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Opening Times

• The venue is open 24hrs.

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Location (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 (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 Car Park F.
• The car park is located off Dilworth Street.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 220cm x 4000cm (7ft 3in x 131ft 3in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located on Grafton Street.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 designated bay on site which may be booked by prior arrangement.
  • It is 250cm wide by 400cm and located behind Thorncliffe House, accessible via Aberdeen Street.
  • Standard parking on site may be made available by prior arrangement.

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Outside Access (Gate Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located between the shops on Oxford Road.
• 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 108cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance gate to the right of Grove House with 12 medium steps leading down beyond it.

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Level Change (Gate Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down beyond the entrance after Thorncliffe House.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does not have handrails.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).

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• Comments View
  • This ramp leads into the restricted car park area and over to further halls.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building leading into standard flats.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open away from you (push).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are light.
• The door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • There is a different type of entrance for the accessible flat but it was not available to survey at the time of research.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the entrance.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 deep step at the entrance door.
  • There are several similar entrances to the standard ground floor flats.

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Level Change (Accessible Flat Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located leading down to the rear of the building.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 104cm (3ft 5in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located beside the ramp.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Upper Floors Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building to the stairs.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open (no doors).
• The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.

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Level Change (Upper Floors Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 1 step(s) to the area / service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are not 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 upper flats.

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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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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • The accessible facilities are located in Flat 1 at the rear of the building.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• 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 have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • There are 69 rooms in total with 29 ground floor rooms here and 1 accessible ground floor room.

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Standard Shower

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

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  • There is 1 deep step leading into the showers.

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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 the main accommodation corridor.
  • The female and male toilets are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There are several similar standard toilets and showers throughout each corridor on each floor.

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Accessible Toilet

• 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.