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Disabled Access Guide for Great Newton Hall
Lower Gill Street
Liverpool
L3 5BA
Tel: 0151 904 6052
Email: disability@ljmu.ac.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 4 blocks on this site A,B,C and D.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The convenient dropoff point is located at the entrance
The photograph shows the convenient drop off point at the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on Lower Gill Street.
There is not level access to the service.
The intercom is in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The photograph shows the gated access to the courtyard.
Outside Access (Management Office)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
Level Change (Management Office)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading from the pavement to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Outside Access (Accommodation Block A)
There is level access to the service.
The intercom is not in a position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.
There are moderate slopes leading to the entrances of Blocks B, C and D.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) from the front entrance.
The reception desk is high.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Office opening times are Monday - Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Inside Access (Courtyard)
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Level Change (Courtyard)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in the courtyard.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There are a series of easy to moderate ramps in the courtyard.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 6.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.1m x 1.33m (3ft 7in x 4ft 4in).
There is 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 lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located on the left as you enter each block.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 195cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 4in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There is an adapted toilet at the entrance to each block.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 0 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
Adapted Bathroom
Bath and Shower
Wheel In Shower
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
Auxiliary Aids - general
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
Standard room door widths are not wide enough for wheelchair users.
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.
This venue has no adapted rooms.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
