Access Guide
Introduction
- The venues incorporates 4 accommodation blocks A,B,C and D, a laundry, common room, leisure facilities, swimming pool and management office.
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park type is underground.
- There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 590cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 4in).
- The nearest designated bay is 2m (6ft 7in) from the lift.
- The furthest designated bay is 14m (15yd) from the lift.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Fitness Suite)
- There is level access into the venue.
- The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 96cm (3ft 2in) wide.
Outside Access (Courtyard Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 188cm (6ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Courtyard Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Accommodation Block B)
- 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 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 88cm (2ft 11in) wide.
Level Change (Accommodation Block B)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the courtyard to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 170cm (5ft 7in).
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Comments
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- There is easy/moderate ramped access to each of the blocks.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 110cm (3ft 7in).
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Comments
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- The door is operated by a proximity key fob.
Reception (Main)
- The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Opening times are Monday to Friday 9:00 - 17:00.
Reception (Fitness Suite)
- The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is low height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the Fitness Suite.
Swimming Pool
- There is not a wet side chair available.
- There is not a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
- There are not steps into the swimming pool.
- There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the block entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 5.
- The lift is 12m (13yd) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 103cm x 140cm (3ft 5in x 4ft 7in).
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
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Comments
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- Each accommodation block has a similar lift.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 26 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- The accessible facilities are located all accessible by lift.
- The bed is 53cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm (0ft 0in).
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 190cm x 240cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 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 43cm (1ft 5in).
- 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 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The tap type is twist/turn.
- 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.
- There are not mirrors.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are not available.The room viewed is 14 B.
- The width of the door is 82 cm.
- The clear floor space is 200 cm x 300 cm.
- Assistance dogs are welcomed to stay with residents in the adapted accommodation.
Accessible Changing Room
- There are accessible changing rooms available.
- The accessible changing rooms are located at the poolside.
- The accessible changing room is 39m (43yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible changing room is 5m (16ft 5in) from the swimming pool.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the adapted changing room.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and handrails.
- The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
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Comments
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- The adapted shower room is 235 x 265.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fitness Suite)
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 39m (43yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the poolside.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is not a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from any member of staff.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 270cm x 235cm (8ft 10in x 7ft 9in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 165cm (5ft 5in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The hand dryer is 107cm (3ft 6in) high.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
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Standard Toilet(s) (Fitness Suite)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located within the female changing area.
- The female toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located within the male changing area.
- The male toilets are 25m (27yd) from the accessible entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
Additional Info
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
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Comments
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- 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 skills is generally on duty.
- Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
- Portable loops can be requested from the Disability team on 0151 904 6052.
- All entrances to accommodation blocks are single, automatic push-pad operated.
- The photograph shows a typical entrance to an accommodation block.
- Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
Additional Info
- The photograph shows the toilet and wash basin in the adapted room.
Additional Info
- The photograph shows the ramp leading to the main entrance.
Additional Info
- The photograph shows the poolside adapted shower.
Additional Info
- The photograph shows the roll in shower in the adapted room.