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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Health and Safety Services Occupation Health, First Aid and Biosafety Services.

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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 nearest designated bay is 69m (75yd 18in) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 83m (90yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • 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.
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  • Access to the car parking is via Booth Street or Higher Cambridge Street.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• 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 95cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • The ramp has a handrail on the right hand side going up.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the front entrance.
• There is not level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is high height.
• Lighting levels are bright.

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  • The reception area is immediately to the right as you enter the building.

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Level Change (Reception)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading to reception from the main corridor.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Inside Access

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

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the ground floor only.
  • People with mobility impairments can be seen in surgeries 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 clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the offices and surgeries 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.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the corridor next to the stairs.
  • There is 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 149cm x 237cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 9in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is not clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • No emergency alarm fitted in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is 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 is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are not mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 5in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 127cm (4ft 2in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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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
  • The female toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The female toilets are 19m (21yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located on the first floor.
  • The male toilets are 20m (22yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • The standard toilets are for staff only.

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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.

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• Comments View
  • The photograph shows the reception window next to the stairs, where visitors can speak to reception without having to overcome the medium step.