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Overview

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• About View
  • The Nancy Rothwell Building is a very large rectangular building with eight floors.
  • The building has four clearly signed areas (Cores 1-4) where identical banks of lifts and self contained stairwells are located.
  • The floors are signed as Basement, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
    This is slightly different inside the lifts where control buttons are marked as 0 instead of Ground and -1 instead of Basement.
  • There is internal step-free access between the Nancy Rothwell Building and Engineering Building B via a sloped link bridge on the second floor.
    There is also step-free level access between the Nancy Rothwell Building and Engineering Building B on the basement floor.
    Cores 5 and 6 are located in Engineering Building B.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street Blue Badge Bay parking and a public car park nearby.
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  • The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road.
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  • Engineering Building B is joined to the Nancy Rothwell Building on the basement and second floors and is most commonly accessed via this building.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free and level.
• There are some bollards, with a high colour contrast, on the approach to the building.
• The Nancy Rothwell Building has three entrances. All three entrances provide step-free level access to the ground floor.
  There are push pad activated, single automatic doors available at all three entrances (the alternative being manual revolving doors).
• The entrances are signed as South, North and East.
• The South Entrance is located off Booth Street East and is the closest entrance to Core 4
  The North Entrance is located in Grosvenor Street and is the closest entrance to Core 1. The East Entrance is located in Rumford Street and is the closest entrance to Core 3.
• Internal access from Engineering Building B is via a sloped link bridge on the second floor with a slight gradient.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• However, there is restricted (key card) access between Cores 1 to 4 on some floors (particularly floors 4-6).
• Therefore, it may be necessary to use a specific core lift to access some rooms or services if they are in a restricted area.
• Signage is provided to help with this.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Overhead and wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  Information boards are also provided with journey times and details on which core lifts to use for specific rooms and services.
• There are manual doors to access core lobbies where toilets, stairs and lifts are located.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

• There are 10+ toilets with adaptations.
• Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
• The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
• Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the majority of male and female standard toilets.
• The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors.
• The gender neutral toilet facilities are located on all floors, in Core 3.
• The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, near the North Entrance.
• Parent and baby changing facilities are located on the first floor, in Core 3.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off Booth Street East, close to the South Entrance.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 8 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 75m from the South Entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • The marked zones around the parking bays have a low colour contrast.
    Building works and bins were obstructing some of the parking bays at the time of the survey.
    Not all of the parking bays are signposted.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
  • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Grosvenor Street, outside the North Entrance.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located off Booth Street East.
  • The name of the car park is The Aquatics Centre Car Park (APCOA).
  • For more information on The Aquatics Centre Car Park click here.

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Entrance (South)

• This entrance is located off Booth Street East.
• 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 is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
• A key card is required for access out of hours.
  The height of the key card reader is 95cm. There are also revolving manual doors at this entrance.
  The East Entrance is located at the opposite side of the foyer and has identical access.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.

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Entrance (North)

• This entrance is located in Grosvenor Street.
• 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.
• The door opens towards you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 95cm.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
• There are also revolving manual doors at this entrance.

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Lift (Core 2)

• The lift surveyed is located in Core 2.
• The distance from the North Entrance is 75m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• All floors (Basement, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 130cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 238cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
• There are identical banks of lifts in Cores 1, 3 and 4.

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Stairs (Core 2)

• The stairs surveyed are located in Core 2.
• All floors (Basement, Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6) can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• 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 and 45cm.
• There are identical stairwells in Cores 1, 3 and 4.
  There are also additional stairs between floors in some of the open plan areas.

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Changing Places

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• Location and Access View
  • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located next to Café Change, near the North Entrance.
  • The distance from North Entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • A RADAR key is required for access to this facility.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 106cm.
  • The door has a locking handle (with a RADAR key to access).
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The dimensions of the facility are 300cm (width) x 390cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
• Toilet Details View
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
  • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 200cm.
  • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 78cm.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 49cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 80cm from the floor.
• Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
  • The changing bench is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the changing bench is 180cm.
  • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses the changing bench and the toilet.
• Shower Details View
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is no shower seat.
• Other Facilities View
  • There is a fixed height wash basin.
  • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 86cm from the floor.
  • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
  • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 122cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The facility has a sanitary bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • A privacy screen is available.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Core 2 - Example Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor in Core 2.
  • The distance from North Entrance is 100m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 218cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 76cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 125cm and 176cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Core 3 - Example Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the second floor, in Core 3.
  • The distance from Core 3 lift is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has manual doors, a lift and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 220cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 106cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 102cm and 171cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.

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Shower with Adaptations (Fourth Floor - Core 4)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located on the fourth floor in Core 4, next to the Doctoral Academy.
  • The distance from Core 4 lifts is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the shower has a lift and step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head.
  • The shower controls are lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The facility has no disposal facilities.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a mirror in the adapted shower room.
    There are two coat hooks which are at heights of 120cm and 180cm from the floor.

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Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (First Floor - Core 3)

• The room surveyed is located on the first floor, in Core 3.
• The distance from Core 3 lift is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and a lift.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
• The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
• The height of the baby change facility when in use is 82cm.
• There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
• The wash basin has a push tap.
• The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.