Access Guide
Summary
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Building
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- Services / Facilities within the building include; Occupational Health Service.
- The safety advisor is located above the occupational Health Service on the first and second floors.
- Safety Advisor link (new tab) - click here.
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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
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- Accessible toilet facilities are located just inside the entrance.
- Female standard toilet facilities are located just inside the entrance.
- Male standard toilet facilities are located just inside the entrance.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
The postcode to use for satnav is L3 5TR. - There is no visitor parking at the site.
The nearest parking is the Visitor Car Park (Campus Map Car Park 14) (opens in new tab) on Mount Pleasant. - For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
- From M62 at the end of the Motorway continue straight ahead onto Edge Lane (A5080 then A5047) and follow signs for Liverpool City Centre and the University.
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By Bus
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- There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
- The nearest bus stop is the Mount Pleasant stop on Oxford Street opposite the University College Union Building. The 699 University Service stops at this bus stop.
There are many bus routes that serve the campus and the surrounding area, including routes 6, 7, 61, 75, 76, 79, 80, 86, 699. - For more information on Merseytravel Buses please click here (opens new tab).
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By Train
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- The nearest Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
- The nearest mainline railway station is Liverpool Lime Street, which is approximately 1 km (0.6 miles) or 15 minutes walk from the University. Buses to the campus run from Elliot Street, close to the station. Liverpool Central or Edge Hill Merseyrail Train stations are within a similar travel distance.
- For more information on Merseyrail please click here (opens new tab).
- For more information on National Rail Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
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Useful Links
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- 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 details on parking at the campus including charges see the University's website Visitor Car Parking 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).
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Bedford House Car Park.
- The car park is located to the rear of the building.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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.
Site/Campus Car Park (Abercromby Square / Bedford Street South)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located in Abercromby Square and Bedford Street South.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
- There is/are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 260cm x 460cm.
- The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The marked zone is 120cm wide.
- The dimensions of the designated bays do vary in size.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- 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.
- This car parking area is on the south and west sides of Abercromby Square and also along Bedford Street South. It is effectively on street parking but has restricted access with security barrier control. Access is via Cambridge Street. The campus map is located in Bedford Street South. The 10 Blue Badge parking bays are located as follows; 1 Blue Badge parking bay outside 1-7 Abercromby Square. 2 Blue Badge parking bays in Bedford Street South opposite the Gordon Stephenson Building. 2 Blue Badge parking bays in Bedford Street South outside the Rendall Building. 2 Blue Badge parking bays in Abercromby Square outside 8 Abercromby Square. 3 Blue Badge parking bays opposite 8-14 Abercromby Square and next to the Sydney Jones Library.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
- This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- This entrance is signed with '28 Oxford Street Occupational Health Service'.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The door(s) is/are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 78cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 88cm (2ft 11in).
Counter (Occupational Health Counter)
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Counter
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- The counter is located to your left on entrance.
- The counter is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
- There is step-free access to the counter.
- There is not a clear unobstructed route to the counter.
- There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the counter which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
- The lighting levels at the counter are good.
- The height of the counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
- There is not a lowered section of the counter.
- The counter is not staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet and vinyl.
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Waiting Area
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- There is a waiting area close to the counter.
- 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.
- The bell at the reception at a height of 153cm.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There is a steep slope leading to the majority of Occupational Health Check up rooms.
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Circulation
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- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
- 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.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
Ramp(s) or Slope(s)
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Ramped/Sloped Level Change 1
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- There is a ramp/slope located in the corridor to the leading to all but one of the Occupational Health Rooms.
- The ramp/slope is used to access all but one of the Occupational Health Rooms.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is steep.
- The ramp/slope is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
- There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The width of the ramp/slope is 96cm (3ft 2in).
- The lighting levels at the ramp/slope are good.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to your right on entrance.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) 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 signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is low.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is light.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 75cm.
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is low.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 160cm x 200cm.
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 142cm 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 lateral transfer space is 67cm.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
- There is not 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) to the right of the toilet and wall is low.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not 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 a/are coat hook(s).
- The height of the coat hook is 161cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- 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 83cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) cannot 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 is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
- 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 88cm.
- 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).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 91cm (2ft 12in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.
Standard Toilet(s)
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
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Toilet Facilities
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- The female and male toilets are located in front of you on entrance.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is low.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 90cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.