Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Student Accommodation.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
- This venue is situated in Liverpool.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest National Rail station is Liverpool Lime Street.
-
Comments
View
- The venue incorporates 6 similar accommodation blocks, a common room, laundry room and management office.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- On street Blue Badge parking is located on Copperas Street.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
-
Comments
View
- Parking is under review at the moment due to construction work.
Outside Access (Block A, B, C and G Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located to the right of the reception entrance.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Level Change (Block A, B, C and G Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Reception Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located in the central courtyard at the rear of the reception block.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Level Change (Reception Entrance)
- There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
- The ramp/slope is located leading to the entrance.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
-
Comments
View
- Access to Blocks A, B and C is from the rear of the reception block.
- Access to Blocks D, E and F is opposite the reception block main entrance, across the access road.
Outside Access (Blocks D, E and F)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite the reception entrance.
- There is level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
Reception
- The desk/counter is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
- The desk/counter is staffed.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does play background music.
- Music is played within the reception area.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Other Floors (Block A, B, C, and G)
-
Steps
View
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13.
- The stairs are located inside the entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 5m from the entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- There are identical stairs within the Block A, B, and C entrance.
Lift (Reception Building)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left of the stairs.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the entrance.
- Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- The lift door is manual, heavy and opens outwards.
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 108cm (4ft 11in x 3ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Accommodation Block B)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the right of the entrance lobby.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2 - 13.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 105cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 5in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- 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 does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
-
Comments
View
- Each accommodation block has a similar lift.
Accommodation (Block G)
-
Location of Accessible Accommodation
View
- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to the accessible accommodation.
- The accessible facilities are located in G block.
- There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 452.
- The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 260cm x 270cm (8ft 6in x 8ft 10in).
- The bed is 57cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
-
Accessible Bathroom
View
- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 190cm x 220cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 3in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 90cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a (no lock).
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
-
Bath and Shower
View
- There is not a bath.
-
Wheel In Shower
View
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
-
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
View
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is medium.
- The lighting levels are medium.
-
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
View
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is low.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
- Lighting levels are bright.
-
Auxiliary Aids - General
View
- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
-
Ground Floor Rooms
View
- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Rooms are located on the ground floor.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
-
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
View
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Accommodation (Studio Accommodation Block G)
-
Location of Accessible Accommodation
View
- The establishment provides 5 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to Room 449.
- The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
- There is not level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was 449.
- The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 180cm x 360cm (5ft 11in x 11ft 10in).
- The bed is 55cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 0cm ().
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
-
Accessible Bathroom
View
- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 180cm x 218cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 2in).
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 80cm.
- The door weight is light.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a (no lock).
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is no dropdown rail.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available for the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
-
Wheel In Shower
View
- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- There is no shower seat.
- There are no handrails available for the shower.
-
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
View
- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
- The lighting levels are medium.
-
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
View
- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is medium.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
-
Auxiliary Aids - General
View
- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 5 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
-
Ground Floor Rooms
View
- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Rooms are located on the ground floor.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
-
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
View
- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors can be accessed by lift.
- There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
- Adjoining rooms are available.
-
Comments
View
- There is a moderate ramp to access the room.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Staff do not receive deaf awareness training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
- This service can be requested.