Access Guide
Lifestyles - Ellergreen
Carr Lane
Norris Green
Liverpool
Merseyside
L11 2XY
Tel: 0151 2336295
Fax: 0151 2336298
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 21:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 21:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 21:30 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 21:30 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 21:30 |
| Saturday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 15:00 |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Norris Green.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Fazakerley.
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 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd) 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 36m from the venue's entrance.
Outside Access (Carr Lane)
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 137cm (4ft 5in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 145cm (4ft 9in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 5m (16ft 4in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is low.
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.
This venue does play background music.
The lighting levels are low.
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 24m (26yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located past reception to 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 door is locked by a locking handle.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 230cm x 240cm (7ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 135cm (4ft 5in).
The tap type is lever.
There is a functional emergency alarm available.
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 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 113cm (3ft 8in) 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 77cm (2ft 6in) high.
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 on the dry side also has a roll in shower.
There is also an adapted changing room including a toilet and a roll in shower on the wet side.
There is a baby change room in the wet side changing village.
Standard Toilet (Dry Side)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located past reception to the left hand side.
The female toilets are 24m (26yd) 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 past reception to the left hand side.
The male toilets are 24m (26yd) 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 on the dry side also has a roll in shower.
There is also an adapted changing room including a toilet and a roll in shower on the wet side.
There is a baby change room in the wet side changing village.
Restaurant / Bar
All tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Vending machines only are available here.
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 not steps into the swimming pool.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located in the communal changing village.
The adapted changing room is 40m (44yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 15m (16yd) from the swimming pool.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents are not available 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.
This service cannot be requested.
There is Braille and tactile signage on doors. Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
