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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; teaching rooms, Directorate of Nursing, Department of Mental and Behavioural Health.
  • Thompson Yates link (new tab) - click here.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground, second and third floor.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the second and third floors.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground, second and third floors.
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • From the 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. For sat nav users or for online directions, the postcode to be used is L3 5TR.
  • There is limited parking on the campus. For those visiting the north campus (north of Brownlow Hill) there is a visitor car park on Brownlow Street off Pembroke Place. For those visiting the central campus (between Brownlow Hill and Oxford Street) and the south campus (south of Oxford Street and Abercromby Square) there is a visitor car park off Mount Pleasant opposite the Metropolitan Cathedral. Visitors can also use the city council car park found at the bottom of Mount Pleasant towards the city centre (Mount Pleasant Car Park).
  • For more information on Highways England traffic information please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the venue.
  • The nearest bus stop is the Mount Pleasant stop on Brownlow Hill, outside the Computer Services Building. The 699 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).
• By Train View
  • 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 journey 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).
• 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 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).

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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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Building Parking (Whelan Building)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • 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 available.
  • There is/are 3 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 227cm x 384cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 134cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The parking is for staff only and is permitted parking.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Brownlow Street)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on Brownlow Street, designated Car Park 28 on the University Campus Map.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 230cm x 470cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 130cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located at the front of the car park.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment cannot be made by phone.
• 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 Brownlow Street Car Park Entrance.
  • There are barriers to enter and leave the car park with a push button that is 120cm in height to receive your ticket.

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Outside Access

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side 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 'Whelan Building'.
  • There is step-free 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.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 79cm.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the ground floor to the left, as you enter to access the lift.
  • There is stepped access to the link into the Thomas Yates building on the second and third floors.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • 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 varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The system is infrared.
  • There is an infrared hearing systems within rooms B086, B09 and B08a.
  • The hearing assistance system was not tested at the time of the survey.

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Ramp(s) / Slope(s) and Step(s)

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• Ramp / Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope located as you enter the building on the left.
  • The ramp/slope is used to access the lift and ground floor.
  • 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.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) located on the second floor.
  • The step(s) is/are used to access the Thomas Yates building.
  • There is/are 3 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.
  • There are also medium steps with a handrail on the left at the access into the Thompson Yates building on the third floor, these steps can be seen in photograph 3.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • 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 not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 90cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 98cm x 142cm.
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Lift (Third Floor Stairwell)

• The lift is located on the third floor.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main lift.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 3 and upper 3.
• The weight limit for the lift is 150kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is medium.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The dimensions of the lift are 73cm x 87cm.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the 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 high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 169cm x 300cm (5ft 7in x 9ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 medium.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • 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 a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 103cm and 136cm from the floor.
• 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is high.
  • 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 85cm (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) 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 90cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • The ambulant toilet does not have horizontal wall mounted grab rails.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a/are dropdown rail(s) on the left as you face the ambulant toilet(s).
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 83cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the right as you enter.
  • 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 high.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.