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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation in 12 'houses' in 3 blocks.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the 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 Lime Street.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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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 not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Student Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 154cm (5ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance on the far side of the reception area leading out to the entrances to the houses.

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Level Change (Student Reception Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 5m (16ft 5in) from the Student Reception entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Outside Access (Cauis House Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• 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 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There are identical entrances to the other houses, except Kings, Queens and Magdalene houses, which are accessed by 15+ steps only.

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Level Change (Cauis House Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance as you face it.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
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  • There are identical steps in all of the houses.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just past the stairs.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
• The lift is 10m (32ft 10in) from Cauis House entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 95cm x 140cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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  • There are identical lifts in all other houses except Kings, Queens and Magdelene.

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Accommodation

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• 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 in flats 2 and 4 of Cauis House.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows is available.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There are 2 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Additional Info

• Documents are available in Braille on request and large print on request.

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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 is not generally on duty, but can be requested.
  • Portable loops can be requested from the Disability team on 0151 904 6052.