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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the grounds include 8 blocks of accommodation containing 367 rooms in 64 flats, a laundry and common room building and a security lodge.

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Opening Times

• This service is open 24 hours.

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Opening Times (Security Lodge)

• Reception is staffed 24 hours per day.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Orlando Village Halls of Residence is located to the south of Bolton town centre, off Derby Street (A579).
  • There is limited on site parking available for residents and visitors.
• By Bus View
  • Local buses are available to Thynne Street.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Bolton. From the station cross the A579 and follow Thynne Street to the second roundabout. Orlando Village Halls of Residence is on the right.

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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.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located throughout the site.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the accommodation blocks.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 289cm x 482cm (9ft 6in x 15ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by students and visitors.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the car park from the accommodation blocks.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the accommodation blocks.
  • The nearest designated bay is 19m (20yd 2ft) from the Block E entrance.
• Comments View
  • Access to the car park and site is via security gate.
  • The security gate for the car park is operated by key code to enter and automatically to exit (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
  • Automatic gate openers are available on request.

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Outside Access (Site Gated Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on Foundry Street.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is at a height of 157cm.
  • A key fob is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when exiting.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Outside Access (Security Lodge Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Security Lodge.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Reception (Security Lodge Reception)

• The Security Lodge Reception is located on the right as you enter the Security Lodge.
• The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the Security Lodge 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 not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Block E Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of Block E.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • A key is required for access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to all accommodation blocks.

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Inside Access (Block E)

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

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Accommodation (Block E)

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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 Flat 33 Room 4.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor of Block E.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was Flat 33 Room 4.
  • The width of the door to the room is 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 180cm x 207cm (5ft 11in x 6ft 9in).
  • The bed is 56cm high.
  • The measurement between the bed base and floor is 28cm (11in).
  • Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
  • 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 165cm x 247cm (5ft 5in x 8ft 1in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 76cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • The door is locked by a (no lock).
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • 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 the left.
  • There are mirrors.
  • The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • Disposal facilities are not available.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is not a bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is a wheel in shower.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used are lever.
  • 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 good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
  • The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Rooms are located throughout the accommodation blocks.
  • 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.

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Kitchen

• There is a shared kitchen for every flat.
• The door opens away from you (push).
• The door is heavy.
• The clear door width is 75cm.
• There are worktops in the kitchen.
• The height of the worktops is 91cm.
• There is a fridge
• The height to the fridge handle is 72cm.
• There is a freezer.
• The height to the freezer handle is 81cm.
• There is a microwave.
• There is a toaster
• There is a table top oven/grill.
• There is a hob
• The height to the controls for the hob is 97cm.
• There is a sink.
• The height to the sink is 90cm.
• The taps are twist/turn mixer.
• There are high seats.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• The kitchen in Flat 33 has braille on the posters and tactile markings on the cooking equipment.

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Other Floors (Block E)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The stairs are approximately 4m from the Block E entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are flats on the first, second and third floors.
• Comments View
  • There are similar staircases in all accommodation blocks.

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Outside Access (Common Room Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the Common Room building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Inside Access (Common Room)

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

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Laundry

• The laundry is located at the rear right of the common room.
• There are 6 washing machines on the left hand side of the laundry.
• There are 6 dryers on the right hand side of the laundry.
• The machines are coin operated.
• The height to the coin slot is 119cm.
• The height to the door handle is 59cm.
• The height to the top control is 97cm.
• All machines are floor level.
• There is a sorting bench on the right hand side of the room.
• The height of the sorting bench is 90cm.
• There is bench seating in the laundry.
• The seats do not have armrests.
• The laundry uses Laundry View software to enable residents to remotely check if a machine is available and to see the progress of their laundry.

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Accessible Toilet (E Block)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the Block E entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor to the far end of flat 33 and can only be used by residents of flat 33.
  • 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 sliding bolt.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 89cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 270cm (4ft x 8ft 10in).
  • 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 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • 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 57cm (1ft 10in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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 low colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Common Room)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the common room entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the rear of the common room.
  • 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 lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 195cm x 187cm (6ft 5in x 6ft 2in).
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
• 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 both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 132cm (4ft 4in).
  • 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 good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are medium.