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Park View

The University of Manchester, Parkview Hall, 345 Moss Lane East, Manchester, M14 4LA

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Accommodation Overview

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.
  • The entrances do not have signage other than the building name.
  • The entrance to Block A provides step-free sloped access to the ground floor.
  • Entrances to some blocks have slight ramps/slopes.
  • Entrances to some blocks are step-free level.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the ground floor in all blocks.
  • 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 in the reception.
  • Wayfinding signage is very limited in the buildings.
  • There are manual doors in circulation areas.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left of Park View halls of residence buildings.
    • 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 480cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 35m from the entrance to Block A.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for students and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is not free for all users.
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
    • Parking is priced at £6 per week.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available .
  • Public Car Parks View
    • The car park has a key fob entry system and buzzer at the gates to enter.
      The height of the key fob reader is 105cm.
      The height of the buzzer is 96cm.
      The gates to exit are automatic.

Opening Times (Reception)

  • Monday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Wednesday 12:00 - 17:30.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Friday 09:00 - 17:30.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Entrance (Block A)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Block A.
  • 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.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 122cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 132cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 79cm.
  • 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 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Pedestrian Gate)

  • This entrance is located to the right of reception.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 124cm.
  • There is a single manual gate at this entrance.
  • The gate opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 120cm.
  • The gate has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a key card reader to exit. The height is 124cm.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located on Moss Lane East, at the front of Park View halls of residence.
  • 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 a handrail on the left going up.
  • 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 10cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 121cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 119cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • 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 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Reception - Rear)

  • This entrance is located to the rear of the reception.
  • The entrance area is not 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 126cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 93cm.
  • 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 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located to the left after entering via 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.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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 and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Though there is a lowered counter, it could not be accessed at the time of survey (December 2024).

Communal Facilities

  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located to the right of the Reception - rear entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 100cm.
    • 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 and top-up machine.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • The chairs are fixed.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Lift (Block A)

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left after entering via the Block A entrance.
  • The distance from the Block A entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • The ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor and fourth floor 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 medium visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 108cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast.
  • Some 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 a list of floor services/facilities.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs (Block A)

  • The stairs surveyed are located to the left of the lift.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • The ground floor, first floor, second floor, third floor and fourth floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is not 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Kitchen/Dining (Block A - Flat 1)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the ground floor, to the left after entering via the main entrance.
  • 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 have a high visual contrast.
  • The work surface is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 91cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 91cm 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, a kettle and a toaster.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas and high 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 low at the time of the survey.