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The Edge

Talbot Road, Stretford, M16 0PX

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Access Guide

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Access To (The Edge)

  • The Edge is located on the first floor of the hotel extension, to the left as you exit the extension lift.
  • The distance from the extension lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located outside the entrance to The Edge.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor of the hotel extension.

Entrance (Stand A Concourse - Hospitality)

  • This entrance is located on the Stand A concourse.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.

Lift (Hotel Extension)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile and Braille markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 145cm (width) x 148cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a medium colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter.
  • The ground, first, second, third, fourth and fifth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are double manual doors to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Hospitality (The Edge)

  • The Edge is located on the first floor of the hotel extension, to the left as you exit the extension lift.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request .
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a bar in this area.
  • The height of the counter is 121cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • The type of service provided in this room can vary.
  • The layout of the room varies according to what it is being used for.
  • Viewing Area View
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • The doors open both ways.
    • The width of the opening is 210cm.
    • There is step-free level access into the viewing area.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats with armrests.
    • There is stepped access to all seating.

The Hodgkiss Bar and Terrace

  • The Hodgkiss Bar and Terrace is located at the back of Stand A, outside of The Edge.
  • There is step-free level access into the bar.
  • The height of the counter is 119cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: high stools.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: high tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.

Designated Viewing Area (Stand A)

  • The designated viewing area surveyed is located at the back of Stand A, outside of The Edge.
  • There is step-free level access to the designated viewing area.
  • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open both ways.
  • The width of the opening is 210cm.
  • The designated viewing area is not clearly marked or signed.
  • There are 7 designated spaces for wheelchair users.
  • The view from this area is clear from obstructions.
  • Companions sit next to you.
  • There is a member of staff available for assistance.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Seating available in this area includes: flip down seats with armrests.
  • There is a toilet with adaptations close to the designated viewing area (within approximately 50m).
  • Step-free level access to the designated viewing area is via The Edge.
  • Please see the Detailed Access Guide for The Edge for further information regarding access and facilities.

Toilet with Adaptations (The Edge - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor outside The Edge.
    • The distance from the lift is 100m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are manual doors along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The width of the opening is 77cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 118cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.