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Photo from Liverpool John Moores University

Photo from Liverpool John Moores University


Disabled Access Guide for Atlantic Point

Opening Times

DayOpening Times
Monday08:45 - 17:45
Tuesday08:45 - 17:45
Wednesday08:45 - 17:45
Thursday08:45 - 17:45
Friday08:45 - 17:45
SaturdayClosed
SundayClosed

Location

The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.

The nearest mainline Railway Station is Moorfields.

There are 21 accommodation blocks on this site.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.

The car park surface is tarmac.

The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

Each parking bay is allocated to a resident.

Parking

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This venue does have its own car park.

The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.

The patron does not have to cross a road.

The car park is 6m from the venue's entrance.

The convenient dropoff point is located at the bottom of the entrance ramp

The photograph shows the route leading from the car park to the entrance.

Outside Access (the car park - Main Entrance)

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There is not level access to the service.

The main doors open towards you (pull).

The doors are single width.

The doors are heavy.

The door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (the car park - Main Entrance)

There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.

The ramp or slope is located leading from the car park to the entrance.

The ramp or slope is easy.

The ramp or slope is permanent.

The width of the ramp or slope is 330cm (10ft 9in).

All blocks have ramped access.

Reception

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The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) from the front entrance.

There is level access to reception from the entrance.

The reception desk is high.

Lighting levels are bright.

There is a hearing assistance system.

The hearing system is a fixed loop.

Staff are trained to use the hearing system.

The hearing loop is portable.

The reception desk has a lowered section.

The opening times given are for reception.

Inside Access

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There is level access to the service.

There is not a hearing assistance system.

The lighting levels are bright.

Portable loops are available from the Central Disability Team on 0151 904 6052.

The photograph shows the lower kitchen worktops which are 80 cm from the ground.

Other Floors

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The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.

There are 15+ steps between floors.

The lighting level is bright.

The steps are clearly marked.

The steps are deep.

The steps do have handrails.

The steps have a handrail on both sides.

There is a landing.

The services on the floors which are not accessible are further flats.

Accommodation

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Room Information

The establishment provides 1 adapted accommodation facility with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.

The adapted facilities are located on the ground floor.

The bed is 45cm (1ft 5in) high.

The measurement between the bed base and floor is 27cm (10in).

Adapted Bathroom

The dimensions of the bathroom are 235cm x 196cm (7ft 8in x 6ft 5in).

The door opens outwards.

There is a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.

The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).

There is a sink.

The height of the sink is 74cm (2ft 5in).

The tap type is lever.

There is a lateral transfer space.

The measurement for lateral transfer is 124cm (4ft ).

As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.

Wall mounted grab rails are available.

As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.

There are no mirrors.

Bath and Shower

There is not a bath.

Wheel In Shower

There is a wheel in shower.

The type of shower controls used is twist/turn.

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms

Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom

The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.

Auxiliary Aids - general

Standard Rooms

Ground Floor Standard Rooms

Ground floor rooms do not have level access.

Standard Rooms on Other Floors

There is a ceiling track hoist fitted from the bed to the en-suite and one in the en-suite between the toilet and the shower.

The details given are for room 2, flat 26, Block D.

Room 1, flat 120, block 7 has a hearing loop fitted.

Additional Information

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All staff receive disability awareness training.

Documents can be requested in Braille.

Documents can be requested in large print.

Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.

A member of staff trained in BSL is not generally on duty, but can be requested.

Portable loops can be requested from the Disability team on 0151 904 6052.

The photograph shows the Block D accommodation.

Additional Information

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The photograph shows the ceiling track hoist leading from the bed to the en-suite.

Additional Information

Additional Image

The photograph shows the ceiling track hoist leading from the toilet to the shower.