Access Guide
Access To
- The canteen counter is located at the end of corridor that is to the right as you exit the main lift on the second floor.
- The canteen seating area is located on the first floor of the Institute for Manufacturing.
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- The most accessible route has step-free level access and a lift.
- There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
- There is step-free level access to enter the Canteen.
- The width of the opening is 165cm.
- There is open access to enter the canteen counter.
The seating area has open access.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Service
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board and displayed on the counter.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The self-service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located on the second floor of the Institute for Manufacturing building.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
- The following areas have stepped access: the seating area, but the steps can be bypassed via the main lift.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, benches and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.