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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Manchester Gardens is located on the Victoria Park Campus off Hope Road.
  • It is made up of 4 accommodation blocks, Brotherton Court, Philips Court, Williams Court and Kilburn Court.
    The accommodation surveyed was Brotherton Court entrance BB.
  • All accommodation blocks have 4 floors.
  • There is a separate social and study space.
  • Manchester Gardens is made up of around 431 bedrooms.
  • There are no rooms with adaptations.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • Kitchen and dining facilities are available on all floors of the accommodation buildings.
    There is a social space and study rooms next to Philips Court.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Piccadilly.
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Getting Inside

• The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
• There is ramped or stepped access to the social and study areas.
• There are 4 entrances to Brotherton Court, 3 entrances to Kilburn Court and 2 entrances to Philips and Williams Court.
  All entrances have manual doors.
• The entrances are not signed but are named with the block and entrance name.
• The entrance at Brotherton Block B gives step-free level access to the ground floor.
• The entrances at the accommodation blocks are level or have slight ramps or slopes.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on the ground floor.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
• Wall mounted signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors to access each flat.

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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 on the ground floor of the Social Space and Study Room.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located around the accommodation blocks.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Reception)

• This entrance is located at the front of the reception 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 slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 71cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.

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Reception

• The reception is located ahead as you enter the reception building.
• The distance from the reception entrance is 1m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• 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: armchairs.

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Entrance (Brotherton Entrance B)

• This entrance is located at the front of the 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 a very easy slope at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 126cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Stairs (Brotherton Entrance B)

• The stairs surveyed are located ahead as you enter the building.
• The Ground, 1, 2, 3 and 4 floors can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 14 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 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 even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Kitchen/Dining (Brotherton Entrance B)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on the ground floor in flat 1.
• 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 77cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and 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 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Social Space and Study Room)

• This entrance is located at the front of the 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 slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
• The ramp bypasses the steps.
• There are 2 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• 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.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 103cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• 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 low visual contrast.

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Lift (Social Space and Study Room)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter the building.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the entrance is 1m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The Ground and first floors 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 and tactile markings.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 102cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 107cm (width) x 143cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a low visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
• The internal lift controls are 85cm high.

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Stairs (Social Space and Study Room)

• The stairs surveyed are located on the right as you enter the building.
• The Ground and first floors 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 handrail covers 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Communal Facilities

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located on the first floor of the Social Space and Study Room.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the common room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door has a locked extension leaf.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • 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, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: high tables, tables and coffee 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 low at the time of the survey.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located next to Williams Court entrance B.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 72cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Facilities within the room include a washer dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
  • Seating available in this area includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Social Space and Study Room - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor of the Social Space and Study Room.
  • The distance from the entrance is 5m.
  • 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 a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 149cm (width) x 202cm (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 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • 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 44cm 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 colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 99cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 70cm 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 115cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 88cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm 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.