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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Denmark Road halls of residence is located on Denmark Road.
  • The halls are made up of 7 blocks named Blocks A - G.
    The hall surveyed was Block G. .
  • There are 614 rooms in total in Denmark Road halls of residence.
  • There are 5 rooms with adaptations. All of these are located in Block G.
  • Room 99 is located on the ground floor and has step-free level access.
    The other four rooms have step-free level access via lift.
  • 5 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There are shared kitchens in all flats.
    There is a laundry room and a common room on the Ground Floor in Block C near to reception.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The nearest train station is Manchester Oxford Road.
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Getting Inside

• The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free and level.
• There is one main entrance with manual doors to each accommodation block.
  Block C has a second entrance with a manual door at the rear leading to the communal facilities.
• The entrances do not have signage other than the building name.
• The main entrances provide step-free level access to the ground floor of each block.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout Block G on all floors.
• There are four steps leading from the reception to the communal facilities on the ground floor of Block C.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes in Block G and Block C where the laundry, common room and reception are located are hard and smooth. Some flooring has a shiny finish.
• There is no seating in circulation but there is some in the reception.
• Wayfinding signage is very limited in the buildings.
• There are manual doors in circulation areas.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front of Block G.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 34m from the entrance to Block G.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, uneven surfaces and bollards.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders, permit holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is 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.
  • The designated drop-off point is located on Denmark road.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .

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Opening Times (Reception)

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Entrance (Reception - Block C)

• This entrance is located at the front of Block C, on Denmark Road.
• 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 level access at the entrance.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 134cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 90cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 114cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Block C)

• The reception is located straight ahead from the Block C entrance.
• The distance from the Block C entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• The reception has windows.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• 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: chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
• There is an Amazon parcel locker in this area.

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Communal Facilities (Block C)

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• Common Room View
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 89cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
  • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • There is a table tennis and pool table in this area. There are also vending machines in this area.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located off of the common room in Block C.
  • 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 86cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Block G)

• This entrance is located to the front of Block G.
• 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 139cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 92cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low 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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Lift

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead from the Block G entrance.
• The distance from the Block G entrance is 3m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a medium 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have a medium 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

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Stairs

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right after entering via the Block G entrance .
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground, first, second, third and fourth floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 16 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 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 low at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen/Dining (Block G - Flat 99)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on the ground floor, at the far end of the corridor of Flat 99 in Block G.
• 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 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 85cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 85cm from the floor.
• The oven is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 85cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, sofas and high stools.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The tables are fixed.
• 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 even at the time of the survey.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Block G - Flat 99 - Room D)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor of Flat 99 in Block G.
  • The distance from the Block G entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • 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 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 53cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 1cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests and a desk.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Block G - Flat 99 - Room D)

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• 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 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • The door has a twist lock.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 200cm (width) x 265cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual 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 visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 75cm 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 visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 165cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • 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 lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 53cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Block C - Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within the reception in Block C.
  • The distance from reception entrance is 8m.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist 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 144cm (width) x 205cm (depth) and there is not 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 72cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high visual 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 visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 87cm 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 lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high 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 80cm 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 122cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • 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 visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.