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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • IQ Salford is accommodation complex located on Seaford Road, Salford.
  • IQ Salford is a multi block, student accommodation complex, There are four floors in each block. The blocks are divided up into flats, with individual rooms.
  • There is three rooms with adaptations on the complex.
  • The room surveyed was located in Browning Block Five, Room d.
  • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with level showers.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Salford Crescent.
  • The nearest tram stop is Victoria.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free access throughout the buildings on the grounds.
• Access to the Study Area is via an external entrance with a slight slope.
  The automatic door width is 86cm and is located next to the Hub entrance.
  The door opens outwards.
  The key-card reader height is 94cm.
  The exit button is 89cm.
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• The floor surfaces in all building in the grounds are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are no resting areas in circulation and lobby areas.
• Wayfinding signage is provided throughout the grounds.
• There are manual doors in some of the accommodation blocks.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the central main building is step-free via a slight slope.
• The entrances is named as Reception and Hub.
• The reception entrance provides a step-free level access to the reception area on the ground floor.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located within IQ Salford's grounds.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 468cm (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 22m from the reception building entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Reception Building)

• This entrance is located to the front of the reception building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 85cm.
• 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.

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Reception

• The reception is located in the reception building.
• The distance from the reception building entrance is 4m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
• The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a portable hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Some 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: armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

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Entrance (Hub)

• This entrance is located to the left side of the reception 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 75cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 96cm.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lounge (Hub)

• The lounge is located to the left of the reception.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the lounge includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
• Furniture available in the lounge includes: high tables, long tables and booths.
• Some chairs are fixed.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a TV with subtitles.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

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Communal Facilities

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• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located to the rear of the reception building.
  • There is step-free access via a slope into the laundry room.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 98cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The height of the entry key card reader is 104 cm.
    The height of the exit button is 98cm.

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Gym

• The gym is located to the left of the central reception/hub building.
• There is step-free level access into the gym.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The gym is not staffed.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is clear manoeuvring space between equipment (150cm x 150cm).
• Equipment includes free weights and cable resistance machines.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Entrance (Browning House)

• This entrance is located to the front of Browning House.
• 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 87cm.
• All intercoms on the IQ Salford site have been disconnected.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 91cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Lift (Browning House)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left after entering the building via the Browning House entrance.
• The distance from Browning House entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has a lift, slight ramps or slopes and automatic doors.
• Ground, first and second floor 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 a low visual contrast.
• The lift door opening width is 81cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high 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.
• Lighting levels were even 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 (Browning House)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left of Browning House.
• Ground, first and second 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 handrail covers 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen/Dining (Browning House)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on the first floor of Browning House, in Flat 5.
• 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 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 medium visual contrast.
• The work surface is 83cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 83cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 83cm 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 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 suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Within Room d - Browning House Flat 5)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the second floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 23m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access and automatic 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 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 31cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Flat 5 Browning House 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 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 250cm (width) x 226cm (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 182cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 92cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 73cm 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 not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • 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 twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 61cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Reception - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left of the reception, in the entrance foyer of the Hub.
  • The distance from the Hub 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 and 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 88cm.
  • The door has a 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 144cm (width) x 238cm (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.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • 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.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 111cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 126cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 103cm 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.