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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • The Dalton Ellis buildings are located on the Victoria Campus, off Denison Road.
  • Accommodation at Dalton Ellis is made up of the Dalton Ellis main building, Sutherland, Graham, Fiddes, Ewings buildings.
    The accommodation building surveyed was Sutherland.
  • There is a separate dining hall within the Dalton Ellis Dining Hall building, and a library within the Sunnyside building.
  • The Dalton Ellis main building has 2 floors.
    The Sutherland building has 4 floors.
    All other accommodation buildings have 3 floors.
  • Dalton Ellis is made up of around 286 bedrooms.
  • There are no rooms with adaptations available.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles and shared bathrooms with baths.
  • Kitchen facilities are available on all floors of the accommodation buildings.
    The main Dalton Ellis Building has a reception, study spaces, reading room and computer cluster.
    Laundry rooms are located in the basement of the main Dalton Ellis Building, and on the ground floor of the Fiddes building.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest parking is located along the edge of the Dalton Ellis area.
  • The nearest train station is Levenshulme.
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Getting Inside

• The paths around the Dalton Ellis buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
• All buildings have a main entrance with manual doors.
  There is stepped or ramped access to the main Dalton Ellis building, and to the Dalton Ellis Dining Hall building.
  There is ramped access to the Sutherland building.
  There is stepped access to the Graham, Fiddes, Ewings and Sunnyside buildings.
  The Ewings building has an additional secondary entrance with stepped access and a manual door.
• The entrances have limited signage with the building name provided.
• The Sutherland entrance provides step-free level access to the ground floor of the accommodation building.
• The main Dalton Ellis building entrance provides step-free level access to the basement level of the building.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the Main Dalton Ellis building on the ground and first floors, however the second floor accommodation has stepped access only.
  There is step-free access throughout the Dalton Ellis Dining Hall and Sutherland buildings.
  There is stepped access between floors in all other accommodation buildings.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes within the Dalton Ellis buildings vary between hard and carpeted. All internal flooring is smooth.
  Some flooring in the Dalton Ellis buildings have a shiny finish.
• Wayfinding signage is limited in the buildings.
  There is directional signage for the laundry facilities in the Main Dalton Ellis building basement corridor.
• There are manual doors in some circulation corridors.
  There are manual doors to access stairwells within the accommodation buildings.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located to the right as you enter the Dalton Ellis Dining Hall building.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter the Dalton Ellis Dining Hall building.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along the edge of the Dalton Ellis buildings.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
  • The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from Dalton Ellis Dining Hall.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has narrow openings and a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is no dropped kerb from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Dalton Ellis Main Building)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Dalton Ellis Main Building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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.
• The ramp is over 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going down.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 5 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 14cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key pad at a height of 115cm.
• There is a bell at a height of 125cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• 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 112cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception

• The reception is located immediately to the right as you enter the Dalton Ellis Main Building Entrance.
• The distance from Dalton Ellis Main Building Entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
• 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: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift (Dalton Ellis Main Building)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Dalton Ellis Main Building Entrance.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from Dalton Ellis Main Building Entrance is 7m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a slight ramp or slope.
• The Basement and First Floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual 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 a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 83cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 88cm (width) x 144cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast and tactile markings.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Dalton Ellis Main Building)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right as you enter the Dalton Ellis Main Building Entrance.
• The Basement and First Floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Computer Cluster Room

• The computer cluster room is located on the first floor of the Main Dalton Ellis building.
  
• There is a single manual door that opens towards you, with an opening width of 78cm.
  
• The door has a high visual contrast.
  
• Inside, there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• Seating without armrests is available.
  
• There are desks at a surface height of 75cm, with an underside height of 68cm.
  
• The computer monitors are fixed and are 128cm high at the highest point.

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Communal Facilities

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• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located in the Basement corridor within the Dalton Ellis Main Building.
  • 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 91cm.
  • There is not 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.
  • 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.

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Entrance (Sutherland Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Sutherland Building.
• 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 over 150cm wide with no handrails.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 110cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Sutherland)

• The lift surveyed is located immediately to the right as you enter the Sutherland Entrance.
• The distance from Sutherland Entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• Floors G, 1, 2, 3 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a low visual 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 low visual contrast.
• All 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 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual 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.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Sutherland)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the Sutherland Entrance.
• Floors G, 1, 2, 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 15 steps between floors.
• The steps have low visual contrast markings 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 not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 19cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen/Dining (Sutherland - Ground Floor)

• The kitchen/dining area is located directly ahead as you enter the Sutherland Entrance.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There are double manual doors with a low colour contrast.
• The doors open outwards.
• The width of the opening is 142cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• 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 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: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
• The surface height of the tables is 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.

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Entrance (Dalton Ellis Dining Hall)

• This entrance is located at the front of the dining hall building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the right going up.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with a handrail on the left 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 steps are clearly marked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 15cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 128cm.
• 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.

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Eating and Drinking (Dalton Ellis Dining Hall)

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• Location and Service View
  • This area has self service counters, a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a mobile phone app.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located ahead and to the left as you enter the dining hall.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 81cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The height of the tray rail is 81cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
  • There is 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 low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the right as you enter the Dalton Ellis Dining Hall Entrance.
  • The distance from Dalton Ellis Dining Hall Entrance is 3m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 160cm (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 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a pull chain flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 115cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 83cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a twist/turn tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 133cm 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 colour contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 110cm 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 high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Sunnyside Library

• The Sunnyside Library is located to the left of the Sunnyside building.
  
• It is accessed via 5 unmarked and uneven steps.
  
• There is a difficult to grasp handrail on the left side going up.
  
• The entrance is a single manual door that opens away from you.
  
• The visual contrast of the door is high.
  
• Inside there is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  
• There is seating without armrests and armchairs available.
  
• There are desks with a surface height of 75cm, and an underside height of 69cm.
  
• Lighting levels are even and are not adjustable.