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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Woolton Hall is located on the Fallowfield Campus, off Whitworth Lane.
  • Woolton Hall is made up of Ashley, Spencer, Morley, Cavendish and Lindsay.
    The accommodation block surveyed was Cavendish.
  • There is also a main building which has the communal dining room, common room and bar, laundry, library study area and computer room.
  • The accommodation buildings all have 3 floors apart from Ashley which has 2 floors.
  • Woolton Hall is made up of around 194 rooms.
  • There are no rooms with adaptations at Woolton Hall.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles and shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There are kitchen facilities on each floor of each accommodation block.
    The main building has the communal dining room, common room and bar, laundry, library study area and computer room.
    The laundry facilities are external to the main building accessed via 3 steps.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Levyhulme.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to all accommodation blocks is step-free level access.
  There are speed bumps on the internal road outside of Lindsay and the road leading to the main building.
• The approach to the main building is via a slight slope.
• There is 1 entrance to each accommodation block. There are manual doors at all accommodation block entrances.
• The entrances are signed with the building name.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access through the ground floor of all the accommodation buildings.
• There is a slight slope on the ground floor of the main building to access the post boxes.
• Floor surfaces along circulation routes are hard and smooth or carpeted and smooth.
  There are some floor surfaces which have a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas in the lobby area of the main building.
• There is directional signage for the bedrooms and bathroom facilities in the accommodation buildings.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the buildings.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 3 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located in the shared bathrooms on the ground floor of Carlisle and Morley and on the ground floor of the main building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • Ambulant toilet facilities are located on the ground floor shared bathroom in Lindsay.
  • The shared toilet facilities are located in the shared bathrooms in the accommodation blocks and on the ground floor of the main building.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • Standard shower facilities are located in the shared bathrooms in the accommodation blocks.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located in front of Cavendish House.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• 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 (Cavendish House)

• This entrance is located at the front of Cavendish House.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is 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 a handrail on the right going up.
• There is a key lock at a height of 105cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a low 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 132cm.
• The second set of doors have a medium visual contrast.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Stairs (Cavendish House)

• The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead as you enter the Cavendish House Entrance.
• G, 1, 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 18 steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked and have a handrail on the right 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 15cm.
• 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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Kitchen/Dining (Cavendish House)

• The kitchen/dining area is located in the left-hand corridor as you enter the Cavendish House 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 70cm.
• There is not 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 90cm 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 twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave and a kettle.
• Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

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Bathroom with Adaptations (Cavendish House Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bathroom surveyed is located on the Ground Floor of Cavendish House, within the communal bathroom area.
  • The distance from Cavendish House Entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 80cm.
  • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 250cm (width) x 155cm (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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour 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 colour 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 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin rail has a low colour contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The bathroom has a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 162cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The bathroom has a shower with a step.
  • 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 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rails have a low colour contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.

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Entrance (Woolton Hall Entrance)

• This entrance is located on the left-hand side of Woolton Hall.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 2 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 16cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors are permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 67cm.
• The doors have a low 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.

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Reception (Woolton Hall)

• The reception is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Woolton Hall Entrance.
• The distance from Woolton Hall Entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 93cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the desk.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
• 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: benches.

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Eating and Drinking (Woolton Hall Dining Hall)

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• Location and Service View
  • The Dining Hall is located to the right of the corridor which is ahead as you enter the Woolton Hall Entrance.
  • This area has a self service counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering, a counter where food and drink can be ordered and designated seating.
  • Full table service is available on request only.
  • Menus are wall-mounted and available on a mobile phone app.
  • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
  • The following are available: drinking straws.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Order and Payment View
  • The service counter was surveyed.
  • The counter is located opposite the Dining Hall seating area, to the left in the corridor which is ahead as you enter the Woolton Hall Entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the tray rail is 90cm.
• Seating Area View
  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the raised seating area, to the left as you enter the Dining Hall.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and benches.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • The Dining Hall was closed at the time of survey (24th July 2024).

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Communal Facilities (Woolton Hall)

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located to the right as you enter the Woolton Hall Entrance.
  • There is step-free level access into the common room.
  • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
  • The doors open outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 140cm.
  • 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.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, sofas, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
  • Some chairs are fixed.
  • 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 even at the time of the survey.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located to the rear of Woolton Hall.
  • There is stepped access into the laundry room.
  • There are 3 steps with no handrails.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 22cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 78cm.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • 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, tumble dryer and top-up machine.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • The chairs are fixed.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Counter (Woolton Hall Common Room Bar)

• The counter is located within the Woolton Hall Common Room.
• The distance from Woolton Hall Common Room Entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 107cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has mirrors.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Woolton Hall - No Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located ahead and to the left as you enter the Woolton Hall Entrance.
  • The distance from Woolton Hall Entrance is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 123cm (width) x 195cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 45cm 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 colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 106cm 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 rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has 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 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is no mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary 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.

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Stairs (Woolton Hall)

• The stairs surveyed are located directly ahead as you enter the Woolton Hall Entrance.
• G, 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are unmarked 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Woolton Hall Library

• The Woolton Hall Library is located on the First Floor of Woolton Hall, to the right as you exit the stairs.
• There is level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door that opens away from you with a low colour contrast.
• The opening width of the door is 85cm.
• The internal door colour contrast is low.
• Seating available includes armchairs, a sofa, and seats without armrests.
• There is a table and a coffee table.
• The height to the top of the table is 73cm. The underside height is 71cm and is not clear from obstruction.
• The flooring is carpet.
• The lighting levels are even and are not adjustable.

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Woolton Hall Computer Room

• The Woolton Hall Computer Room is located on the First Floor of Woolton Hall, directly ahead as you exit the stairs.
• There is level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door that opens away from you with a low colour contrast.
• The opening width of the door is 69cm.
• The internal door colour contrast is low.
• Seating available includes office chairs without armests.
• There are fixed height desks at a height of 73cm.
• The underside height of the desks is 70cm and is free from obstruction.
• The computer monitors are height adjustable.
• The flooring is carpet.
• The lighting levels are even and are not adjustable.