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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms , standard changing rooms with showers also standard and accessible toilets,.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; stables and outbuildings, car park.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located within the reception area on the ground floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located along the ground floor student/staff corridor.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located along the ground floor student/ staff corridor.
  • Standard changing facilities are located along the ground floor student/staff corridor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the standard changing rooms along the ground floor student/staff corridor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Leahurst Campus is rurally located near Neston 12 miles to the south of Liverpool on the other side of the River Mersey. From the M53 take the junction to the B5151 (Willaston Road) and follow signage to the campus on the A540.
  • There is onsite parking available for visitors, students and staff. Blue Badge Parking is available throughout the campus.
  • For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The A540 Chester High Road is served by local bus services 7XR9 and 62 Neston although the nearest bus stop is over 600m away.
  • For more information on Merseytravel buses please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Neston.
  • Neston station is located within the nearby town which is approximately 2 miles away. Hooton railway station is located just over 2 miles away towards Ellesmere Port.
  • For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more details on how to get to the campus, please see the University's website Visiting the University page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information and updates on public transport in the Liverpool City Region, please see the Merseytravel website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For more information on national bus company Arriva who operate a dedicated route traveling between the University city centre campus and the student village (bus service 699) please see their website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Services Advice and Guidance please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 795 1000.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 795 0319.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Human Resources please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0151 794 6771.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on University Campus Map please click here (opens new tab).
• The main University switchboard number is 0151 794 2000.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Leahurst Campus)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the right beyond the site campus entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
  • The maximum height is 240cm (7ft 10in).
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the main building entrance.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors, staff and students.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception area and counter.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'The Philip Leverhulme Equine Hospital'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 84cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • There is a push pad/button to exit the main automatic doors.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 84cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance and steps.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 1cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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Outside Access (Rear Courtyard / Stables Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building in the courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to the staff/student corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the UCard reader is 122cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 69cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is only used for staff/students and authorised personnel.

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Outside Access (Rear Courtyard)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building in the courtyard.
  • This entrance gives access to student/staff corridor.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 135cm (4ft 5in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the UCard reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located on the pathway leading to the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 6cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located straight ahead beyond the entrance doors.
  • The reception point is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 102cm .
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 70cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is obstructed.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the staff/ students corridor approaching the teaching rooms.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Ramp(s) or Slope(s)

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• Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1 View
  • There is a ramp/slope located along the staff/student corridor.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the teaching rooms and facilities either side of the corridor.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.

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Standard Changing Room (Male Changing Rooms)

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• Location and Access View
  • This standard changing room is located along the ground floor staff/students corridor.
  • This standard changing room is approximately 5m from the rear courtyard/stables entrance.
  • The standard changing room is approximately 12m from the stables.
  • There is step-free access to the standard changing room.
  • A key is not required for the standard changing room.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the standard changing room door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • There is no lock for the toilet door.
  • The width of the standard changing room opening is 88cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Changing Facilities View
  • The dimensions of the standard changing room are 280cm x 430cm.
  • The fixtures/facilities available in the standard changing room include; a wash basin and a toilet.
  • Other fixtures/facilities available include; lockers and standard shower.
  • This is a male changing room.
  • The type of flooring in the changing room is vinyl.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the standard changing room.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is no seating available within the changing room.
  • There are lockers within the changing room.
  • There is not a/are not locker(s) within reach for a wheelchair user.
  • There is not a water dispenser available.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 123cm and 143cm from the floor.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the changing room.
  • There is a/are general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • The lighting levels in the changing room are good.
• Comments View
  • The female standard changing rooms are next to the male changing rooms.
  • There is a further set of male and female changing rooms along the corridor.

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Standard Shower (Male Changing Rooms)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the male standard changing rooms.
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• There is a 12cm step into the shower cubicle.
• The shower head has an adjustable shower head.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right of the reception desk in the foyer area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 87cm.
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 178cm x 256cm.
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 97cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 92cm (3ft).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is fair.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is fair.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located beyond the rear courtyard entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the rear courtyard entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are also standard toilets located within the male and female changing rooms.

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Stable / Courtyard

• The courtyard is located to the rear of the venue, it contains stables and various outbuilding.
• The courtyard surface is concrete/tarmac with various gradient slopes.
• Access to the courtyard is for staff/students and authorised personnel.