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Cambridge Court

Unite Student Village, 2a Cambridge Street, Liverpool, L7 7JB

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Location

  • The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
  • This venue is situated in Liverpool.
  • The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
  • The nearest mainline station is Liverpool Lime Street.
  • Comments View
    • There are 20 accommodation blocks in Unite Student Village.
    • The only blocks with adapted accommodation are Cambridge Court and Cedar House.

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • The car park is outside A and B Blocks.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 245cm x 440cm (8ft x 14ft 5in).
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd 4in) from the Block B entrance.
    • The furthest designated bay is 13m (14yd 8in) from the Block B entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
    • The car park surface is block paving.
    • There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Block B Entrance)

  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

Level Change (Block B Entrance)

  • There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
  • The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • The width of the ramp or slope is 155cm (5ft 1in).

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
  • Comments View
    • The photograph shows the lower kitchen worktops which are 80 cm from the ground.

Other Floors

  • Steps View
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The lighting level is bright.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The steps are medium.
    • The steps do have handrails.
    • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
    • There is a landing.
  • Other View
    • The services on the floors which are not accessible are further flats.

Accommodation (Flat 11 Room 1)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • The accessible facilities are located to the left as you enter the venue.
    • The bed is 46cm high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 2cm (0ft 1in).
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 276cm x 182cm (9ft 1in x 5ft 12in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
    • There is a sink.
    • The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
    • There are not mirrors.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do not have level access.

Accommodation (Flat 12 Room 1)

  • Location of Accessible Accommodation View
    • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
    • The bed is 49cm high.
    • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (0ft 11in).
  • Accessible Bathroom View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 262cm x 178cm (8ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
    • The door opens outwards.
    • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
    • There is a toilet roll holder.
    • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
    • There is a sink.
    • The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 7in).
    • The tap type is lever.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 89cm (2ft 11in).
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
    • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
    • There are not mirrors.
  • Bath and Shower View
    • There is not a bath.
  • Wheel In Shower View
    • There is a wheel in shower.
    • The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
  • Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
    • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • Ground Floor Rooms View
    • Ground floor rooms do not have level access.

Additional Info

  • All staff receive disability awareness training.
  • Documents can be requested in Braille.
  • Documents can be requested in large print.
  • Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL is not generally on duty, but can be requested.
  • Portable loops can be requested from the Disability team on 0151 904 6052.