Facilities
- Accessible changing rooms with shower chairs & toilet
- Gradual stairs going into the small pool
- Pool hoist for entry into the main pool
- Wheelchair access to the building
- Accessible parking
- Wheelchair accessible toilets/showers
Access for Carers & Support Workers
Carers and Support Workers can access the facility FREE of charge to accompany an individual to the gym or pool at Life Leisure Cheadle. A Leisure Key Companion/Carer card is required to set up a casual companion account to enable bookings.
Gym Equipment
Users may be able to use the StarTrack dual adjustable pulley and StarTrack pull up/chin up/dip assist machine depending on ability.
Equipment for people who cannot leave their wheelchair include:
- StarTrac – Seated Row
- StarTrac – Chest Press
- StarTrac – Shoulder Press
- StarTrac – Lat Pull Down
- StarTrac – Pec Fly/Rear Delt
Equipment for other for participants who can leave wheelchair include:
- StarTrac - Leg Curl
- StarTrac - Leg Extension
- StarTrac – Leg Press
- StarTrac – Hip Abduction/Adduction
Please note, the cardio machines are in the upstairs gym area which can only be accessed via stairs.
If you require any assistance or guidance on how to use the equipment and make the reasonable adjustments, please don't hesitate to ask a member of the fitness team who would be happy to help.
Swimming
There is a free Disability Swim Session on a Wednesday evening 20:00 – 20:45 at Life Leisure Cheadle. Suitable for 11+ years and must be able to swim at least 25m unaided.
Leisure Key Companion/Carer Card
Some families or individuals may be eligible for a Leisure Key which is delivered by Stockport Council. This provides discount to swimming and other activities across Life Leisure. In addition, if you are eligible for a Leisure Key Companion/Carer card, you will be able to access the activity for free accompanying an individual to a session. The following steps need to be taken to access this:
- Check your eligibility criteria with Stockport Council here.
- Complete any of the relevant information and submit proof of eligibility if required.
- Once you have your Leisure Key and or Leisure Key Companion card, bring this into a Life Leisure centre and register for a Casual Leisure Key Bookings account at reception.
- Once this has been registered, you can then book online. For instructions on how to book, please click here.