Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include St Peter's Church and Chaplaincy, a lecture theatre used by the university, Access Summit and the University IT Services.
- Sunday Services are also held in the Lecture Theatre at 11.00.
- Parts of the building are also let to other non-university businesses, including a cafe. This building can also be accessed from the Precinct. Please see the guide for Crawford House for details on lift access to the Precinct level.
- Related link Crawford House.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/crawford-house
Centrally Timetabled Spaces
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 Machester Oxford Road.
- There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does have its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
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Venue Car Park
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- 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 slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
- The maximum height is 300.
- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access (Accessible Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located opposite Crawford House.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The bell is 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 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Accessible Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 79cm (2ft 7in).
Outside Access (Preceinct Level Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 double width.
- The doors are heavy.
- The door opening is 162cm (5ft 4in) wide.
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Comments
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- This entrance is kept locked. Visitors need to use the intercom to gain access.
Level Change (Preceinct Level Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is moderate.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
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Comments
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- There is also a moderate ramp just inside the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
- This information is for the entrance located on Oxford Road.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
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Second set of doors
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- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
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Comments
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- This entrance gives access to the first floor.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There are steps to access this area / service.
- The steps are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
- Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium.
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception (Building)
- The reception desk is 18m (20yd) from the front entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The reception desk is medium height.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Reception (Access Summit)
- The reception desk is 10m (10yd 3ft) from the accessible entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- Lighting levels are bright.
- The reception desk is high height.
- The desk has a lowered section.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- This reception desk is located on the ground floor, straight ahead from the accessible entrance.
- Access Summit carry out disability assessments, plus training and support needs.
- Access Summit Contact Details
- Tel: 0161 275 0990
- Email: [email protected]
- Web: www.access-summit.org.uk.
Inside Access
- There is level access to the service(s).
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The lighting levels are bright.
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Comments
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- The hearing loop is fitted in the Lecture Theatre on the first floor. The loop works best in the top tier seats at the back.
- There is level access to the front four rows of the Lecture Theatre.
- There is one designated wheelchair space in the front row.
- Sunday Services are also held in the Lecture Theatre at 11.00.
- The Access Summit area on the ground floor also has a hearing loop.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 2.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting level is bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located next to the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G - 2.
- The lift is 2m (2yd 7in) from accessible entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 89cm (2ft).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 136cm (3ft x 4ft).
- 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 not have an audible announcer.
- The lift controls do have Braille markings.
- The lift controls do not have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
- The controls are between 132 - 142 cm high.
- The lighting level in the lift is bright.
Accessible Toilet
- 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 not for the sole use of disabled people.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The accessible toilet is 14m (15yd) from the accessible entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located on the ground floor in the Access Summit area.
- There is level access to the accessible toilet.
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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 locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
- The door is light.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 192cm x 244cm (6ft 4in x 8ft 0in).
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 123cm (4ft 0in).
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
- 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.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
- 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The towel dispenser is 118cm (3ft 10in) high.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a sink.
- The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The sink is placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- The sink is 75cm (2ft 6in) high.
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
- 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 good.
- Lighting levels are bright.
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 Male Toilet(s)
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- Lighting levels are low.
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Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilets are located on the first floor, behind reception.
- The female and male toilets are 10m (32ft 10in) from the lift.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
- This is by lift.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Comments
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- These toilets contain cubicles with grabrails and doors that open outwards.
- There is also a female toilet in the Access Summit area on the ground floor.
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.