Access Guide
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.
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Comments
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- There are 4 blocks on this site A,B,C and D.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
- On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 210cm x 1800cm (6ft 11in x 59ft 1in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located to the left of the building.
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Comments
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- The convenient dropoff point is located at the entrance
- The photograph shows the convenient drop off point at the entrance.
Outside Access (Management Office)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Management Office)
- 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.
Outside Access (Accommodation Block A)
- 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 towards you (pull).
- The doors are single width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
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Comments
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- There are moderate slopes leading to the entrances of Blocks B, C and D.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Lower Gill Street.
- 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 away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in) 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.
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Comments
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- The photograph shows the gated access to the courtyard.
Reception
- The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Office opening times are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Inside Access (Courtyard)
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Level Change (Courtyard)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in the courtyard.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There are a series of easy to moderate ramps in the courtyard.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 6.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 133cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
- There is 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 not have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
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Comments
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- Standard room door widths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
- The accessible toilet is 2m (6ft 7in) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter each block.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 195cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 5in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is 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 both sides.
- 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is not a toilet roll holder.
- 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.
- There is an adapted toilet at the entrance to each block.
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.
- This venue has no adapted rooms.
- Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.