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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a spa, fitness suite and a swimming pool.

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Location

• There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest National Rail station is Port Sunlight.
• The nearest underground station is Hamilton Square.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the side and rear of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 8 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 290cm x 500cm (9ft 6in x 16ft 5in).
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 43m (47yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest Blue Badge bay is 65m (71yd 3in) 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 not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• 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 venue.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 143cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • 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 a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front and to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 9 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are 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.

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Lift (Hotel Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left of the hotel reception desk.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG,G,1,2,3.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• 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 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not 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 controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Other Floors (Fitness Suite)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG,G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The stairs are used to access the reception fitness suite on the lower ground floor.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There are turnstiles to enter and exit the fitness suite, adjacent to the reception desk.
  • There is also a 90cm wide automatic gate that opens away from you to bypass the turnstiles, opened by the receptionist.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • Dance Studio 1 is located to the left of the reception desk, accessed via 148cm wide double doors that open away from you.

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Fitness Suite

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• Access to Fitness Suite View
  • The fitness suite is located off the main corridor.
  • The fitness suite is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • There is step free access to the fitness suite.
  • Level access is by lift.
  • There are doors into the fitness suite.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are double.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The opening is 148cm wide.
• Fitness Suite (General) View
  • Staff receive some training in assisting disabled people.
  • Training provided is in house.
  • Equipment suitable for mobility or sensory impaired users includes a multi gym and rowing machines.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment.
  • There is level access to all of the equipment.

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Swimming Pool

• There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
• There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
• There is a wet side chair available.
• There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
• The hoist is manual.
• There are steps into the swimming pool.
• There are 3 steps.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
• There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.

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Accessible Changing Room

• There are accessible changing rooms available.
• The accessible changing room is located off the main corridor.
• The facility is 83m (90yd 2ft) from the lift.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The door is locked by a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room are 188cm x 300cm (6ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
• There is a lateral transfer space.
• As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
• The lateral transfer space is 131cm (4ft 4in).
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• There is a flush on the transfer side.
• Wall mounted rails are available.
• The toilet seat is 48cm (1ft 7in) above floor level.
• There is a sink.
• The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• The height of the sink is 72cm (2ft 4in).
• The tap type is lever.
• There is a mixer tap.
• There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
• The emergency alarm is fully functional.
• There is a locker within the accessible changing room.
• The locker is within reach for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a changing bench.
• There is a wheel in shower.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head and a shower chair.

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• Comments View
  • There are 4 similar accessible changing rooms in the same area.
  • There are 2 with transfer space to the opposite side.
  • The changing rooms have the same measurements.
  • There is a 90cm high drop down baby change table, in all the changing rooms.
  • The changing rooms are 4m from the pool area.

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Standard Changing Room (Male)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 39m (42yd 1ft) from the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 33m (36yd 3in) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the fitness suite.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).
• Shower facilities are available within the changing room(s).
• There is not level access to the shower facilities.
• The shower cubicle(s) / area is / are accessed via a shallow step.

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• Comments View
  • The female changing rooms are 18m from the reception desk, and 2m from the fitness suite.
  • There are similar facilities within the female changing rooms.

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Other Floors (Dance Studio 2)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG, G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • The stairs give access to the viewing gallery for the squash courts and the dance studio.

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Dance Studio 2

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• Comments View
  • The dance studio is 23m from the top of the stairs, to the right as you pass the squash court viewing gallery.
  • There is a single, 88cm wide door that opens away from you to the enter the dance studio.
  • Beyond the entrance there are 2, 16cm high steps with a handrail to the right leading to the dance studio area.
• Comments View
  • The dance studio is 23m from the top of the stairs, to the right as you pass the squash court viewing gallery.
  • There is a single, 88cm wide door that opens away from you to the enter the dance studio.
  • Beyond the entrance there are 2, 16cm high steps with a handrail to the right leading to the dance studio area.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 83m (90yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located within the accessible changing room area.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 188cm x 300cm (6ft 2in x 9ft 10in).
  • There is sufficient turning space in the cubicle for a wheelchair user.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 131cm (4ft 4in).
  • 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are clinical waste and sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (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 external door and wall is good.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are 4 accessible toilets within the accessible changing room area.

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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 within the standard changing rooms.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilet facilities within the female changing rooms.

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Entrance (Espa Spa)

• This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor.

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• Entrance View
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • 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 83cm.

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Reception (Espa Spa Reception)

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Espa Spa entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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Inside Access (Espa Spa)

• 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 spa areas.
• Motorised scooters are not welcomed in public parts of the venue.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Espa Spa)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located of the main corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m (16yd 1ft) from the Espa Spa entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Additional Info

• Documents are not available in Braille.
• Documents are not available in large print.
• A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service cannot be requested.