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Disabled Access Guide for Whitworth Park - Grove House
The University of Manchester
316 Oxford Road
Manchester
M13 9NG
Tel: 0161 275 2888
Fax: 0161 275 3213
Email: accommodation@manchester.ac.uk
Web: http://www.accommodation.manchester.ac.uk
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Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Manchester.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Manchester Oxford Road.
Parking
This venue does not have its own car park.
The convenient dropoff point is located on Dilworth Street
University Car Park F is located on the other side of Dilworth Street. Please see the separate guide for details on this car park.
Outside Access (Oxford Road - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Oxford Road - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading up from Oxford Road to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 135cm (4ft 5in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 8 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
Outside Access (Oxford Road - Bar Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are single width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in) wide.
Level Change (Oxford Road - Bar Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is steep.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 148cm (4ft 10in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 1 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are not clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The step mentioned is in front of the entrance.
This entrance is a fire exit, and must be opened from the inside. It can only be used when the bar is open.
Reception
The reception desk is 4m (13ft 1in) from the front entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The reception desk has a lowered section.
This is the main reception for all the Whitworth Park Halls.
Inside Access
There is not level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
The lighting levels are bright.
Level Change (Inside Access)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located on the ground floor, leading past reception.
The ramp or slope is easy.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The reception, general offices and the post room are all accessible on the ground floor.
The offices are open 09.30 - 12.30 and 13.30 - 16.00 Monday - Friday.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG - G - 1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
The services on the floors which are not accessible are the Bar and Laundrette on the lower ground floor and the Whitworth Park Gym, the Computer Cluster and Common Room on the first floor.
Accessible Toilet
There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to accessible toilets
The toilet is for the sole use of disabled people.
The accessible toilet is 22m (24yd) from the accessible entrance.
The accessible toilet is located in the corridor leading to the bar area.
Features and dimensions of accessible toilets
A key is required for the accessible toilet.
The key is not a radar key.
The key can be obtained from a member of the bar staff.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 131cm x 148cm (4ft 3in x 4ft 10in).
There is not a lateral transfer space.
The tap type is twist/turn.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
Position of fixtures in accessible toilets
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm (1ft 4in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in accessible toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
The adapted toilet is partially adapted.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female Toilets
The female toilets are located in the corridor leading to the bar area.
The female toilets are 23m (25yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Access to Standard Male Toilets
The male toilets are located in the corridor leading to the bar area.
The male toilets are 23m (25yd) from the accessible entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are not located within the standard toilet.
The adapted toilet is partially adapted.
Restaurant / Bar (The Grovel)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 71cm (2ft 3in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
There are some low tables available in the bar.
There is a medium step leading up to pool tables.
The bar is open 19.00 - 23.00 Monday - Thursday, 19.00 - 00.00 Fridays, 17.00 - 00.00 Saturdays and 13.00 - 23.00 Sundays.
Additional Information
The photograph shows part of the ramp leading up to the main entrance.
Additional Information
The photograph shows the launderette, which is located on the lower ground floor of the building.
Comments
The building is open 24 hours a day.
