Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include Prescot Library and Prescot One Stop Shop.
- Related link Prescot Shopping Centre.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/prescot-shopping-centre
- Related link Prescot Library.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/prescot-library
- Related link Prescot One Stop Shop.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/knowsley-metropolitan-borough-council/access-guides/prescot-one-stop-shop
Location
- The venue is in a pedestrian area.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
- The nearest National Rail station is Prescot.
Opening Hours
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
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Venue Car Park
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- Parking is free for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the venue.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
- There is/are 10+ Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 350cm x 470cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 5in).
- The nearest Blue Badge bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Prescot library entrance.
- The furthest Blue Badge bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Prescot library 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 uneven surfaces.
- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- There are uneven surfaces on route to the shopping centre car park entrance caused by kerbstones and traffic calming ramps.
- There are Parent and Child Parking bays.
- The Parent and Child bays are located next to some of the Blue Badge bays.
Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located in the car park.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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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 not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.
- The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
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Comments
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- This entrance leads to a lobby area with stairs and a lift.
Other Floors (Car Park Entrance)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are 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.
Lift (Car Park Entrance)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left as you enter the car park entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the car park entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 196cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
- 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 not have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does not have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Entrance (Library - First Floor Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The main automatic door(s) is/are push pad or push button activated.
- The push pad or push button is 96cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
Outside Access (Prescot Shopping Centre - First Floor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the first floor of Prescot Shopping Centre.
- There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
- The push pad or push button is 90cm from floor level.
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 111cm.
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Ramp/Slope
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- The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the entrance.
- The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
Reception (Library, Museum and One Stop Shop)
- The desk/counter is 10m (10yd 2ft) from the first floor car park entrance.
- There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
- The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- There is a touch screen.
- The touch screen is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Comments
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- There is seating to the right of the reception desk.
- The seating has armrests.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Museum
- Exhibits cannot be audio described.
- Tactile signage for exhibits is not available.
- Braille signage for exhibits is not available.
- Touch tours are not available.
- Video tours are not available.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The hearing system is a fixed loop.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
- A deposit is not required for the hearing system.
- There is not a wheelchair to borrow.
Changing Places
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Location and access
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- The facility is located on the first floor, towards the rear of the library area.
- The facility is approximately 11m (12yd 1in) from the first floor car park entrance.
- There is level access to the facility.
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Dimensions and features
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- You do need a key for the facility.
- It is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from the main reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the facility are 280cm x 367cm (9ft 2in x 12ft).
- The facility changing bench height is adjustable.
- The facility changing bench is wall mounted.
- The length of the facility changing bench is 187cm (6ft 2in).
- The facility hoist is powered overhead.
- The overhead hoist covers all areas in cubicle.
- The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
- The facility toilet has a transfer space on both sides.
- The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 272cm (8ft 11in).
- The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- Wall mounted grab rails are available.
- As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- Drop down rails are provided.
- As you face the toilet the drop down rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- The type of wash basin is adjustable.
- Wall mounted grab rails are not available at the wash basin.
- Disposal facilities are available.
- A privacy screen is available.
- Wide tear off paper roll is available.
- The facility has not got a non slip floor.
- A functioning emergency alarm is available.
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Comments
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- The changing place is located through a locked door.
- The door is opened electronically from the main reception.
- Please ask a member of staff to open this door.
- The width of the door is 90cm.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
Standard Shower (Changing Place)
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the changing place.
- There is level access to the shower facilities.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- 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 first floor car park entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the rear of the library.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
- This is by lift.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 256cm (6ft 5in x 8ft 5in).
- 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 not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 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 cannot 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
- Baby change facilities are located in the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table once extended is 86cm (2ft 10in).
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Comments
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- The accessible toilet also serves as a standard unisex toilet.
- The accessible toilet is located through a locked door.
- The door is opened electronically from the main reception.
- Please ask a member of staff to open this door.
- The width of the door is 90cm.
- The door opens away from you (push).
- The door is heavy.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilet facilities are not available.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested 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 can be requested.
- Home visits / services are not available.