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Summary

• This is a resource centre.
• Services within this area include: Start creative courses for mental wellbeing.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Cornbrook Enterprise Centre is located south west of Manchester city centre, off the A56. From the A57(M) Manchurian Way Ring Road take the exit signed A56 Altrincham, Trafford Park, The Quays onto Deansgate Interchange. Exit the roundabout onto the A56 marked STRF'D. Proceed along the A56 for approximately 260m and turn left onto Barrack Street. Cornbrook Enterprise Centre is located on the left after approximately 132m.
  • On site parking is available off Barrack Street, however there are no Blue Badge bays.
• By Bus View
  • The nearest bus stop is Hulme Hall Road, which is served by buses 255, 291, 720 and the X50. From the bus stop turn onto Barrack Street. After approximately 69m cross Anne Nuttall Road. There is no designated crossing point. Continue along Barrack Street for approximately 52m and cross the access road to the Cornbrook Enterprise Centre car park. After approximately 28m turn left onto Quenby Street. The Quenby Street entrance to Cornbrook Enterprise Centre is on the left after approximately 38m.
• By Train View
  • The nearest station is Deansgate, which is 0.6 miles from Cornbrook Enterprise Centre. From Deansgate Station (Stop C) take the 255 or X50 bus to Hulme Hall Road bus stop.
• By Tram View
  • The nearest Metrolink stop is Cornbrook. From the tram stop exit onto Cornbrook Road and turn left. Proceed along Cornbrook Road for approximately 57m. Cross over Dinton Street at the designated crossing point. Continue along Cornbrook Road for approximately 59m and turn left onto Bridgewater Way (A56). Proceed along Bridgewater Way for approximately 30m and cross over Westminster Street. Continue along Bridgewater Way for approximately 26m and use the designated crossing points to cross over Trentham Street and Ellesmere Street. Continue along Bridgewater Way for approximately 78m to the pedestrian crossing and cross over Bridgewater Way. Continue along Bridgewater Way for approximately 14m and cross over Cleworth Street. Continue along Bridgewater Way for approximately 101m and turn right onto Barrack Street, crossing over Barrack Street. After approximately 69m cross Anne Nuttall Road. There is no designated crossing point. Continue along Barrack Street for approximately 52m and cross the access road to the Cornbrook Enterprise Centre car park. After approximately 28m turn left onto Quenby Street. The Quenby Street entrance to Cornbrook Enterprise Centre is on the left after approximately 38m.
• Useful Links View
  • Please click on the link below for Stagecoach bus timetables and travel information.
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  • Please click on the link below for Metrolink timetables and travel information.
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Getting Help and Assistance

• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• The alternative formats documents can be provided in include; Braille on request, large print on request and different languages on request.
• There is not a wheelchair to borrow to use around the building.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• Home visits services are not available.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is located at the rear of the building, off Barrack Street.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There is/are 0 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are level changes with no dropped kerbs.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking and Drop-off Details View
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Getting To (Start - Meeting Room/Studio)

• Start - Meeting Room/Studio is/are located along the left hand corridor of Cornbrook Enterprise Centre.
• Access to Start - Meeting Room/Studio is via the Car Park entrance.
• Enter via the Car Park entrance, turn left and go through the manual single door. Start - Meeting Room/Studio is located on the right.
• There is step free access to Start - Meeting Room/Studio.
• Start - Meeting Room/Studio is approximately 3m from the Car Park entrance.
• There is a/are manual, heavy, single door(s) between the Car Park entrance and the department/service.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• There is flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park at the rear of the building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 81cm.

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Outside Access (Quenby Street Entrance)

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• Entrance Details View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on Quenby Street.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 145cm (4ft 9in).
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 116cm (3ft 10in).
  • There is not a hand sanitiser.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The door(s) is/are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 110cm.

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Reception (Cornbrook Enterprise Centre Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located at the rear of the building.
  • The reception point is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Car Park entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not visible from the entrance.
  • There is step free access to the reception point.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, glazed screens or mirrors behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is high (110cm+).
  • There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Signs and universally accepted symbols or pictograms, indicating lifts, stairs, WCs, circulation routes and other parts of the building are not provided in the reception area.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • The type of flooring is vinyl/laminate.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • The waiting room / area does not have background music playing.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the waiting room / area.
  • There is not a television.
  • Vending machines are not available.
  • A water dispenser is not available.
  • There is not a play area or toys/books for a child to play with.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest within the seating area.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in walkways and corridors is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails are not provided in corridors.
  • Seating is provided in some corridors.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage and Wayfinding View
  • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in public areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.

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Opening Times

• Opening times do vary depending on timetabling.

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Room / Area (Start - Meeting Room/Studio)

• There is / are 1 room(s) / area(s) available.
• The name / number of the room / area surveyed was; Start - Meeting Room/Studio.
• The room / area is approximately 3m from the Car Park entrance.
• There is not level access to the room / area.
• There is a/are door(s) into the room / area.
• The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is/are single width.
• The door(s) is/are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The type of flooring is carpet.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is not a bed / couch.
• There is a chair.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• The chair(s) is/are height adjustable.
• There are some chairs with armrests available.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The room / area does not have background music playing.
• There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the room / area.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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Level Change (Meeting Room/Studio)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in the doorway to the Meeting Room/Studio.
• There is/are 1 step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are shallow (2cm - 10cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located along the corridor and to the right as you enter Cornbrook Enterprise Centre via the Car Park entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Car Park entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 2in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 106cm from floor level.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the right.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is not an emergency alarm.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 164cm and 174cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
• Accessible Shower View
  • The shower does not have an unobstructed minimum 150cm x 150cm turning space.
  • There is a shower unit with a detachable shower head.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable shower head cannot be placed between 105cm and 185cm when mounted.
  • There is a flip-down/tip-up seat for the shower.
  • The seat/chair is not height adjustable.
  • The height of the flip-down/tip-up or fixed seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There are not horizontal and/or dropdown rails available on both sides of the shower seat.
  • The colour contrast between the shower rails and wall is poor.
  • There is not a vertical grab rail for the shower.
  • There is not an emergency alarm for the shower.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the corridor and to the right as you enter Cornbrook Enterprise Centre via the Car Park entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 4m from the Car Park entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • It was not possible to access the male toilet.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 88cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
  • Lighting levels are good.

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Related Access Guides

• To view other Detailed Access Guides that are related to this one please use the links below.
• Start - Painting and Drawing Studio 1 link (new tab) - click here.
• Start - Textiles Studio link (new tab) - click here.
• Start - Ceramics Studio link (new tab) - click here.
• Start - Studio link (new tab) - click here.