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Introduction

• Related link Liverpool University Dental Hospital.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/liverpool-university-hospitals-nhs-foundation-trust/liverpool-university-dental-hospital/access-guides/liverpool-university-dental-hospital

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• Comments View
  • The Special Care Dentistry Unit is located at the rear of the Liverpool University Dental Hospital on the lower ground floor.
  • The main dental hospital building can be accessed internally from the unit via the lift, but only if arranged with staff.

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Opening Times

• Access is by appointment only.

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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.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest mainline station is Liverpool Lime Street.

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Parking

• Parking on the main hospital site is limited to staff and permit holders.
• There is some disabled parking on site but it is generally used by staff with the exception of the Diabetic Centre where outpatients of that facility can park if displaying a Blue Badge.
• It may be possible to drive onto the site to drop off disabled patients outside the side or rear entrances but this is at the discretion of security staff.
• There are drop-off areas outside the main and emergency department entrances and the Linda McCartney Centre but vehicles must not be parked in these areas.
• Patients and visitors can park in the nearby secure Q-Park facility which is situated less than a 5 minute walk from the hospital and is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
• The vehicle entrance to Q-Park is on Epworth Street (off Erskine Street).
• A pedestrian exit is available on the Prescot Road side of the car park.
• The car park has over 40 designated Blue Badge bays on level 1 and two additional bays on each of the other levels.
• The dimensions of the bays are 3.5m x 6.5 (11ft 5in x 21ft 3in).
• Parking charges are the same for Blue Badge holders.
• There is a height restriction of 2.1 metres (6ft 10in) at Q-Park so if you have a vehicle above this height please contact the Trust’s Security Team on 0151 706 2228 to make alternative arrangements.
• A shuttle bus services runs between the Q-Park car park and the Royal and Dental Hospitals.
• The bus runs on request and car park staff can radio for one to arrive within a few minutes.

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Outside Access (Unit Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located off Daulby Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 126cm (4ft 2in).

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• Comments View
  • The automatic doors are push pad operated from the inside.
  • As of November 2022 these doors were not opening automatically.

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Level Change (Unit 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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use system.
• There is not a touch screen.
• There is not a bell to attract attention.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• This venue does play background music.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is non slip.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Waiting Room / Area

• There is a waiting room / area.
• The waiting room / area is 3m (9ft 10in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access into the waiting room / area.
• There are doors into the waiting room / area.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 114 cm wide.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs with armrests are available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• Announcements are in person.
• The room does have background music playing.
• There is not a television.
• Vending machines are not available.
• There is not a children's play area.
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting level is bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter the unit.
• The lift is 7m (22ft 12in) from unit entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B-LG-G-1-2-3.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 106cm (4ft 7in x 3ft 6in).
• 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 controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• 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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Consultation / Treatment Room (Consultation Assessment Room)

• The room surveyed was Consultation Assessment Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 14m (15yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• All chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is adjustable.
• All chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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• Comments View
  • This room has a viewing screen for student dentists.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Surgery 2)

• The room surveyed was Surgery 2.
• The consultation / treatment room is 20m (22yd) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• All chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • This room has a platform for wheelchairs so patients do not have to transfer to a dentist chair.
  • The platform is height adjustable and can be tilted in order to reach an ideal position for treatment.

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Consultation / Treatment Room (Recovery Room)

• There are 9 consultation/treatment rooms available.
• The room surveyed was Recovery Room.
• The consultation / treatment room is 10m (32ft 10in) from the unit entrance .
• There is level access to the consultation / treatment room.
• There are doors into the consultation / treatment room.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are double width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 134cm (4ft 5in) wide.
• The type of flooring is vinyl.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is a bed / couch.
• A hoist is available.
• The hoist is powered overhead.
• A sling is available.
• The sling is attached by hook and loop.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair is not adjustable.
• No chairs with armrests available.
• The room does not have background music playing.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is located straight ahead as you enter the unit.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 220cm (7ft 7in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are available within this accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Comments View
  • The cubicle is fitted with a powered overhead ceiling tracking hoist.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located straight ahead as you enter the unit.
  • The female and male toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the unit entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Additional Info

• Disability awareness training can be provided for staff.
• The most commonly used documents can be produced in different formats on request.
• Different formats include Braille, large print and different languages.
• British Sign Language Interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language Interpreters can be provided on request.
• The main languages requested are Cantonese, Arabic, Somali, Mandarin, Polish and Kurdish.
• Registered assistance dogs are generally welcomed in all areas although departments with high risk from infection, such as wards and intensive care units, should be contacted in advance.
• Switchboard staff are Type Talk aware.
• Help with luggage is available for inpatients.
• The mobility aids available in the hospital include mobile hoists, ceiling tracking hoists, wheelchairs, wheelchair platforms, hoist slings, adjustable beds and adjustable dentist chairs.
• There is no charge for mobility aids.
• To obtain mobility aids please contact reception.
• There is not a mobility scooter charging point at the hospital.
• Portable hearing loop systems are available at the hospital.