Access Guide
Lifestyles - Toxteth
Upper Hill Street
Toxteth
Liverpool
Merseyside
L8 1YR
Tel: 0151 7097229
Fax: 0151 2255803
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Toxteth.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Brunswick Station.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.7m x 3.6m (15ft 5in x 11ft 9in).
The nearest designated bay is 7m (22ft 11in) 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 unaided.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 12m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
Outside Access
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
Reception
The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) 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 trained to use the hearing system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are low.
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 39m (42yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located opposite reception on the left hand side.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is required for the adapted toilet.
The key is a radar key.
The key can be obtained from reception.
The door opens outwards.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 180cm x 380cm (5ft 10in x 12ft 5in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The tap type is push.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The adapted toilet is also an adapted changing room with a roll in shower.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located along the corridor opposite reception.
The female toilets are 19m (21yd) 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 along the corridor opposite reception on the left.
The male toilets are 26m (28yd) 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 is also an adapted changing room with a roll in shower.
Additional Information
Staff do 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.
This service cannot be requested.
Photograph shows the area where there are vending machines available. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
