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Hulme Hall - Halls of Residence

The University of Manchester, Oxford Place, Victoria Park, Manchester, M14 5RR

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
  • Oaklands has 2 entrances, 1 entrance is stepped with manual doors and the other (rear accessible entrance) has ramped access with automatic doors.
    All other accommodation blocks, apart from Birley and Houldsworth, have 2 entrances which have 1 unmarked step with manual doors.
    Birley has 1 entrance with 1 step with no handrails and Houldsworth has 3 clearly marked steps with handrails both sides. .
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor of Oaklands.
  • There is internal access on the first floor between Oakland and Christie and between Birley and Plymouth.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the ground floor of the accommodation block.
  • There are 2 steps on the ground floor of Houldsworth to access the lockers and 2 steps after the entrance to the laundry.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
    There are some floor surfaces which are patterned or have a shiny finish. .
  • There are resting areas in some circulation areas in Houldsworth with bench seating.
  • Wayfinding signage is limited within the buildings.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of Hulme Hall - Dining Room and Reception and around the accommodation blocks.
    • 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 signposted and have markings which are faded.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 250cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
    • There are no hatched/marked zones.
    • The nearest designated bay is 18m from the entrance to Hulme Hall - Dining Room and Reception.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope and uneven surfaces.
    • There are speed bumps between the Blue Badge bays and the entrance.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, students and visitors only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Rear Accessible Entrance - Oaklands

  • This entrance is located on the right side of the building.
  • The entrance area is not 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 handrails on both sides.
  • The ramp bypasses the step.
  • There is 1 step with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The step is unmarked.
  • The step has tactile markings.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 63cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 88cm.
  • 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 92cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 80cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Stairs (Oaklands)

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter the building.
  • The Ground, 1, 2 and 3 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 17 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have 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 height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 16cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Kitchen/Dining (Oaklands - Ground Floor)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the ground floor of Oaklands.
  • 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 63cm.
  • 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.
  • The work surface is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered sink is not available.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Communal Facilities (Oaklands)

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on the first floor of Oaklands.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 70cm.
    • 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.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: armchairs and sofas.
    • 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.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the ground floor of Oaklands.
    • 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 76cm.
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a medium 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: tumble dryer and washer dryer.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Oaklands - Ground Floor - Room 24)

  • Bedroom Access View
    • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor of Oaklands Block.
    • The distance from the accessible entrance is 9m.
    • The most accessible route to the bedroom has doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 100cm.
    • The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • 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 height adjustable bed, a ceiling track hoist and a TV with subtitles.
    • The hoist accesses the bed, the toilet and the shower.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
    • There are two overhead hoists in the room. One from bed to desk, the other is in the en-suite.
  • 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 83cm.
    • 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 233cm (width) x 181cm (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, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 180cm (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 a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 90cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 67cm 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 push button emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 133cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is a Closomat toilet in this ensuite.
    • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The room has two hoists, one for bed to desk and one in the ensuite toilet to shower.
    • The ensuite has a Closomat toilet.

Kitchen/Dining (Oaklands - Ground Floor - Room 24)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located within room 24.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
  • The lowered work surface is 76cm from the floor.
  • Under counter cupboards are available.
  • 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 lowered sink is 76cm from the floor.
  • The sink has a twist/turn tap.
  • Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.