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Disabled Access Guide for Waterside Nursery - Twelve Quays Campus
Wirral Metropolitan College
Morpeth Dock
Shore Road
Birkenhead, Wirral
CH41 1AG
Tel: 0151 551 7413
Email: waterside@wmc.ac.uk
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Introduction
Waterside Nursery is located within Twelve Quays Campus and shares its parking facilities.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Tuesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Wednesday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Thursday | 07:30 - 18:00 |
| Friday | 07:30 - 17:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Birkenhead.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Hamiliton Square.
There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is free for Blue Badge holders please inform reception of your arrival if you are a visitor.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.6m x 4.8m (11ft 9in x 15ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 21m (23yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
The car park surface is tarmac.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Additional car parking is available at the side of the main building.
There are no designated bays in the side car park, only standard bays.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 164cm (5ft 4in) wide.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a portable loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
The scooter can be used throughout the building.
Customers can charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The accessible toilet is 3m (9ft 10in) from the main entrance.
The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the reception foyer.
There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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 width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 230cm x 140cm (7ft 6in x 4ft 7in).
Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is not a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
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 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
At the time of surveying, the adapted toilet was being used for storage.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Unisex Toilets
The unisex toilet is located on the left as you enter.
The unisex toilets are 4m (13ft 1in) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the children's toilets.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 90cm (2ft 11in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level (unknown at time of research).
Staff are Text Relay aware.
Children are welcomed at the venue.
The photograph on the left shows one of the children's toilets.
The photograph on the right shows the baby changing table located in the children's toilets.
