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People and OD Operations

Simon Building, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PL

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Opening Times

  • Monday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Tuesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Wednesday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Thursday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Friday 09:00 - 16:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

Access To

  • People and OD Operations is located on the second floor of Simon Building, close to Lift 2.
  • View information on Simon Building (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into People and OD Operations.
  • There are double automatic doors which opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 175cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.

Counter

  • The counter is located ahead as you enter.
  • The distance from the entrance is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are three meeting rooms in the area numbered 1, 2 and 3.
    At time of survey (April 2024) Room 1 was being used for storage.
    The doors to access the rooms are heavy, open away from you and have a width of 85cm.