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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include teaching rooms, Games Art Suite, laboratories and staff offices.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B1-03 please click here (new tab)
• Computer Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B2-02 Games Art Suite please click here (new tab)
• Lab(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for B1-10, 10c please click here (new tab)

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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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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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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • 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.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • 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).
• 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.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Link Corridor Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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).
• 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Comments View
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Christ Church Gardens Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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).
• Step(s) View
  • 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.

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Entrance (E Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • At the time of the survey the push pads were not operational.

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Entrance (C Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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).
• Comments View
  • There is a similar entrance in the same location on Level 2 (shown in photograph 3).

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Entrance (A Block Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • 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.
• 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.
  • 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.

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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 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 good 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.
• Comments View
  • The stairs can be overcome by using the lift in Senate House (E Block).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • 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.
• Comments View
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on level B2.

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Lift

• There is not a lift for public use.

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• Comments View
  • The nearest lift is located in Senate House (E Block).

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Accessible Toilet

• The nearest accessible toilet is located in Senate House (C Block).

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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 View
  • 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.