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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self catering student accommodation located in Blue, Green, Red and Silver cores.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Manchester Picadilly.
• There is a bus 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 Charles Street car park.
• The car park is located off Charles Street.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 270cm x 630cm (8ft 10in x 20ft 8in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located on Sackville Street.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • Blue Badge parking bays are located on level 1.
  • On street parking is pay and display.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located within the courtyard off Sackville Road.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • Access is gained via swipe card.
  • There is a push pad to exit.
  • This entrance gives access to Blue, Green and Silver cores.
  • Red Core can be accessed from the foyer via a set of keys.
• Comments View
  • Access is gained via swipe card.
  • There is a push pad to exit.
  • This entrance gives access to Blue, Green and Silver cores.
  • Red Core can be accessed from the foyer via a set of keys.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is located on the approach to the main entrance.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The desk/counter is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are varied.

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Level Change (Red Core Internal)

• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located to the right from the foyer entrance to Red Core.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There is a further set of steps at the end of the corridor.

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Outside Access (Red Core)

• This information is for the entrance located within the courtyard.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The door(s) is / 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 door(s) open towards you (pull).
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in) wide.

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Level Change (Red Core)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located immediately after the second set of doors.
• There is/are 4 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are medium.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Service (Common Room)

• The service is located on Green Zone level 1.
• There are doors leading into the Common Room.
• The doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
• There is level access once inside the service/area.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in this service / area.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is level access to the common room.
• Comments View
  • There is level access to the common room.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 2 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to Blue Core - Flat 2 - Room 8.
  • The accessible facilities are located on level 2.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 8.
  • The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 100cm x 100cm (3ft 3in x 3ft 3in).
  • The bed is 54cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 20cm (8in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 257cm x 269cm (8ft 5in x 8ft 10in).
  • The door opens sliding.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the sink is 79cm (2ft 7in).
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • The shower seat is flip-down.
  • There are handrails available for the shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is high.
  • The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is high.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is high.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• 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.
  • There are 0 accessible rooms with baths.
  • There are 2 accessible rooms with wheel in showers.
• 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.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.

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Other Floors (Foyer)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • The stairs are located to the left on entering.
  • The stairs are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Red Core)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2-3-4-5.
  • 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 the left going up.
  • There is a landing.

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Other Floors (Green Core)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2-3-4-5-6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are low.
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are handrails located on the right side that cover the stairs but not the landings between floors.

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Other Floors (Silver Core)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels 1-2-3-4-5-6-7.
  • 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 a landing.

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Lift (Foyer)

• The lift is located opposite reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1,2, 3, 4 5 and 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Lift (Green Core Level 2 Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located past reception and then right at the end of the corridor.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1 and 2.
• The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 77cm (2ft 6in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 82cm x 127cm (2ft 8in x 4ft 2in).
• 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 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 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is low.

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• Comments View
  • This lift gives non stepped access to Silver Core.
• Comments View
  • This lift gives non stepped access to Silver Core.
• Comments View
  • This lift gives non stepped access to Silver Core.

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Lift (Silver Core)

• The lift is located just inside Silver Core, past the common room.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 59m (64yd 1ft) from the Green Core Level 2 Entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 110cm x 140cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • Level access to Silver Core block is via the platform lift at the level 2 Green Core entrance.
• Comments View
  • Level access to Silver Core block is via the platform lift at the level 2 Green Core entrance.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 150cm (6ft 7in x 4ft 11in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space 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 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the left.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 117cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located next to the common room.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels in the shared toilets are good.