Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include the Business School, teaching rooms, computer rooms, cafe, lecture theatre, staff offices and a multifaith prayer room.
- Related link Bolton Central Catering Outlet.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/bolton-central-s-catering-outlet
- Related link Bolton Central Chaplaincy Facilities.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/bolton-central-s-chaplaincy-facilities
Rooms and Spaces Links
Getting Here
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By Road
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- Bolton Central is located in the centre of the town, off the A579, on the corner of Great Moor Road and Newport Street.
- There is no on-site parking available. On street Blue Badge bays and standard parking bays are available outside the building. There is a public car park within 200m of the building.
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By Bus
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- Bolton Central is located adjacent to the town's bus station, Bolton Interchange.
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By Train
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- Bolton Central is located adjacent to the town's main railway station, Bolton Interchange.
Useful Information
- To see more information on Student Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Student Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 481.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Chaplaincy please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 415.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Counselling please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01204 903 478.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on the Student Union please click here (opens new tab)
Telephone Number: 01204 900 850.
Email: [email protected]. - The University has a mandatory staff training including face-to-face disability awareness training. Staff have regular training updates.
- Hearing loops are available in all main reception areas. Individual needs assessments are made through the Disability Service. There is a loan stock of ergonomic chairs available throughout the campus. Height adjustable tables are also available on a pre-arranged basis.
- Dog toileting areas are available at S Block, M Block, and Orlando Halls. Please see separate guides for more information.
Opening Times
- Monday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 06:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday Closed.
- Sunday Closed.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
- The name of the car park is NCP Car Park Bolton Octagon Theatre MSCP.
- The car park is located on Coronation Street.
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On Street Parking
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- Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 206cm x 431cm (6ft 9in x 14ft 2in).
- The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on Newport Street.
- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Great Moor Street.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
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Comments
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- The standard parking on Great Moor Street is not marked into individual bays.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
- The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
Reception (Concierge)
- The Concierge is located ahead as you enter the building.
- The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are medium.
- The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a portable loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing system.
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Comments
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- There is seating in the reception area.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located to the rear left of the foyer.
- The stairs are approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- 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 to the rear of the foyer.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby from the first floor upwards.
- The weight limit for the lift is 630 kg.
- The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 139cm (3ft 6in 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does 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.
Accessible Shower
- Accessible shower facilities are available.
- The accessible shower(s) surveyed is/are located within the accessible toilet cubicles on all floors.
- The facilities available in the accessible shower(s) include; an adjustable shower head, handrails and a fixed seat.
- The height of the seat is 57cm (1ft 10in).
- Other facilities available include; lever twist controls.
- There is level access to the services from the accessible shower facilities.
Toilet with Adaptations (Level 0)
- Accessible toilet facilities are available.
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Location and Access
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- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located on Level 0, along the corridor leading to the rear of the building, just beyond the lifts.
- There are similar accessible toilets in the same location on all floors.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door is locked by a locking handle.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
- The door is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 237cm x 200cm (7ft 9in x 6ft 7in).
- There is not 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 160cm (5ft 3in).
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a mixer tap.
- There is an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
- The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
- There is a mirror.
- 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 50cm (1ft 8in).
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the hand dryer is 102cm (3ft 4in).
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 105cm (3ft 5in).
- 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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 good.
- There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
- The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Location of Standard Toilet(s)
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- There are female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor, the second floor and the fourth floor.
- There are male standard toilets facilities on the first floor and the third floor.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A female standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on level 0, along the corridor leading to the rear of the building, beyond the lifts.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
- Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
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Comments
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- The standard toilets are in the same location on all floors.