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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include staff offices and administration.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Liverpool.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• The car park is located in front of the venue.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
• There is/are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 480cm (11ft 10in x 15ft 9in).
• The nearest designated bay is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • The 2 Blue Badge bays share the same transfer space.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• There is an intercom at this entrance.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 164cm (5ft 5in).
• Comments View
  • The second set of doors are to the right as you enter.
  • One of the second set of doors is permanently held open and has a width of 82cm.

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Level Change (Main 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 moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located in the doorway.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are shallow.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played throughout the building.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Route finding signage is not available.
• The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is carpet and tiles.
• The lighting levels are bright.

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Staff Desks

• The nearest desk is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desks from the entrance/lift.
• Level access to the first floor desks is via lift.
• The desks are low (76cm or lower) in height.
• The desks have height adjustable chairs.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Kitchen Area

• There is a kitchen area on the first floor to the left in the staff office area.
• The door to the kitchen opens away from you.
• The door to the kitchen is permenently held open.
• The door to the kitchen is 87cm wide.
• The height of the kitchen units is 93cm.
• There are no low level kitchen units.
• The height of the sink is 93cm.
• The sink has a mixer tap.
• There is a fridge and freezer in the kitchen.
• The height to the handle on the fridge and freezer is 62cm.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the main foyer, to the right as you enter.
• The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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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 on the ground floor just off of the main foyer on the left.
  • This accessible toilet is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main 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 twist lock.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 193cm x 190cm (6ft 4in x 6ft 3in).
  • The toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm in front of the seat.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • 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.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a flashing fire alarm beacon within the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • 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 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located on the ground floor to the left, just off of the entrance lobby.
  • The female and male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets on the first floor in the lobby area facing the lift.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• There is a dog toilet or toileting area.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.