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Ashburne Hall

The University of Manchester, Old Hall Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6HP

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
  • There is 1 entrance to the main block with a steep slope and manual doors.
    There is internal access to the accommodation wings on A floor.
    There is internal access between Mary Worthington wing and Lees wing on all floors.
  • The entrance does not have signage other than the building name.
  • The main entrance gives access to floor A of the main building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout Mary Worthington wing.
  • There are 2 steps along the right hand corridor of floor A to access Ward wing.
    There are 7 steps on floor A of the Mary Worthington wing to access rooms 20 and 21.
    There are 7 steps on floor A at the end of the corridor in Lees wing to access rooms LA17 and LA18.
    There are 2 steps to access the male toilets on floor A of the main building.
    There are 6 steps to access rooms 17-21 in Behrens House.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There are resting areas in the main building lobby areas accessed via 2 steps.
  • Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on floor A of Mary Worthington wing and floor A of Behrens House.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located in the bathrooms on all floors of the accommodation wings..
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on floor A of the main building and floor A of Behrens House..
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located in the bathrooms on all floors of the accommodation wings.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the main building and Behrens House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is ramped and stepped access at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the steps.
  • There are 2 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 64cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 117cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 68cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a second set of doors on the left to access Mary Worthington wing and on the right to access the main wing and Ward wing.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the Mary Worthington wing.
  • Floors A, B and C can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right going up.
  • The handrail is 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.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs (Dining Room)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter the building.
  • Floor A and the dining room can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are unmarked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do 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 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on floor A of the Mary Worthington wing.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 78cm.
    • There is a 3cm step to access the common room.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • Some chairs are fixed.
    • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on floor A of Mary Worthington wing.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 76cm.
    • There is a 3cm step to access the laundry.
      There is a second door which is 78cm wide and opens inwards.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The controls for the washing machines and dryers are between 95cm and 105cm.

Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

  • Location and Service View
    • The Dining Room is located on floor B of the main building.
    • This area has designated seating and a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
    • Full table service is not available.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located on the left as you enter the dining room.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 88cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the seating area on the far right of the dining room.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: long tables.
    • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Kitchen/Dining

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on floor A of the Mary Worthington wing.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • The sink is 93cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Floor A - Main Building - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor A of the main building, on the left as you enter the building.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 173cm (width) x 196cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 46cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 101cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 94cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Morley Library

  • The Morley Library is located on floor A on the right of the main building.
  • There are two sets of double doors to enter the Library.
  • The first set of doors are 115cm wide and open outwards, and the second set are 121cm wide and open inwards.
  • The external and internal door contrasts are high.
  • The flooring is level, smooth and shiny.
  • The contrast between the floor and walls is low.
  • The lighting level are even.
  • There are tables at a height of 76cm and 64cm to the underside.
  • The seating available is chairs with and without armrests.