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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.
• 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 slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• 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 (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left side of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• 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 87cm (2ft 10in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open away from you (push).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 76cm (2ft 6in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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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.
• 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 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 not have level access.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
• Comments View
  • There are 100 standard rooms with 14 of those on the ground floor level from the main entrance and 11 basement level rooms.
  • None of the rooms were available to survey at the time of research.
  • This is female only accommodation.

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Library (Study Rooom)

• 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.
• The library does have computers with accessible software.

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Level Change (Library/Study Room)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the computers and rear books.
• There is / are 2 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are adjustable.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G-1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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 a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are further rooms.

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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 available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located to the left as you enter the main entrance.
  • The female toilets are 6m (6yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There are standard male toilets near the chapel on the lower floor.
  • The door here is 56cm wide.

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Standard Bathroom

• The bathroom is female.
• The standard bathroom is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access from an accessible entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • The bathroom door opens to 49cm wide.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located to the left of the female 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 the showers.
  • These showers are female showers as part of the accommodation.

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Outside Access (Chapel Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located down to the right of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door opening is 140cm (4ft 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 double width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 140cm (4ft 7in) wide.
• Comments View
  • This entrance is at the basement level.

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Level Change (Chapel Entrance)

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

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Inside Access (Chapel)

• There is level access to the service.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the lower chapel floor and adjacent male and female standard toilets from the chapel entrance.

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Level Change (Altar)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up at the rear of the lower floor in the chapel.
• There is / are 3 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Eating and Drinking

• The following information is for the refectory.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the chapel entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 68cm (2ft 3in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks and meals.

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Other Floors (Chapel)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B-G.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are the upper chapel room.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Chapel)

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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 to the right before the chapel hall doors.
  • The female toilets are 7m (7yd 1ft) from the chapel entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located to the left before the chapel hall doors.
  • The male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the chapel entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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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.