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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Faculty of Humanities Office of the Dean and Faculty Administrator.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Manchester Oxford Road.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is between the Arthur Lewis Building and Coupland 1.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 600cm (13ft x 19ft).
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user not at all.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • Access to the car parking is via Booth Street or Higher Cambridge Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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Level Change (Inside Access)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor, leading to the toilets.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 71cm (2ft).

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• Comments View
  • The corridor leading to the ramp from the main entrance has an uneven surface.
  • The reception and some offices are on the ground floor.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are not clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the offices on the first and second floors.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • The accessible toilet is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the far end of the ground floor.
  • There is not level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 197cm (4ft x 6ft).
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 75cm (2ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (18in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
  • The hand dryer is 129cm (4ft) high.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
  • The sink is 75cm (2ft) high.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
  • There are two adapted toilets located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • Both adapted toilets are also used as standard female toilets.
  • Both adapted toilets are accessed by the easy ramp.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located at the far end of the ground floor.
  • The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the accessible entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There are two adapted toilets located at the rear of the ground floor.
  • Both adapted toilets are also used as standard female toilets.
  • Both adapted toilets are accessed by the easy ramp.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.