4.1.15  Fitness and Well Being Suite and Assisted Bathroom

The fitness suite is to be a resource for residents, staff and members of the community. In addition to general fitness, the space, through the range of activities provided by the Contractor will be used to promote well-being in the widest sense

The Contractor shall assess the overall size of the suite in relationship to the size of the development; however all proposed services are to be available in each scheme.

The Suite shall enable users to exercise individually on a range of exercise machines, or on floor mats .There shall be an area where users can work with a personal trainer or in a small group (larger groups would use the village hall).

The Suite shall include accessible male and female changing rooms and showers, together with sanitary accommodation. There shall also be a unisex wheelchair wc compartment with shower.

An assisted bathroom is to be provided as part of the Suite, for use by residents and members of the community who require the help of care staff with bathing. Decoration and treatment of the bathroom shall be of a domestic nature.  In addition to a bath with suitable access means for those with mobility difficulties, a level-access shower will be provided, together with appropriate splash and modesty provisions to allow carers to assist users.