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COVID-19 Information (University of Manchester)

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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

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Centrally Timetabled Spaces

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• Lecture Theatre(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble access guide for St Peters House_CHAPLAINCY please click here (new tab).

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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.

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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 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 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.

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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.

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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).

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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 View
  • This entrance is kept locked. Visitors need to use the intercom to gain access.

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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 View
  • There is also a moderate ramp just inside the entrance.

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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 View
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor.

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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.

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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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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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 View
  • 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.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.

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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.

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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 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.
• 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 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.
• 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 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.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • 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.

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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 Male Toilet(s) View
  • Lighting levels are low.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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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.