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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self catering student accommodation located in blocks A, B, C, D, E, F, G, H and J.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The nearest National Rail station is Ardwick.
• 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.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• There is/are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• 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 dropped kerbs.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
• The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.

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• Comments View
  • A permit is required to use the car park.

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Outside Access (Reception Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located on Upper Brook Street.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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  • There is a push button to exit.

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Level Change (Reception Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 134cm (4ft 5in).
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / 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 step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (F Block)

• This information is for the entrance located on Blackstock Street.
• 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 door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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  • Access to blocks A, B, D, F, G, H, J is via a security gate on Blackstock Road accessed by key fob.
  • Access to Blocks C and E is via a security gate to the right of the reception entrance on Upper Brook Street.
  • The entrance openings are the same for each block.
  • The security gates are 83cm wide. The fob sensors are at a lowered height.

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Level Change (F Block)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located next to the Block F entrance.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 71cm (2ft 4in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Laundry Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high.
• The desk does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Rooms are located All blocks A-J no I.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
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  • Standard rooms on other floors with level access via the lift are located in Blocks A, B, D and F.

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Lift (F Block)

• The lift is located to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Block F Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in 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 not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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  • Controls are touch sensor operated.
  • Identical lifts are located in Blocks A, B and D.

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Other Floors (Block F)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are 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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  • Identical sets of stairs are located in all other blocks.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are not available.

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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.