Access Guide
Lifestyles - Peter Lloyd
Bankfield Road
West Derby
Liverpool
Merseyside
L12 0BQ
Tel: 0151 254 1968
Fax: 0151 233 3648
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 08:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 07:45 - 17:00 |
| Sunday | 09:00 - 17:00 |
Location
This venue is situated in West Derby.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Sandown Park.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4m x 6m (13ft 1in x 19ft 8in).
The nearest designated bay is 10m (11yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is concrete.
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.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
The car park is 15m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located outside the main entrance
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 automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
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 easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
Reception (Reception)
The reception desk is 2m (6ft 6in) 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.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are low.
Swimming Pool
There is 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 3 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
Changing Places (Partial)
Location and access
The facility is located to the right as you enter the changing area.
The facility is 20m (22yd) from the main 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 325cm x 245cm (10ft 7in x 8ft ).
The facility changing bench height is fixed.
The length of the bench is 180cm (5ft 10in).
The facility hoist is powered overhead.
The overhead hoist covers the changing bench and the toilet.
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 Changing Room
There are not adapted changing rooms available.
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 a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 51cm (1ft 8in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Adapted Toilet (Adapted Changing Room)
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.
There is Braille signage on or near the toilet door.
There is tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 20m (22yd) from the main 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 outwards.
The door is locked by a locking handle.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is heavy.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 325cm x 425cm (10ft 7in x 13ft 11in).
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 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 6in) high.
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.
Adapted Toilet (Gym Toilets)
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 38m (41yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left of the main entrance next to the gym.
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 140cm x 195cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 4in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 11in).
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 53cm (1ft 8in).
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder 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 poor.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
Standard Toilet (Gym Toilets)
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the pool changing rooms.
The female toilets are 56m (61yd) 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 in the pool changing rooms.
The male toilets are 68m (74yd) 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.
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.
This service cannot be requested.
Staff are trained to take TypeTalk calls.
