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COVID-19 Information

• The information in this section was taken in December 2020.
• Opening times may be subject to change due to Covid-19 restrictions, however all buildings are still open during core hours i.e. 9 - 5. The only building that may be closed is the leisure centre due to government restrictions.
• There have been no changes to parking as a result of Covid-19.
• There are no external queuing systems.
• All main entrances are used for access and exit.
• When entering any building you must be wearing a face mask.
• There is a member of staff available at the entrance.
• There are hand sanitising stations at the entrance of every building and throughout.
• There may be restrictions on the numbers of people allowed into service areas at any one time. There may be building attendants at the entrance to each building.
• There are one way systems in a number of buildings, these are clearly marked.
• Markings have been added to floors to assist with social distancing and signs have been put up on walls and doors to remind people to keep 2 metres apart.
• All counters and main reception desks have a protective screen.
• Toilets are available.
• Some shower cubicles have been closed to assist with social distancing.
• The communal changing area is closed. The changing area is restricted to 5 people.

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Introduction

• The Services provided within this facility are,
  New Adelphi theatre,
  Performance spaces,
  Recording and rehearsal studios,
  Gallery space,
  Specialist workshops,
  Photography and Art and Design facilities.
• There is a defibrillator available within this building, located at the main reception.
• Related link Cockcroft Building.
• Https://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-salford/cockcroft-building

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Campus is located just off the Crescent (A6) From the M62/M602: At Junction 12, carry straight on following signs for M602. Follow M602 to Junction 3 signposted Salford/Trafford Park. Keep in the inside lane and turn left on to A5063 (Albion Way). Follow signposts for Salford/Pendleton. At the second lights, turn left on to the A6 for Frederick Road, or right for Peel Park.
  • The closest campus carpark is Irwell Place car park. There are Blue Badge spaces on campus closer to the building, for information on parking on campus with as a Blue Badge holder check the university parking policy.
• By Bus View
  • The closest bus stops are Salford Crescent Station (Stop A and B); These bus stops are serviced by routes 8, 26, 34, 35 , 36, 37, 38, 50, 67, 100, Expresso X39, Vantage V1, Vantage V2 and X34.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station is Salford Crescent Station. This station is serviced by Northern trains.
• By Tram View
  • The closest tram stop is Anchorage approximately 2.1km away and is serviced by Lines 3 and 7.
• Useful Links View
  • University of Salford web page.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Transport for Greater Manchester for information on bus, tram and train stations around Manchester.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • National Rail website for information on country wide trains.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Learner Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected]
• To see more information on Student Advice and Support please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0161 295 0023.
• Email: [email protected]

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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 Cockcroft Building car park contains 5 Blue Badge bays, is within 200m of the New Adelphi Building and can be used if necessary.

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Outside Access (Theatre Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the left side of the building as you face from the Lady Hale Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 182cm (5ft 12in).
• 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 198cm (6ft 6in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• 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 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is 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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Outside Access (Exhibition Gallery Side)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located underneath the arch of the building, opposite the Chapman Building main entrance.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 155cm (5ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 183cm (6ft).
• 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.

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Outside Access (Library Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located directly opposite the Lady Hale Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 186cm (6ft 1in).
• 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 190cm (6ft 3in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up.
• 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 13 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is 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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Outside Access (Workshop Side Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located underneath the arch of the building, opposite the Exhibition Gallery Side Entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
  • The width of the door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in).

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is an easy ramp, with a handrail on the left going up, for access to the theatre, lifts and communal area on the third floor, from the main staircase.
  • This ramp is shown in photograph 7.
  • There is an easy slope, with no handrails, for access to recording studios 3, 4 and 5.
  • This ramp is shown in photograph 8.
  • 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 pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Reception

• The Main Reception is located by the exhibition gallery.
• The desk is 14m (15yd 11in) from the Exhibition Gallery Side 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• 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 not trained to use the system.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
  • The stairs are located to the right after the library side entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the library side 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.
  • There is another staircase to the right of the theatre side entrance with access to floors 1, 2 and 3. This staircase has handrails on both sides with 15+ well marked, medium lit, medium depth steps.

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Lift (Firefighting Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right of the main lifts on floor 1.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 16m (17yd 1ft) from the exhibition gallery side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 134cm x 220cm (4ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
• 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 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
  • The lift controls refer to floor 1 as the ground floor.

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Lift (Main Shaft)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the atrium between the reception and the theatre side entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the exhibition gallery side entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 118cm x 240cm (3ft 10in x 7ft 10in).
• 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 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 is a similar lift and a larger goods lift next to the surveyed lift.

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Lift (Workshop Side)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left down the corridor from the workshop entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 4, 5, 6.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the workshop 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 114cm x 195cm (3ft 9in x 6ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is 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 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
  • This is also a firefighting lift.

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Theatre

• There are designated spaces for wheelchair users.
• Designated seating is located the wings on the auditorium.
• A companion may sit with you.
• Companions sit next to you in removable seating.
• It is 75m (82yd 1in) from the designated seating area to the nearest accessible toilet.

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Eating and Drinking (Salfood Cafe)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• No tables are permanently fixed.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• Some chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the theatre entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 46cm (1ft 6in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The standard height for tables is 72cm.
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Plastic / takeaway cups are available.
• Plastic / takeaway cutlery is available.
• Drinking straws are available.
• Menus are wall only.
• Menus are not available in Braille.
• Menus are not available in large print.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are not clearly written.
• Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.

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Accessible Toilet

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the theatre side entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located on floor 1, at the end of the corridor opposite the main lifts.
  • Other accessible toilets are located on floor 0 by the kitchen, floor 1 by the theatre dressing rooms, floor 2 on the atrium side in the music studio corridor and on the theatre side and floor 3 on the atrium side and off the communal area. Other accessible toilets are located on floor 4 on the atrium side in the music studio corridor and on the workshop side in the print room, floor 5 on the workshop side design studio and on the atrium side near the kitchen and on floor 6 on the workshop side and the atrium side There is also an accessible toilet on floor 7 opposite the main lifts.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 217cm x 190cm (7ft 1in x 6ft 3in).
  • 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 and general domestic waste disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • 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 47cm (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 not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is poor.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change facility in the first floor accessible toilet that stands 78cm from the floor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are male and female toilets on floors 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located opposite the lifts on floor 1.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • There is a/are cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • There are horizontal grab rails on both sides of the seat and a vertical rail on the left.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.

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Standard Changing Room (Theatre Dressing Room)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located down a corridor between the cafe and theatre entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 35m (38yd 10in) from the theatre side entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 74m (80yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the stage.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are male and female changing rooms for the dance studios on the seventh floor, down the corridor to the left in front of the main lift.