Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, Games Art Suite, laboratories and staff offices.
Rooms and Spaces Links
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.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- 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.
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By Bus
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- Local buses are available to Derby Street and Deane Road.
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By Train
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- 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.
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by permit holders.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located to the right hand side of Senate House (B Block).
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Visitor's Car Park.
- The car park is located in front of Senate House (A Block).
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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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 building car park is Christ Church Gardens Parking and is shown in photographs 1 and 2.
- The visitor's car park is shown in photographs 3 and 4.
Outside Access (Link Corridor Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front right of Senate House, opposite Calderwood Building (G Block).
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 99cm (3ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- There is also a steep ramp to the right of the entrance, leading from the Lecture Theatres and Classroom Building (M Block) (shown in photographs 5 and 6).
- The ramp has handrails on both sides.
Outside Access (Christ Church Gardens Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the right hand side of Senate House, off Christ Church Gardens.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The width of the door opening is 103cm (3ft 5in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 7 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Entrance (E Block Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading from E Block and the University Main Reception.
- 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located immediately beyond 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.
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Comments
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- At the time of the survey the push pads were not operational.
Entrance (C Block Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading from C Block on Level 1.
- 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 permanently held open.
- The width of the door opening is 142cm (4ft 8in).
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Comments
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- There is a similar entrance in the same location on Level 2 (shown in photograph 3).
Entrance (A Block Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located leading from A Block.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There are no doors at this entrance.
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Ramp/Slope
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- 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.
- 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 244cm.
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 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 the majority of corridors.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The stairs can be overcome by using the lift in Senate House (E Block).
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are levels B1 and B2.
- The stairs are located along the main corridor as you enter via the A Block entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the A Block entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between 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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Comments
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- There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on level B2.
Lift
- There is not a lift for public use.
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Comments
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- The nearest lift is located in Senate House (E Block).
Toilet with Adaptations
- The nearest accessible toilet is located in Senate House (C Block).
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are female toilet facilities on level B1.
- There are male toilet facilities on level B2.
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Standard Toilet Surveyed
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- A female standard toilet was surveyed.
- The toilet surveyed is located on Level B1, between the stairs and the C Block entrance.
- There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
- The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 13m from the A Block 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.