Access Guide
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 Mauldeth Road.
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Comments
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- Ashburne Hall is located on the Fallowfield Campus.
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.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The car park surface is loose chippings.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
- The main doors open away from you (push).
- The doors are double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 122cm (4ft) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
- The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
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Comments
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- The ramp overcomes the steps.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- There are 2 medium steps with no markings or handrails leading from the right of the main entrance up to a common room which is equipped with vending machines, a pool table, chairs and a TV.
- The photograph shows the common room.
- The photograph shows the 2 steps leading up to the common room from the main corridor.
Restaurant Bar Internal (Dining Room)
- Once inside, there is not level access to the service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
- Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 64cm (2ft).
- Menus are not available in Braille.
- Menus are not available in large print.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- The type of food served here is full breakfast, lunch and dinner menu.
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Comments
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- Late dinners are available for students who are unable to make meal times, prior notice is required.
- Packed breakfasts and dinners are also available to students.
- The nearest table is 95 metres (103.8 yards) from the entrance to the building.
Level Change (Dining Room)
- There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- Late dinners are available for students who are unable to make meal times, prior notice is required.
- Packed breakfasts and dinners are also available to students.
- The nearest table is 95 metres (103.8 yards) from the entrance to the building.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - Dining Room.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is bright.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- The stairs leading from the main corridor to the dining room do not have handrails on the first flight only.
- On reaching the landing area there are then 2 sets of stairs one on each side and both sets have handrails.
- The handrails are on the left hand side for the stairs on the right and on the right hand side for the stairs on the left.
Library (The Morley Library)
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in Braille.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books in large print.
- This library does not have a regular supply of books on tape or disc.
- There is not an ordering service.
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Comments
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- The library is for students residing at Ashburne Hall or Sheavyn House only, it is not open to other students.
- The library is a study area only and books cannot be taken from the premises.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 3.
- 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 right going up.
- There is a landing.
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Comments
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- There are identical sets of stairs located at either end of the building.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do not have level access.
Toilet with Adaptations
- 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.
- The accessible toilet is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located at the end of the main corridor .
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a unisex toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is locked by a sliding bolt.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 176cm x 195cm (5ft 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 110cm (3ft).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- Disposal facilities are not 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.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (18in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- 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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
- There are additional toilets which are also equipped with showers.
- These are on the 1st and 3rd floors for male students and on the 2nd floor for female students.
- There is a deep step into the showers in all of the toilets that are equipped with showers.
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 at the far end of the main corridor.
- The female toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the left of the main foyer.
- The male toilets are 3m (3yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- There are additional toilets which are also equipped with showers.
- These are on the 1st and 3rd floors for male students and on the 2nd floor for female students.
- There is a deep step into the showers in all of the toilets that are equipped with showers.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
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Comments
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- Takeaway cups are available from the dining room.
- The photograph shows the steps leading to the male rooms and toilets/bathroom.