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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

• For more information about the measures in place for Covid-19 please click here (new tab) .

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Sustainable Consumption Institute.

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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.
  • There is not a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • 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 bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 94cm (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 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• There is / are 2 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 leading into the building from the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 86cm (2ft).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 2.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • 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 meeting room on the first and second floors.

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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 18m (20yd) from the accessible 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 16m (17yd) 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.

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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.