Facilities and equipment for those with a disability

Bradwell

• Access to the main building for those with limited mobility is via a lift to the first floor disabled suite, dining area and lounge.
• The accessible suite consists of a single bed and adapted shower/toilet room.
• There is a connecting door to a separate room for up to 2 carers.

Danbury

• Five of the cabins have a fully accessible toilet/shower room, with shower chairs and toilet support/brace bars.
• The main toilet and shower block has a unisex accessible toilet/shower room, with shower chairs and toilet support/ brace bars. Separate male and female accessible toilets have support/brace bars.
• A second toilet and shower block has a unisex accessible toliet/shower room, with shower chairs and toilet support/ brace bars.
• The dining hall, conference room/classroom, toilets and shower blocks are fully accessible.

Harlow

• The building is wheelchair accessible and there is a lift to the first and third floors.
• There are two unisex accessible changing areas/cubicles as well as separate male and female wheelchair accessible toilets.

Mersea

• All accommodation, the dining room, main hall and training suite are fully accessible.
• The main toilet and shower block has two unisex accessible changing/shower rooms – one with a ceiling hoist – and two wheelchair accessible toilet/shower rooms. A shower table is available.
• The residential block has a unisex accessible toilet/shower.
• The main building includes a unisex accessible toilet.
• A second toilet and shower block has a unisex accessible toilet/shower.

Equipment can be moved to the appropriate centre based on the needs of our clients. Please speak to the centre you are booking with prior to your visit so that arrangements can be made to ensure the equipment is available to you during your stay.

Archery

• Our archery equipment includes a crossbow set up for those with limited physical ability.
• We also have lighter bows and wrist releases for those with grip impairments.
• Archery is available at all our centres.

Climbing, High Ropes and other rope activities

• Essex Outdoors has a range of climbing equipment to enable access to our climbing, high ropes, zipwire, aerial adventure and other rope activities at height. This includes a kite harness and climbing bar with ascender.
• The rope activities available varies between centres, but all have climbing and high ropes.

Bikes

• We have a range of bikes and trikes to enable participation in bike activities both on and off site – including a unique wheelchair bicycle.
• Location: Danbury and Mersea

Portable Hoists

• Our portable hoists can be used at an activity or taken to your accommodation on the site.
• Slings are available but users are requested to bring their own.
• Location: Mersea, Danbury and Harlow

Ceiling Hoist

• Situated in our toilet block at Mersea, this Voyager 420 hoist works on an overhead track that runs from a changing room into the shower room.
• Powered vertically and horizontally, the maximum user weight is 190 kg (30st/420 lbs).
• Slings are available but users are requested to bring their own.

Swimming Pool Hoist

• The swimming pool hoist enables access to the 1m deep heated pool at our Mersea centre.

Changing Table

• Our hydraulic changing tables are available in the toilet block or first aid rooms.
• The variable height descends low enough for wheelchair transfers.
• 183cm long and 80cm wide with side supports.
• Can be used with a portable hoist.
• Location: Danbury and Mersea

Shower Table

• Our powered, height-adjustable shower trolley enables the user to be safely and easily washed or showered by their carer.
• It offers a range of height adjustments to reduce the risk of back injury for the carer.
• Location: Mersea

Off Road Wheelchair

• Our Off Road wheelchairs enable access to the climbing wall and around the centre.
• Location: Mersea and Harlow

Landeez Wheelchair

• We have 3 Landeez chairs that have large inflatable tyres giving users access to pass over rough surfaces, including mud and sand, with ease.
• These do have some straps, offering limited support.
• Location: Mersea, Danbury and Bradwell

BOMA Chair

• We have an All Terrain Electric wheelchair with a twist grip throttle and squeeze brake for hand control.
• The chair allow users to freely access our entire site with a battery life lasting about 6 hours.
• Location: Mersea