Access Guide
Lifestyles - Austin Rawlinson
Conleach Road
Speke
Liverpool
Merseyside
L24 0TR
Tel: 0151 2332100
Fax: 0151 2332098
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Speke.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Hunts Cross Station.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 6 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 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 40m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located at the approach to the entrance
Outside Access (the car park)
There is 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 85cm (2ft 9in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Vending machines are available in the foyer.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located at the end of the main corridor to the right.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 35m (38yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.35m x 1.08m (4ft 5in x 3ft 6in).
There is not 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.
Adapted Toilet (Dry Side)
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 45m (49yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located at the end of the main corridor to the left.
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 136cm x 190cm (4ft 5in x 6ft 2in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 58cm (1ft 10in).
The tap type is lever.
Disposal facilities are not 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 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 112cm (3ft 8in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 6in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet (Dry Side)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located at the end of the main corridor to the left.
The female toilets are 39m (42yd) 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 at the end of the corridor to the left.
The male toilets are 50m (55yd) 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.
Swimming Pool
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a wet side chair available.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There are steps into the swimming pool.
There is a handrail on both sides of the steps.
There are 9 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
There is a stepped entrance into the small pool only and a ladder entrance into the large pool.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located off the foyer at the entrance to the changing area.
The adapted changing room is 18m (20yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 18m (20yd) from the swimming pool.
There is a stepped entrance into the small pool only and a ladder entrance into the large pool.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available in Braille.
Documents are not available in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
Due to club events and usage, please call 0151 2332100 to confirm general public opening times.
