Birkenhead Family Court - County Court
Name of Court
Birkenhead Family Court - County Court
Address
Birkenhead County Court 76 Hamilton St, Birkenhead CH41 5EN
Opening Times
Court open
Monday to Friday 9am to 4pm
Telephone enquiries answered
Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm
Counter open
By prior appointment only for urgent Civil and Family Applications
Civil court civil.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Family court family.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Social security and child support sscsa-liverpool@justice.gov.uk
Breathing space enquiries birkenhead.breathingspace@justice.gov.uk
Telephone Number
Enquiries 0151 666 5800
Family court 0300 303 0642
Social security and child support 0300 123 1142
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Building Facilities
If you have a disability and need help coming to a hearing, please contact 0151 666 5800.
No parking
There are no parking facilities at this building, however paid off site parking is available at the rear of the building on Hinson Street.
Disabled access
A lift and accessible toilets are available.
Hidden Disabilities Sunflower network
Lanyards available on request.
Assistance dogs
Assistance dogs are welcome.
Hearing Loop
The building has a portable hearing enhancement system available by prior arrangement. Please contact the court by telephone or email to let us know of your requirements.
Security arch
For safety and security, all users and their possessions will be searched by security when they enter this building. We have a security arch. Please alert the security officer if you have a pacemaker.
Lift
Lifts are available in this building to access the first and fourth floors only.
Public toilets
Public toilets are available of the fourth floor.
Disabled toilet
Accessible toilets are available and are located on the fourth floor. Lifts are available to this floor.
Refreshments
Refreshments are available via a vending machine and water cooler.
Interview room
This court has interview room facilities.
Waiting Room
Separate waiting areas are available. Please contact the court for any special arrangements.
Baby changing facility
Baby changing facilities can be found on the fourth floor.
Prayer / Quiet room
A multi-faith prayer room is available.
Video facilities
For civil queries please contact civil.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk and for family queries please contact family.birkenhead.countycourt@justice.gov.uk
Wireless network connection
Wi-Fi is available in all areas of the court building. Please read notices on display.