals and their families to enjoy the water at their own pace in a less stimulating setting.

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Accessible facilities

At New Addington Leisure Centre, we’re committed to making sure everyone enjoys their visit. That’s why we offer a wide range of accessibility features throughout the centre.

Our accessibility features include:

Pool Hoist: Enables wheelchair users and individuals with limited mobility to safely and easily enter and exit the pool.
Accessible Changing Rooms and Changing Spaces: Spacious and equipped with support rails, non-slip flooring, and emergency pull cords to ensure safety and comfort.
In the Gym, we provide accessible fitness equipment, including bikes with movable ramps for wheelchair users and machines featuring Braille for visually impaired users.

To ensure easy access throughout the building, the centre is equipped with two lifts, providing access to both the first and second floors.

Changing Places

Changing Places room directly linked to our teaching pool creates a seamless, dignified experience for people with complex disabilities. A fully accessible hoist, allows for safe transfers from a wheelchair to a changing bench, and then directly into the pool. This design eliminates the need for separate hoists or awkward maneuvers, reducing stress for both the user and their caregiver. The dedicated changing space ensures privacy and includes essential features like a height-adjustable changing bench and a wash basin, making swimming a truly inclusive activity.

Induction Loop

An induction loop, or hearing loop, is a key accessibility feature in New Addington Leisure & Community Centre. It wirelessly transmits audio directly to a user's hearing aid or cochlear implant, significantly improving sound clarity and comprehension.

Simply switch your hearing aid to 'T' or 'MT' to pick up the field generated by the amplifier.

This technology minimizes background noise and echoes, making announcements, class instructions, and conversations at the front desk clear and easy to understand. It creates a more inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.

Pool Hoists

A pool hoist is an essential piece of equipment for ensuring access to swimming facilities for everyone. By providing a hoist for both the main pool and the teaching pool at New Addington Leisure & Community Centre we cater to a wider range of needs. A mobile or fixed hoist allows individuals with mobility challenges to be safely and comfortably transferred from their wheelchair to the water. This provision ensures that people of all abilities can enjoy the health and social benefits of swimming, whether for recreation, therapy, or learning to swim. The dual installation demonstrates a commitment to inclusivity, making the entire facility genuinely accessible.

Inclusive Fitness Equipment

To make a gym truly inclusive, New Addington Leisure & Community Centre  provides a selection of Inclusive Fitness Initiative (IFI) accredited equipment. This equipment is specifically designed to be accessible for people with a wide range of abilities, including wheelchair users. By incorporating this equipment, a gym can ensure that everyone, regardless of their physical condition, can participate in a workout. Equally important is the spacious layout. Wide aisles and ample space between machines allow for easy movement and transfers, particularly for wheelchair users. This combination of specialised equipment and a thoughtful layout creates a welcoming and functional environment that promotes health and wellness for all members.