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George Kenyon Building and Hall of Residence

The University of Manchester, University Hall Place, off Booth Street East, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout George Kenyon on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth. Some flooring has a shiny finish.
  • There is no seating in circulation but there is some bench seating in the reception.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited in the buildings.
  • There are not manual doors in circulation areas, only to access stairwells.
  • There is an Amazon locker on the outside wall to the right of the front of George Kenyon.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of George Kenyon.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of block paving.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 12m from the reception entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders and permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Opening Times (Reception)

  • Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located at the front of George Kenyon building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not 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 120cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 80cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 100cm.
  • 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 117cm.
  • There is a revolving door to the left of the main door.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead from the reception entrance.
  • The distance from reception entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 107cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • 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: benches.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single automatic 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).
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and stools.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables.
    • 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located to the right down the corridor off of the reception.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 86cm.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a key fob reader to access the laundry room.
      The height of the reader is 115cm.
      There is a push button to exit.
      The height of the push button is 116cm.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left from the reception entrance.
  • The distance from reception entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and automatic doors.
  • All 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 210cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left from the reception.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • All floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 19 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 handrail extends 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Entrance (Flat 4)

  • This entrance is located on the fourth floor, right on exiting the lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.

Kitchen/Dining (Floor 4, Flat 4 )

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the fourth floor, ahead on entering flat 4.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered hob is 76cm from the floor.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 90cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered sink is 76cm from the floor.
  • 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, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen 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.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Floor 4 Flat 4 Room 3)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the fourth floor of the George Kenyon Building, within flat 4.
    • The distance from the lift is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
    • The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
    • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a height adjustable bed, a ceiling track hoist and a medication fridge.
    • The hoist accesses the bed, the toilet and the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • 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.
  • Ensuite 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the ensuite are 218cm (width) x 267cm (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 100cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is an elbow pad 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 no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 42cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 94cm 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 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 not a soap dispenser.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • There is a Closomat toilet in the en-suite.
    • At the time of survey (Feb 26), the light in the bathroom was not working.
    • 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 no shower seat.
    • There are two ceiling track hoist within room 3, one in the bedroom covering bed to desk and another one in the ensuite toilet to shower.
    • There is a Closomat toilet in the ensuite.

Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located within the reception on the ground floor.
    • The distance from reception entrance is 6m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist 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 147cm (width) x 210cm (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 76cm (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 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.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 109cm 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 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 118cm 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 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 98cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • 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.