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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The nearest mainline station is Manchester Oxford Road.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • The car park is at the front of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There 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 / non stepped access from the car park to 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.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right the car park barrier on Hope Street.
• There is 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 doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in) wide.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Comments View
  • All entrance doors to each block are similar to this.
  • The laundry room door has just 1 similar door but it is only 70cm wide.
  • The second door at Stair B differs by being straight ahead as you enter where others are diagonally across.

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Outside Access (Social Space Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the central building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) 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 (Social Space Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance from the right.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 130cm (4ft 3in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Security Office Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the security office to the left of the main gate.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 69cm (2ft 3in) wide.

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Level Change (Security Office Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the secutity office from the main gate.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Reception (Social Space Welfare Office)

• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the Social Space entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is low.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Lift (Social Space)

• The lift is located to the right as you enter the Social Space block.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Social Space 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 97cm x 136cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 6in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does 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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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 8 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of several buildings here.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows is available.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Mobile hoists are available.
  • Other auxiliary aids available are available on request.
  • 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 in all blocks.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • None of the accessible rooms were available to survey at the time of research.
  • The photographs show one of the types of standard room which has a medium step leading into the en suite.
  • There are 433 rooms available here with 40 ground floor standard rooms.

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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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 6m (6yd 1ft) from the Social Space entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located round to the right as you enter the Social Space block.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 200cm (4ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 65cm (2ft 2in).
  • 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 a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • 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.
  • 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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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 and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the right as you enter the Social Space block.
  • The female and male toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the Social Space entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• 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.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show the laundry room.