Disability Provision
Take a look at the disability provision across the Better leisure centres in West Oxfordshire.
Swimming Sessions
All of our disability swimming sessions in the main pool offer the option to swim in a lane or to enjoy an open area of the pool. This is regardless of whether it is a sole disability swim or a combined session.
Small pool sessions are designated disability sessions. Floats and swimming aids can be made available by simply asking a member of the team.
| Carterton | Main pool | Monday | 10:00 – 11:00 | Book here |
| Carterton | Small pool | Wednesday | 11:00 – 12:00 | Book here |
| Carterton | Main pool | Wednesday | 11:00 – 12:00 | Book here |
| Chipping Norton | Main pool | Monday | 10:00 – 11:00 | Book here |
| Chipping Norton | Main pool | Wednesday | 10:00 – 12:00 | Book here |
| Chipping Norton | Main pool | Friday | 10:00 – 12:00 | Book here |
| Windrush | Main pool | Tuesday | 11:30 – 12:30 | Book here |
| Windrush | Main pool | Thursday | 14:30 – 15:30 | Book here |
Sessions need to be booked through the disabled person's account either using the Better UK app or online using the above links.
Accessible Facilities
All of our centres have accessible parking spaces, accessible toilets, accessible changing facilities, inclusive of poolside changing facilities, poolside hoists to assist with pool entry and exit and ramps and lifts to help wheelchair users navigate our centres. Please see below a couple of additional features to provide an easier customer experience.
Poolpod – Carterton Leisure Centre
A Poolpod is a submersible platform lift which provide easy and independent access to the pool whilst standing or seated. This system includes a custom-designed wheelchair enabling users to transfer to the Poolpod wheelchair in the comfort and privacy of the changing room, removing the need for people to make a poolside transfer from a wheelchair into an assistant operated hoist.
Find out more information here.
Changing Places Toilet Facility – Chipping Norton
Changing Places toilets are larger accessible toilets for disabled people, with equipment such as hoists, curtains, adult-sized changing benches and space for carers. These toilets are designed for people who need additional space, equipment and a carer which is not possible within the space of a standard accessible toilet.
Find out more information here.
Swimming Lessons
Small Group Swimming Lessons
We offer small group SEND swimming lessons at the Windrush leisure centre in Witney which have been specifically developed for those swimming with a disability. Our instructors have gone through dedicated training, meaning they can deliver inclusive classes for people with different disabilities, impairments and access needs.
You can book on to these lessons at www.better.org.uk/lessons.
Level Water 1:1 Lessons
We work with our partner charity Level Water to provide 1-1 swimming lessons for children from 4 to 11 years old with a physical disability, visual impairment or hearing impairment. These specialist sessions are designed to give young people who can't currently swim or need more dedicated attention.
Find out more at www.levelwater.org/.
Other Disability Activities
As well as swimming we also offer other activities for individuals and families to enjoy.
| Carterton |
SEND jump (Trampoline & Softplay) |
Sunday | 16:00 - 17:00 | Book here |
| Windrush | Adult disability multi-sport |
Monday (Term time) |
14:00 - 15:00 | Book here |
| Windrush | Seated exercise | Monday | 14:30-15:15 | Book here |
| Windrush | Boccia | Wednesday | 10:45 - 11:45 | Book here |
| Windrush | Adult disability badminton | Thursday | 11:00 - 12:00 | Coming soon |
These activities can be booked through the Better UK app or online using the above links.