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Uttley House

The University of Manchester, Whitworth Lane, Fallowfield, Manchester, M14 6NN

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Accommodation Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
  • There are manual doors at the entrance.
  • The entrance is signed with the building name.
  • The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access once inside the ground foor on the ground and first floor.
  • The lift gives access the ground and first floor only.
    The second floor is accessed only via stairs.
  • Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
    There are some floor surfaces which have a shiny finish.
  • There is directional signage for the bedrooms.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the male and female standard toilets on the ground floor.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the reception foyer.
    • The gender inclusive toilet facilities are located on the ground floor in the study zone area.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of Uttley House.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 3 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m from Main Entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and uneven surfaces.
    • There is no dropped kerb 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.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of Uttley House.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 170cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 168cm.
  • The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located ahead as you enter the Main Entrance.
  • The distance from Main Entrance is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 128cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 90cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There may be background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
    • The distance from Main Entrance is 8m.
    • 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 high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high 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 144cm (width) x 239cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 85cm (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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 64cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm 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 low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 56cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Kitchen/Dining (Kitchen 1)

  • The kitchen/dining area is located on the Ground Floor of the residential area, which is to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 105cm.
  • There is a key fob reader at a height of 120cm to enter this room. There is a similar alternative door along the residential corridor.
  • 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 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered work surface is not available.
  • Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
  • The hob is 92cm from the floor.
  • A lowered hob is not available.
  • The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The sink is 92cm 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 kettle.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
  • 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 size of the space.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located in the residential area, which is to the left as you .
  • The distance from Main Entrance is 27m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has manual doors and step-free level access.
  • Floors G, 1 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 90cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 125cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a low visual contrast, Braille markings and tactile markings.
  • 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, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the residential corridor, which is to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
  • G, 1, 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 18 steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Communal Facilities

  • Common Room View
    • The common room is located on the Ground Floor of the residential area, which is to the left as you enter the Main Entrance.
    • There is step-free level access into the common room.
    • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
    • The door opens outwards.
    • The width of the opening is 103cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and high stools.
    • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: coffee tables, tables and high 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 vary due to the size of the space.
    • There is a key fob reader at a height of 120cm to enter this room. There is a similar alternative door in the residential corridor to access this room.
  • Laundry Room View
    • The laundry room is located on the First Floor, immediately to the left as you exit the lift.
    • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
    • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
    • The door has a locked extension leaf.
    • The door opens inwards.
    • 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 have a high visual contrast.
    • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, 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: sofas.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.