Access Guide
Lifestyles - Cardinal Heenan
Honeys Green Lane
Knotty Ash
Liverpool
Merseyside
L12 9HZ
Tel: 0151 233 2345
Fax: 0151 233 2346
Email: Lifestyles@liverpool.gov.uk
Web: http://www.liverpool.gov.uk/lifestyles
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Tuesday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Wednesday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Thursday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Friday | 16:00 - 22:00 |
| Saturday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
| Sunday | 10:00 - 16:00 |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in West Derby.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Broad Green.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The car park surface is concrete.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
The car park is located within Cardinal Heenan School.
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 20m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park near the main entrance
Outside Access (the car park)
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 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 160cm (5ft 2in) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) 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.
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.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 5 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.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located opposite the main entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
The lift is 8m (26ft 2in) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.3m x 0.8m (4ft 3in x 2ft 7in).
The lighting level in the lift is bright.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
The lift does not have tactile markings.
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 10m (11yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located opposite the main entrance in the foyer.
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 165cm x 200cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 6in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
The lateral transfer space is 77cm (2ft 6in).
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 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 110cm (3ft 7in) high.
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
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located opposite the main entrance in the foyer.
The female toilets are 15m (16yd) 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 opposite the main entrance in the foyer.
The male toilets are 11m (12yd) 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.
Restaurant / Bar
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are not ordered from the service counter.
All tables are permanently fixed.
All chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
The type of food served here is from vending machines only.
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 6 steps.
There is a ladder type entrance into the water.
The pool is on a slightly raised area. There is a platform lift to access it.
Adapted Changing Room
There are adapted changing rooms available.
The adapted changing rooms are located next to the pool.
The adapted changing room is 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted changing room is 2m (6ft 6in) from the swimming pool.
The pool is on a slightly raised area. There is a platform lift to access it.
Additional Information
Staff do not 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.
