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Ellen Wilkinson

The University of Manchester, Devas Street, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via a slight ramp.
  • Ellen Wilkinson has two entrances. Both entrances provide step-free slight ramp access to the ground floor and have automatic double doors.
  • The main entrance is named and signed as Ellen Wilkinson Building Entrance A.
    The C Block entrance is signed as Ellen Wilkinson Building.
  • Entrance A provides step-free slight ramped access to the Ground Floor in A Block and has two sets of double automatic doors.
  • The C Block entrance provides step-free slight ramped access to the Ground Floor in C Block and has a set of double automatic doors.
  • Access to A Block and B Block is only available on the Ground floor, level 1 and level 3 from C Block.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • There are link passages from A and B Block to C Block on levels Ground, 1 and 3.
  • On level 2 there are four clearly marked steps, with no handrails leading to Lecture Theatres 2.6 and 2.7.
  • There is one step on level 5 within C Block to access a seating area.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are some manual doors in circulation corridors but they are permanently held open, only for access to stairwells.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • There are 5 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on C Block Ground, B Block Ground, A Block level 1, level 5 and level 6.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on C Block level 1, level 2, level 4 and A Block between level 1 and level 2.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located C Block Ground, level 1, level 2, level 3 and level 4, B Block Ground and A Block level 3.
  • The male toilet facilities are located on A Block Ground, level 1 and level 4.
  • The female toilet facilities are located on A Block on stairs between level 1 and 2, between level 2 and 3 and between level 3 and 4.
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations in B Block on the Ground floor.
  • Standard shower facilities are located on C Block level 3.
  • There are seven steps to access the male standard toilets on level 4 in A Block.
    There is an all gender toilet on the stairs between level 2 and 3 in A Block.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking is available .
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located on the access road off of Dilworth Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.

Entrance (Entrance A)

  • This entrance is located at the West end of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 6 steps with a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail extends horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps have tactile markings at the top and bottom.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 109cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift (A Block)

  • The lift surveyed is located within A Block, to the right after entering the building.
  • The distance from Entrance A is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground floor, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
  • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 100cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 200cm (width) x 130cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high colour contrast.
  • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (A Block - Ground - Level 4)

  • The stairs surveyed are located within the A Block lobby area.
  • Ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Stairs (A Block - Level 4 - Level 6)

  • The stairs surveyed are located within the A Block level 4 lobby area.
  • Levels 4, 5 and 6 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low colour contrast markings and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is not easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm .
  • The height of the highest step is 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (B Block - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the Ground floor within B Block.
    • The distance from Entrance A is 39m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 350cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 133cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
    • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 117cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 91cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are two coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 103cm and 118cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.

Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - B Block - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The shower surveyed is located within the Ground floor toilet with adaptations in B Block.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are push.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 52cm from the floor.
    • There is a grab rail and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The dropdown rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.