Access Guide
Lifestyles - Tennis Centre
41 Wellington Road
Wavertree
Liverpool
Merseyside
L15 4JP
Tel: 0151 2938350
Fax: 0151 2938356
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 18:00 |
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.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 10 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.8m x 6m (12ft 5in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 20m (22yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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 5m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the entrance
Outside Access (the car park)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 174cm (5ft 8in) wide.
No Level Access (the car park)
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.
The width of the ramp or slope is 129cm (4ft 2in).
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The hearing system is a fixed loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are not trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
The spectator viewing area is accessed via 7 medium steps and 1 deep step with handrails on both sides.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left hand side, past reception.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 292cm x 336cm (9ft 6in x 11ft ).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 198cm (6ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
Position of fixtures in adapted 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 adapted 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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 115cm (3ft 9in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 75cm (2ft 5in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
There are baby changing facilities in the adapted toilet.
The adapted toilet/ changing area and the standard toilet/ changing area have level access wheel in showers.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the left hand side, past reception.
The female toilets are 22m (24yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located to the left hand side, past reception.
The male toilets are 28m (30yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The adapted toilet/ changing area and the standard toilet/ changing area have level access wheel in showers.
Additional Information
Staff do 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 skills is not generally on duty.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
