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Disabled Access Guide for North Western Hall
Lime Street
Liverpool
L1 1RD
Tel: 0151 904 6052
Email: liverpool-questions@cosmostudents.com
Web: http://www.cosmostudents.com/properties/liverpool/nwhalls.php
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include student accommodation in 62 flats.
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Liverpool.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Lime Street.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The name of the car park is Lime Street.
The car park is located to the rear of the hall.
Car park website http://www.apcoa.co.uk
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
Clearly signed and/or standard on street marked bays are available.
Standard marked parking bays are located on Lord Nelson Street.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 172cm (5ft 7in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
There are a further 10 medium, well-marked steps with no handrail, part the 2nd set of doors at this entrance.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located to the right of the main entrance as you face it.
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 single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The width of the ramp or slope is 92cm (3ft ).
Lift (Accessible Entrance Lift)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just inside the accessible entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.82m x 1.23m (2ft 8in x 4ft ).
The clear door width is 78cm.
There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
A key is required to operate this lift, available from reception.
A key will be issued to any resident needing to use the accessible entrance.
Reception
The reception desk is 15m (16yd) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk does not have a lowered section.
Lighting levels are medium.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
| Day | Opening Times (Reception) |
|---|---|
| Monday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 13:00 - 17:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
Photograph 2 shows the laundry, located on the ground floor. The washers and dryers are both accessible to wheelchair users.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on the right side going up.
There is a landing.
The stairs between floors 5 and 6 have a handrail on the left going up, and no landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the right of the entrances as you enter.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6.
The lift is 5m (16ft 4in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.34m x 1.4m (4ft 4in x 4ft 7in).
The clear door width is 88cm.
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 not have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does not have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controla are between 101 - 115 cm high.
The lighting level in the lift is low.
The lift does have Braille markings.
The lift does have tactile markings.
There is an easy ramp in front of the lifts on the ground floor.
Only 1 lift accesses the 6th floor.
Accommodation
Room Information
The establishment provides 4 adapted accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate adapted bathroom.
The adapted facilities are located in flat 105 on the 1st floor.
There is level access from an accessible entrance.
The room number viewed was 105D.
The width of the door to the room is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The bed is 54cm (1ft 9in) high.
The measurement between the bed base and floor is 25cm (9in).
Light switches are within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the room.
Other adapted facilities available in the bedroom are an accessible vanity unit sink.
Other adapted facilities available in the accommodation are lowered surfaces, 88 cm high, in the shared kitchen.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in adapted accommodation.
Adapted Bathroom
The information relates to the shared bathroom.
The dimensions of the bathroom are 159cm x 220cm (5ft 2in x 7ft 2in).
The door opens outwards.
The width of the door to the bathroom is 87cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a toilet roll holder.
There is a sink.
The height of the sink is 75cm (2ft 5in).
There is a mixer tap for the sink.
The tap type is lever.
There is a lateral transfer space.
The measurement for lateral transfer is 150cm (4ft 11in).
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
Wall mounted grab rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are no mirrors.
Disposal facilities are not available.
Bath and Shower
There is not a bath.
Wheel In Shower
There is a wheel in shower.
The shower head height is adjustable.
The type of shower controls used is lever.
There is no shower seat.
There are not handrails available.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted rooms
The colour contrast between external room door and wall is poor.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
The colour contrast between internal room door and wall is poor.
The colour contrast between external ensuite/bathroom door and wall is poor.
Lighting levels are medium.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted bathroom
The colour contrast between internal bathroom door and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
Lighting levels are medium.
Auxiliary Aids - general
Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
Flashing alarms are available.
Flashing fire alarms are in the rooms.
The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
Standard Rooms
Ground Floor Standard Rooms
Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
Standard Rooms on Other Floors
There are standard rooms on other floors.
The other floors can be accessed by lift.
Adjoining rooms are not available.
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.
