Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include The School of Social Sciences, The School of Environment and Development, The Granada Centre for Visual Anthropology the National Centre for e-Social Sciences and Arthurs Brew Cafe.
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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- The opening times given refer to when the building is unlocked and there are porters available.
- The building can be accessed 24 hours a day by swipe card holders.
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.
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
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- The car park is at the side of the venue.
- 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 41m (44yd 2ft) from the main e entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 56m (61yd 9in) 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.
- Multi-Storey Car Park D is located on the other side of the Humanities Bridgeford Street Building.
- Please see the guide for the Multi Storey Car Park D for more details.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite the Humanities Bridgeford Street Building.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in) wide.
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The doors open automatically.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 104cm (3ft 5in) wide.
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- The automatic doors are push pad operated and open towards you.
- There is also an automatic revolving door available at this entrance.
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.
Reception (Main Building)
- The reception desk is 9m (29ft 6in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is high height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- Lighting levels are low.
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- All internal doors are push pad operated automatic doors.
- Most require a swipe card to activate.
- All office doors have lowered coat hooks.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G- 4.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located on the right hand side of the ground floor atrium.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 4.
- The lift is 22m (24yd) from main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 129cm x 140cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
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- The lifts have hearing loops fitted.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Arthurs Brew Cafe)
- The following information is for the cafe.
- Once inside, there is level access to the service.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 66cm (2ft 2in).
- Menus are wall only.
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Picture menus are not available.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is sandwiches and snacks.
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- Arthurs Brew is located at the far end of the main foyer.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 25m (27yd) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, next to the stairs.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is required for the accessible toilet.
- The key is a radar key.
- The key can be obtained from reception.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 270cm (8ft 2in x 8ft 10in).
- Floor manoeuvring space is 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 170cm (5ft 7in).
- 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.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- 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 mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- 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 fair.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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- There are adapted toilets available in the same locations on all floors.
- The adapted toilets on the first and third floors have the transfer space on the left.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The showers are located in the ground floor adapted toilet.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower are handrails and a flip down seat.
- The height of the seat is 48cm (1ft 7in).
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on the ground floor next to the lift.
- The female toilets are 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the ground floor, next to the stairs.
- The male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are low.
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- The standard toilets contain larger cubicles, with grab rails fitted and doors that open outwards.
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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- The photograph shows the roll in shower within the adapted toilet on the ground floor.