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Introduction

• Related link Owens Park - Central Administration Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/owens-park-central-administration-building
• Related link Owens Park - Main Hall, Bar and Dining Room.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/owens-park-main-hall-bar-and-dining-room

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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The nearest mainline station is Mauldeth 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 not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Owens Park Car Park.
• The car park is located in front of Owens Park Reception.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • There may be parking spaces nearer each of the halls made available by prior arrangement.

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Outside Access (Tower Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the tower block.
• 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.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • 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 (Tower Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Mall Court Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the block.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 110cm (3ft 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 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.
• Comments View
  • The first door is the gate shown, which has a push pad to exit.
  • Doors here require swipe cards to access.
  • Green Court has similar gated entrances.

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Outside Access (Little Court Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the 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 86cm (2ft 10in) 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 (Little Court Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance from accommodation blocks.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are low.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.

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• Comments View
  • The Little Court lower entrance can be used to avoid these steps and the steps leading down to the dining hall.

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Outside Access (Little Court Lower Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of Little Court.
• 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 86cm (2ft 10in) 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.

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Level Change (Little Court Lower Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the step from rear blocks.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up at the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are 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.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ 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 left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are further rooms.

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Other Floors (The Tower)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
  • 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 both sides.
  • There is not a landing.
• Comments View
  • The stairs split after floor 1 and then offer a handrail on either side.

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Lift (The Tower)

• The lift is located ahead as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5-6-7-8-9-10.
• The lift is 14m (15yd 11in) from the tower entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 126cm x 206cm (4ft 2in x 6ft 9in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are up to 130cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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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 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 vailable on request.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • There are 1056 room here throughout The Tower, The Mall, The Limes, Tree Court, Little Court and Green Court.
  • Only The Tower has level access by lift to all floors there.

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Eating and Drinking (Little Court Dining Hall)

• The following information is for the refectory.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Little Court Rear Entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 69cm (2ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are not available on request.
• 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 hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Level Change (Little Court Dining Hall)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down into the dining hall from the side of the building.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.

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  • There are steps at either side of the hall here with alternating handrails.
  • The lower rear Little Court entrance can be used for less steps or there is the main dining hall and bar available nearer the tower.

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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 in room corridors.
  • The female and male toilets are 20m (21yd 2ft) from the mall entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • Doors to standard toilets are 60cm wide in most blocks and 68cm wide in the tower.
  • There are several similar standard toilets and showers throughout each corridor on each floor of each block.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located next to the standard toilets.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 deep step leading into showers.

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Standard Bathroom

• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The facilities available in the standard bathroom include a bath.

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• Comments View
  • Some bathroom doors are narrow and some offer showers above the bath.

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Toilet with Adaptations

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

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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.