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

Pool Pod

Poolpod lifts give you independent, comfortable access to the pool, getting you swimming quickly and easily.

Unlike traditional pool hoists, you can operate Poolpod yourself, using one of the specially designed wristbands, to access the pool independently.

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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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