Manchester office accessibility

• Main entrance accessible through outside lift (102cm wide).

• Designated accessible parking (under building 1).
• Main entrance doors are 91cm wide (manually operated).
• Access control suitable for wheelchair user.

Main entrance accessible through outside lift (102cm wide).

There is level access from the main entrance to :

• Accessible toilet (manually operated via 90cm door).
• Bistro dining area(manually operated via 90cm door).
• Multi- faith room and quiet room (manually operated via 90cm door).
• Elevator area.

• Access to all floors via passenger lifts.
• Lift doors are 91cm wide, lifts are 91cm wide and 133cm deep.
• Lift buttons are raised.
• Lifts will show floor numbers at each floor.
• Lifts will announce whether it is going up or down and when doors open or close.

• Toilet doors are manually operated and 90cm wide.
• Direction of travel for female toilets are to the right and left for male toilets.
• Toilet height is 36cm with handrails.
• There is 30cm at the side of the toilet. There is 137cm in front of the toilet.

• There is no background music played in the cafeteria.
• Easily accessible allergen information provided if asked.
• Cater for specific diets (e.g., gluten free, vegan, vegetarian).

• The fire alarm has flashing lights.
• There are no hearing loop systems installed within this site.

• Glass doors and full-height windows have contrast markings.
•  The walls and the doors do not have high colour contrast (painted white).
• Low lighting is not standard.

• No designated quiet working areas.
• Light brightness can be adjusted in multi-faith room.
• No patterns on walls and floors.
• Spaces without patterned wall and floor surfaces.

• Hot desking (need prior notice to accommodate designated working space). 
• Two high adjustable desks located on the ground floor.
• Evacuation Chairs available on ground and first floor.

• No provision for assistive dogs, for example space for toileting, water/feeding stations.
• Door handles are not easy grip and accessible.
• Access controlled release buttons accessible for a wheelchair user.

There is a designated parking space at the venue.

Emergency evacuation procedures

• We have emergency evacuation procedures for disabled visitors.
• The fire alarm does not have flashing lights.