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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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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.

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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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  • 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.

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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 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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.

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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.

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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.

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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 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.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • 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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  • 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).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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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).

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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 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.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.

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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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  • The photograph shows the roll in shower within the adapted toilet on the ground floor.