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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Unsworth Park is located on the Fallowfield Campus, off Whitworth Lane.
  • Unsworth Park is made up of Honey, Marsham, Tawny, Bumble, Heath, Bilberry, Carden and Mason.
    The accommodation building surveyed was Tawny. .
  • There is a communal building (The Meadow) located at the side of Bilberry.
  • All accommodation buildings have 4 floors apart from Tawny which has 6 floors.
  • Unsworth Park is made up of around 1122 rooms.
  • There are 6 rooms with adaptations.
  • The rooms with adaptation are located on all floors of Tawny accessed via entrance A.
  • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • Kitchen and dining facilities are available on all floors of the accommodation buildings.
    The separate The Meadow building has a laundry, common room and study room. .
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Levenshulme.
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Getting Inside

• The paths leading to all accommodation buildings are step-free with some slight gradients.
• There is a slight slope on the approach to Billberry, Tawny and Honey.
• All accommodation buildings except Mason have 2 entrances, A and B.
  Mason has 1 entrance.
  All accommodation buildings expect Tawny have manual doors.
  Tawny has automatic doors.
• The accommodation buildings are signed with the building names, entrance numbers and flat numbers.
• The entrances provide step-free level access to the ground floor of the accommodation blocks.
• The entrances in Tawny provide step-free level access to the lift foyer.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access on the ground floor of all the accommodation buildings.
  There is step-free level access on all floors in Tawny.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes are carpeted and smooth.
  There are some floor surfaces which are patterned.
  The floor surfaces in The Meadow are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
• There are no resting areas in the circulation routes of the accommodation buildings.
• There is directional signage for the rooms in the accommodation buildings and for the laundry, common room and study area in The Meadow.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the accommodation buildings. On floors 1 and 3 there are auto-opening doors in the lift lobbies.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor of The Meadow.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the ground floor of the Meadow.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Unsworth Park.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 470cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 115cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 39m from Tawny Entrance A.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and bollards.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Tawny Entrance A)

• This entrance is located at the front of the Tawny Block.
• 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 100cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 155cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.

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Lift (Tawny Entrance A)

• The lift surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter Tawny Entrance A.
• The distance from Tawny Entrance A is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 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 medium visual contrast.
• All 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 114cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium 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 visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Stairs (Tawny Entrance A)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter the Tawny Entrance A.
• G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails 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.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Entrance (Tawny - Flat 5)

• This entrance is located on the first floor, to the left on exiting the lift.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Tawny - Flat 5 - Room 48)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor of the Tawny block, to the right as you enter flat 5.
  • The distance from the Tawny Entrance A lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair without armrests, a height adjustable bed, wardrobes for seated users, bedside plug sockets, a ceiling track hoist, a desk and a flashing fire alarm.
  • The hoist accesses the bed, the toilet and the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There are two ceiling tracking hoists in this room, one for bed to desk and one for shower to toilet in ensuite.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Tawny - Flat 5 - Room 48)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • The door has a locking handle.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 236cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is 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 172cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • 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 51cm 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 51cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm 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 no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • 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 lever mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The shower seat is 56cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown 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.
  • There is hoist within the ensuite. The hoist covers all areas of the ensuite.

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Kitchen/Dining (Tawny - Flat 5)

• The kitchen/dining area is located on the first floor of Tawny A, within flat 5.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single automatic door with a medium visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available with a clear knee recess.
• The lowered work surface is 75cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is available with a clear knee recess.
• The lowered hob is 75cm from the floor.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is available with a clear knee recess.
• The lowered sink is 75cm from the floor.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer and a fridge freezer.
• 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
• There is a similar kitchen/dining room on the third floor in Flat 13.

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Entrance (Tawny - Flat 13)

• This entrance is located on the third floor of Tawny block, to the left on exiting the lift.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Tawny - Flat 13 - Room 128)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the third floor of the Tawny block, to the right on entering flat 13.
  • The distance from the Tawny Entrance A lift is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 90cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a height adjustable bed, a ceiling track hoist, a medication fridge and a desk.
  • The hoist accesses the bed, the toilet and the shower.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 236cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is 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 172cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is no dropdown rail for the toilet.
  • The toilet seat is 51cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 55cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a push button emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has no disposal facilities.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 120cm and 135cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even 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 lever mixer.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a hoist within the ensuite that covers all areas. There is an emergency cord for the toilet, but at the time of the survey it is not being used and is therefore tied up.

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Entrance (The Meadow)

• This entrance is located at the front of The Meadow building.
• The entrance area is 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 110cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 137cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 99cm.

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Communal Facilities (The Meadow)

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located ahead and to the left as you enter The Meadow entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There are double automatic doors with a low visual contrast.
  • The doors open inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 160cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the area includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas, stools and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the area includes: coffee tables and high 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 vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • There is a Study room located directly opposite the Lounge space.
  • The Study room was unavailable for photography at the time of the survey (23rd July 2024).
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located at the end of the corridor, ahead as you enter The Meadow entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low 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.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (The Meadow - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located directly ahead as you enter The Meadow entrance.
  • The distance from The Meadow 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 signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 295cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • 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 48cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 100cm 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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 99cm 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 99cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 172cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.