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Stopford Student Hub and Library

Stopford Building, Faculty of Medical & Human Sciences, The University of Manchester, Oxford Road, Manchester, M13 9PT

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • There is step-free access to the Stopford Student Hub and Library via the Stopford Building Lift.
  • The Accessible Entrance is opposite the lift
  • There is a second entrance at the far left end of the hub, from a corridor.
  • The entrance is signed as Stopford Student Hub and Library.
  • The entrance give access to the entrance foyer and the reception.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the Stopford Student Hub and Library.
  • Floors surfaces along the circulation routes are short pile carpet.
  • There is a seating area in the reception foyer with a mixture of seating.
  • The main seating areas on the left side of the area have a mixture of, desks, booths, high tables, and seating
  • The right side of the area is the quiet study area with desks and chairs.
  • There are no manual doors in the circulation areas.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located to the left of the reception.
  • The distance from the reception is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Ground floor, 1, 2 and 3 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 107cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 181cm (width) x 142cm (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, a hearing assistance alarm system and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the ground floor, to the left of reception.
  • There are double automatic doors to access the stairwell.
  • Ground floor, 1, 2 and 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are not easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps have open risers.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located on the third floor of the Stopford Building ahead from the lift.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 167cm.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 104cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead from the Stopford Student Hub and Library.
  • The distance from the Stopford Student Hub and Library is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • 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 with armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Seating Area (Main Seating Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The seating area runs the full length of the Stopford Student Hub and Library on the left handside.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area, this may include the use of a lift.
    • The following areas have stepped access: There are 4 pods which have stepped access.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs, sofas, benches and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables, long tables and booths.
    • Some chairs and tables are fixed.
    • 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
    • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Area (Silent Study Space)

  • The area runs the length of the Stopford Student Hub and Library on the right hand side.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into this area.
  • The width of the opening is 200cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the area.
  • Access throughout the area may include narrow walkways.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
  • The desks are fixed.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Support and Wellbeing Room 1)

  • The room is located to the right from the Stopford Student Hub and Library.
  • The distance from the Stopford Student Hub and Library is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 115cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 76cm.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Group Study Room 3)

  • The room is located to the left from the Stopford Student Hub and Library entrance towards the far end.
  • The distance from the Stopford Student Hub and Library entrance is 45m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.

Room (Meeting Room 1)

  • The room is located to the left from the Stopford Student Hub and Library entrance.
  • The distance from the Stopford Student Hub and Library entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.