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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include Learning Zone, Peer Support Zone and Networking Zone.

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.

To see more information on Student Advisors please click here (opens new tab).
Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
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Telephone Number: 01204 903 481.
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Telephone Number: 01204 903 415.
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Telephone Number: 01204 903 733.
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Telephone Number: 01204 903 478.
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Telephone Number: 01204 900 850.
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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.

Site/Campus Car Parks View
- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Visitor's Car Park.
- The car park is located at the front of Senate House, off Derby Street.
Public Car Parks View
- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
Drop Off Point View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Access View
- There is step free access throughout the area.
- There is/are 2 clearly marked step(s), with no handrails, for access to the Peer Support and Learning Zones.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is a slight ramp, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the Peer Support and Learning Zones.
- The width of the ramp is 121cm (3ft 12in).
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- This level change is shown in photographs 7-10.
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 high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Comments View
- There are a number of seating areas throughout this area.
- Some of the seats have armrests on both sides.

Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
Standard Toilet Surveyed View
- A female standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the area.
- 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 4m from the F1-002 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.