Access Guide
Woolton Swimming Pool
Quarry Street
Woolton
Liverpool
Merseyside
L25 7RS
Tel: 0151 4281804
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:00 |
| Saturday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
| Sunday | 08:15 - 14:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Woolton.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
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 light.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are light.
The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 4 steps to the area/service.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the rear 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 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 1m (3ft 3in) 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 not level access to the service.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are low.
No Level Access (Inside Access)
There is not a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 6 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
This level change can be avoided by using the accessible entrance.
Swimming Pool
There is level access from the changing area to the swimming pool.
There is not a ramped entrance into the water.
There is a hoist for wheelchair users to access the water.
The hoist is manual.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
There is a handrail on both sides of the ladder.
Changing Places (Partial)
Location and access
The facility is located at poolside, next to the accessible entrance.
The facility is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
There is level access to the facility.
Dimensions and features
You do not need a key for the facility.
The dimensions of the facility are 270cm x 300cm (8ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
The facility changing bench height is fixed.
The facility changing bench is free standing.
The length of the bench is 185cm (6ft ).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers the changing bench.
The sling is attached to the hoist by hook and loop.
The facility toilet is peninsular.
The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 110cm (3ft 7in).
The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 160cm (5ft 2in).
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
Drop down rails are provided.
As you face the toilet the drop down rails are on both sides.
The type of sink is fixed.
Wall mounted hand rails are available at the sink.
As you face the sink rails are available on both sides.
Disposal facilities are available.
A privacy screen is not available.
Wide tear off paper roll is not available.
The facility has a non slip floor.
A functioning emergency alarm is available.
It is not a push button style alarm.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the adapted changing room.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a shower chair.
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 4m (13ft 1in) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the adapted changing room.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 96cm (3ft 1in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 270cm x 300cm (8ft 10in x 9ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on both sides.
The lateral transfer space is 110cm (3ft 7in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
It is not a push button style of alarm.
Disposal facilities are 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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is not a toilet roll holder.
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 adapted 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 poor.
Lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located to the right hand side of the pool.
The female toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) 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 right hand side of the pool.
The male toilets are 6m (19ft 8in) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
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.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
