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Canterbury Court

The University of Manchester, Kent Road East, Victoria Park, Manchester, M14 5BX

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
  • All accommodation buildings have a main entrance with manual doors and a sloped approach.
  • The entrances do not have signage other than the building name.
  • The Allworthy entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the Allworthy building.
  • The Burgess entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the Burgess building.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the buildings on the ground floor, with stepped access to the first and second floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes within the Canterbury Court buildings vary between vinyl and carpeted. All flooring is smooth.
    Some flooring in the accommodation buildings has a shiny finish.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited in the buildings.
  • There are manual doors in circulation corridors, with manual doors to access the stairwells.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking (Kent Road East)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Kent Road East, adjacent to the Allworthy and Burgess buildings.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • 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.
    • Parking is not 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.

Parking (Denison Road)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located off Denison Road, adjacent to Canterbury Court.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of unsurfaced areas.
    • 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.
    • Parking is not 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 (Allworthy Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Allworthy Building.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 145cm.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 152cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs (Allworthy)

  • The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead as you enter the Allworthy Entrance.
  • Floors G, 1, 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 15 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Bedroom with Adaptations (Allworthy - Flat 8 - Room 29)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located within Flat 8, which is ahead and to the right as you enter the Allworthy Entrance.
    • The distance from Allworthy Entrance is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways .
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is a single manual door that opens towards you to enter Flat 8.
      The door has an opening width of 78cm.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 90cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • The top of the mattress is 56cm from the floor.
    • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring consists of deep pile carpet.
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a desk.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

Ensuite with Adaptations (Allworthy - Flat 8 - Room 29)

  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
    • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 90cm.
    • 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 ensuite are 235cm (width) x 240cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 96cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a soap dispenser.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 130cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The ensuite has a standard bath.
    • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 52cm.
    • The bath controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.

Kitchen/Dining (Allworthy - Flat 8)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located to the left as you enter Flat 8.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is a single manual door that opens away from you to enter the kitchen from the diner.
    The opening width is 80cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual 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 93cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is 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 twist turn mixer tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance (Burgess)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Burgess Building.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 142cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 106cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located to the right as you enter the Burgess Entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There are double manual doors with a medium visual contrast.
    • The doors open outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 68cm.
    • There is a second set of double doors with one door locked to enter the common room.
      The double door opens towards you, and the opening width is 64cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables and tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Allworthy Entrance.
    • 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 70cm.
    • There is a second single door that opens away from you to enter the Laundry Room.
      The opening width of this door is 70cm.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Counter (Common Room Bar)

  • The counter is located within the common room, to the left.
  • The distance from Common Room Entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 116cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.