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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include main reception, art and design studios, presentation room, textiles rooms, studio gallery, computer room, and staff offices.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for E2-26, 28, 30 please click here (new tab)
• Other Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for E1-28 - Studio Gallery please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for E2-24 - Presentation Area please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for E3-22 - Textiles Room please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Vice Chancellor's Suite (E4) please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • University of Bolton is located to the south east of Bolton town centre, between Derby Street (A579) and Deane Road (A676).
  • There is limited on site parking available throughout the campus for staff, students and visitors.
• By Bus View
  • Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
• By Train View
  • The nearest railway station is Bolton. From the station follow the A579. The University is signed. After approximately 500m the University 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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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Visitors' Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Senate House.
  • 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 not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • 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 Senate House.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Senate House.
• Comments View
  • Access to this car park barrier controlled.
  • Access is by keycard or intercom.
  • The keycard reader and intercom can be reached from a vehicle.
  • Access to Senate House (A Block) from the car park is by ramp or steps.
  • The gradient of the ramp is easy.
  • The ramp has a handrail on the right going up.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • The ramp curves to the right of the quad in front of the building.
  • The ramp overcomes the steps.
  • The steps are located at the rear of the quad in front of the building.
  • There are 5 medium height steps.
  • The steps do not have handrails.
  • There is tactile paving at the top of the steps only.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 183cm (6ft).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 181cm (5ft 11in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left and to the right, as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.

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Entrance (B Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the right hand side of the building, leading from B Block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 or slope is permanent.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey the push pads were not operational.

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Entrance (D Block Level 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building, leading from level D1.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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Entrance (D Block Level 2 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the building, leading from level D2.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The main 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 176cm (5ft 9in).
• Comments View
  • The right hand door as you face E Block can be automatically opened by push pad to exit E Block.
  • The width of the automatic door is 88cm.
  • There is not a push pad to enter E Block via this entrance.

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Entrance (C Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear left of E Block, leading from C Block.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The automatic door(s) is / are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 190cm (6ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope bypasses the steps.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp or slope is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides going up.
  • The width of the ramp is 126cm.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 3 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • The doors are double, but the push pad only opens the left hand door as you face the entrance.
  • The width of the automatic door is 85cm.
  • There is a similar entrance with level access in the same location on level C2 (shown in photograph 6).

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Reception (University Main Reception)

• The University Main Reception is located ahead as you enter the building via the main entrance.
• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) 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 counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a fixed loop.
• The hearing assistance system is signed.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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• Comments View
  • There is seating available in the reception area.
  • The seats do not have armrests.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are not doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • There are easy access automatic doors at either sides of reception that lead into the main areas of the building. These doors can be seen in photographs 6 and 7.

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Other Floors (Reception Foyer)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels E1 and E2.
  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the main entrance, to the rear left of the reception area.
  • The stairs are approximately 6m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • 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.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels E1, E2, E3 and E4.
  • The stairs are located to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the main 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located along the main corridor to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are levels D1, E1, E2, E3 and E4.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 23m (25yd 6in) 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 219cm (3ft 6in x 7ft 2in).
• There are 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 have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop 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.

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• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on level D1.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level E1)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor E1, along the corridor to the left as you enter via 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 (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 159cm x 215cm (5ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • 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 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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 fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 130cm 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 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 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 106cm (3ft 6in).
  • 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 a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
• 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 moderate to good.
• Comments View
  • There is an overhead powered hoist covering the full cubicle.
  • The sling is attached by hook and loop.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Floor E2)

• 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 10m (10yd 2ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor E2, to the right then right again as you exit the lift.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards (automatically).
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 210cm (4ft 8in x 6ft 11in).
  • 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 76cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush 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).
  • The height of the coat hook is 123cm 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 the right.
  • 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
  • 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 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 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• 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.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are female and male toilet facilities on levels E1 and E2.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A female standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on floor E1, along the corridor to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
  • There is a male standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 15m 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.