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Disabled Access Guide for Cambridge Court
Unite Student Village
2a Cambridge Street
Liverpool
L7 7JB
Tel: 0151 904 6052
Fax: 0151 702 7648
Email: usv@unite-group.co.uk
Web: http://www.ljmu.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Liverpool Lime Street.
There are 20 accommodation blocks in Unite Student Village.
The only blocks with adapted accommodation are Cambridge Court and Cedar House.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 2.45m x 4.4m (8ft x 14ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 12m (13yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park surface is block paved.
Parking
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 12m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park near to the entrance ramp
Outside Access (the car park - Main Entrance Block B)
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 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (the car park - Main Entrance Block B)
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 155cm (5ft 1in).
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
The photograph shows the lower kitchen worktops which are 80 cm from the ground.
Other Floors
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 medium height.
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 (Flat 11 Room 1)
Room Information
The establishment provides 2 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located to the left as you enter the venue.
The bed is 46cm (1ft 6in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 2cm (0in).
Adapted Bathroom
The dimensions of the bathroom are 276cm x 182cm (9ft x 5ft 11in).
The door opens outwards.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
There is a sink.
The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 85cm (2ft 9in).
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 the ;left.
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
Accommodation (Flat 12 Room 1)
Room Information
The establishment provides 2 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The bed is 49cm (1ft 7in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
Adapted Bathroom
The dimensions of the bathroom are 262cm x 178cm (8ft 7in x 5ft 10in).
The door opens outwards.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
There is a sink.
The height of the sink is 78cm (2ft 6in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 89cm (2ft 11in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on the right.
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
Additional Information
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 easy ramp into the shower in flat 11 room 1.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the studio of flat 11 room 1.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the easy ramp into the shower in flat 12 room 1.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the studio of flat 12 room 1.
