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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Liverpool.
• The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The venue is in a pedestrian area.
• The nearest National Rail station is Lime Street.
• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • 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 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 400cm x 430cm (13ft 1in x 14ft 1in).
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are two additional parking bays within the car park under Crown Plan Halls.

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Outside Access (Main Building)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is a revolving door to the left of this entrance.

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Reception (Main Building)

• The desk/counter is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.

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• Opening Times View
  • The venue is open 24hrs.

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Inside Access (Main Building)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the communal area.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Communal Space

• There is a communal social area and laundrette within the main building.

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Accessible Toilet (Main Building)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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 approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located just beyond the reception area and to the left.
  • There is also an accessible toilet at the rear of the ground floor.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 152cm x 260cm (4ft 12in x 8ft 6in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (2ft 8in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • 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 toilets are not available.

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Outside Access (Block 1 Core C)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Inside Access (Block 1 Core C)

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors (Block 1 Core C)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.

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Lift (Block 1 Core C)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located just inside the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 230cm (3ft 11in x 7ft 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 lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Block 1 Core C)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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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 approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located just inside the entrance to the right.
  • There are accessible toilets in all the accommodation blocks on the ground floor similar to this one.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is required for the accessible toilet.
  • The key is not a radar key.
  • The key can be obtained from the main reception.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 280cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 2in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab 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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• 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 wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accommodation (Block 1 Core C)

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 6 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Block 1.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the first floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • This is by lift.
  • The room number viewed was C2 101.
  • The width of the door to the room is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 150cm x 150cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 11in).
  • The bed is 56cm (1ft 10in) high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are ceiling tracks for hoists.
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a touch pad for the towel rail in the toilet and adjustable facilities in the kitchen.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 300cm x 310cm (9ft 10in x 10ft 2in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door weight is light.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 170cm (5ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
  • There is not a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are not mirrors.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • There is no shower seat .
  • There are handrails available.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 6 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located on the ground floor.
  • Adjoining rooms are available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are available.
• Comments View
  • All accessible rooms can be finished to suit the needs of the student.

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Level Change (Block 2)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the entrance to Accommodation Block 2.
• There is/are 14 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Lift (Block 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the stairs.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-UG.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is to access the courtyard where Block 2 accommodations are located.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do not receive Deaf Awareness training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Home visits / services are not available.

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• Comments View
  • There is further accommodation similar to Block 1 Core C in Blocks 2 and 3.