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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Faculty of Life Sciences and Faculty of Medical and Human Sciences Neuroscience and Immunology departments.
• Related link Core Technology Facility.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/core-technology-facility
• Related link Michael Smith Building.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/michael-smith-building

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  • This building is linked to the Core Technology Facility and the Michael Smith Building on the third floor.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Manchester.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest mainline station is Manchester Oxford Road.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking (Car Park G Extension)

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is not free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
• There are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 400cm x 520cm (13ft 1in x 17ft 1in).
• The nearest designated bay is 30m (33yd) from the main entrance.
• The furthest designated bay is 44m (48yd) from the main entrance.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
• Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
• The car park surface is tarmac.
• There is a dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
• The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • The car park is for permit holders and Blue Badge holders only until 16.00 Monday - Friday.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 109cm (3ft 7in) wide.

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  • The automatic door is push pad operated, and requires a University Swipe Card to operate.
  • Manual revolving doors are also available here.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 7m (22ft 12in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• The reception desk is high height.
• The desk has a lowered section.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are varied.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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  • Photograph 1 shows the turnstile and door leading from the reception area to the main part of the building.
  • The turnstile requires a University Swipe Card to access.
  • The door, which is 110cm wide, can only be unlocked by reception.
  • There are bridge links on the third floor to the Michael Smith Building and the Core Technology Facility, both of which have automatic doors.
  • The link to the Core Technology Facility is via a moderate ramp, shown in photograph 2.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4-5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
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  • The details here are for the main stairs, next to the main lifts.
  • Photograph 2 shows the steps leading up to the Atrium on the 1st floor.
  • These only have a handrail on the left hand side going up.
  • There are stairs at the centre and rear of the Atrium.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left, past the turnstile and door.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 15m (16yd) from main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 147cm x 137cm (4ft 10in x 4ft 6in).
• 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There is an identical lift just past this, by the main stairs, shown in photograph 2. This can be used as a fire evacuation lift.

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Lift (Goods Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located on the far side of the building from the entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4-5.
• The lift is 70m (77yd) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 209cm (6ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 194cm x 280cm (6ft 4in x 9ft 2in).
• There are not 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 controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The controls are between 92 - 120 cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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Level Change (Atrium Raised Area)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located at the far end of the Atrium, on the 1st floor.
• There is / are 8 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are medium.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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  • These steps lead to a raised seating area.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 7m (22ft 12in) from the man entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located in the reception foyer, to the right of the reception desk as you face it.
  • There is level access to the 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 122cm x 214cm (4ft 0in x 7ft 0in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is sensor.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
  • It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (0ft 4in) from floor).
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted 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 are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The toilet roll holder is 101cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There is an identical toilet in the main part of the ground floor, except it has the alarm cord tied up amd a larger cubicle as it contains a wheel in shower.
  • There are also identical toilets on floors 1-4, next to the central stairs.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the far ground floor adapted toilet.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are located along the corridor opposite the main lifts.
  • The female and male toilets are 28m (31yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • The unisex toilets are located on the ground floor, next to the main lifts.
  • Unisex toilets are 13m (14yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are also standard male, female and unisex toilets available on floors 1-4, by the central stairs.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the main ground floor toilet area.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.