New accessible changing facility opens at the Dukeries Leisure Centre

The new facility, located within the pool hall adjacent to the swimming pool, includes horizontal and vertical grab rails throughout, a ceiling-mounted hoist system, a height-adjustable changing table, a showering facility, an adjustable height wash basin, a colostomy shelf, a privacy screen, and an accessible, transferable toilet.

Councillor Mike Pringle, ward member for Ollerton at Newark and Sherwood District Council, said: “I am really pleased to see this brilliant new accessible changing facility is now open for customers at the Dukeries Leisure Centre to use. The Leisure Centre is such an important and much-loved community facility that many within Ollerton and surrounding areas regularly use and benefit from. It is important to us at Newark and Sherwood District Council and Active4Today to ensure that everyone can enjoy the Leisure Centre. Getting this new changing room in place has been an absolute priority for us so that anyone who may need accessible amenities will be able to change safely and comfortably.”

Councillor Andy Freeman, Chairman of Active4Today, said: “We are really pleased to have this valuable resource for our customers, and we are sure this new facility will be greatly received and well used. This new self-contained changing provision continues to demonstrate the commitment Newark and Sherwood District Council has for providing community leisure facilities, which are both affordable and accessible. Active4Today welcomes this new investment and is looking forward to welcoming its first users very soon.” 

For more information about the Dukeries Leisure Centre and its facilities please visit the Active4Today website: https://www.active4today.co.uk/ourcentres/dukeriesleisurecentre/