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Brook Hall

The University of Manchester, 281 Upper Brook Street, Manchester, M13 0FZ

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
  • There is step-free approach via slight ramps to blocks H, J and K from Blackstock Street.
    All other blocks are accessed from the courtyard.
  • There is 1 entrance into each accommodation block.
    There are automatic doors at each accommodation block.
    All automatic doors are sliding except blocks D and F which open outwards.
  • The entrances are not signed but are named with the block name.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
  • Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors on each floor to each flat.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the reception building.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The female toilet facilities are located in the reception building..

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in the courtyard.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
    • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
    • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 25m from the entrance to Block D.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and slight ramps or slopes.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building on Upper Brook Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 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 13cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 132cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 139cm.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the building.
  • The distance from the reception entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 122cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: armchairs and sofas.

Entrance (Block D)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block D.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.

Lift (Bock D)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter Block D.
  • The distance from Block D entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • The Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 floors are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a high visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The external lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 105cm (width) x 136cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • The external lift controls are 116cm high.

Stairs (Block D)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the left as you enter Block D.
  • The Ground, 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen/Dining (Block D)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located in flat 1.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a lever mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The oven controls are between 111cm and 120cm.

Communal Facilities (Block D)

  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the ground floor next to Block F.
    • There is step-free access via a slope into the laundry room.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 72cm.
    • 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.
    • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine, tumble dryer and top-up machine.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of reception.
    • The distance from the reception entrance is 14m.
    • 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 and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
    • The door has a sliding bolt lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm (width) x 197cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 62cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 102cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 78cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a twist turn mixer tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm 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 158cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 180cm and 180cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.