Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include 206 accommodation rooms with 1 accessible room.
- Related link Main Teaching Tower.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/main-teaching-tower-building-glasgow
- Related link Halls of Residence.
- Https://www.accessable.co.uk/venues/halls-of-residence-building-glasgow
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Comments
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- The St Lukes Complex has accommodation for students located within .
- Close 1, Close 2, Close 3, Close 4 and Close 5.
- The 1 accessible room is located in Close 5 on the ground floor.
Opening Times (Accommodation Office College Staff)
- Monday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Tuesday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Wednesday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Thursday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Friday 08:00 - 22:00.
- Saturday 08:00 - 15:00.
- Sunday 08:00 - 15:00.
Opening Times (Security)
- Monday 22:00 - 08:00.
- Tuesday 22:00 - 08:00.
- Wednesday 22:00 - 08:00.
- Thursday 22:00 - 08:00.
- Friday 22:00 - 08:00.
- Saturday 15:00 - 08:00.
- Sunday 15:00 - 08:00.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- St Luke's is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre on the south side of the River Clyde. It is on the opposite side of Ballater Street (A8) from the Riverside Campus, behind the Premier Inn.
The M8 and M74 Motorways are close by. - This building has it's own car park.
Blue Badge and standard on-street parking is available nearby on Nelson Street and Norfolk Street.
- St Luke's is located on the outskirts of Glasgow City Centre on the south side of the River Clyde. It is on the opposite side of Ballater Street (A8) from the Riverside Campus, behind the Premier Inn.
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By Bus
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- The Saint Luke's Terrace and Saint Ninian Terrace bus stops on Laurieston Road are close to this building. They are served by a number of bus routes, including buses 325, 326, 328, 330, 331, 371, 376, 381, 801, 803, 804, 805, 844, 845.
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By Train
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- The nearest railway station is Argyle Street. However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
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By Underground
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- The nearest Subway station is Bridge Street, approximately half a mile to the east.
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Useful Links
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- Please see the Campus locations and Contact us page of the college website for more information on getting to the Riverside Campus.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The Strathclyde Partnership for transport website , for details on buses and the subway.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquires website for trains to Glasgow.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Equity, Diversity & Inclusion please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5401/5402.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Help choosing a course from professional careers advisors please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5172 or 014 272 6578.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 375 5533.
- Email: [email protected].
Building Parking
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- Parking charges apply for all users.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Riverside Campus.
- The car park is located Thistle Road.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Reception - Office
- The reception office is located to the front left as you face the building.
- There is a single heavy door 96cm wide that opens away from you to gain access to the reception.
- In the office there is a low desk and chair without armrests.
- The office is manned 24 hours a day.
Outside Access (Main Entrance Close 3)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
Outside Access (Main Entrance Close 5)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is a bell/buzzer.
- The height of the bell/buzzer is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 103cm (3ft 5in).
- A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is / are single.
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
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Comments
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- Entrance to Closes 1, 2, 4 and 5 are identical.
- These can be seen in photographs 4, 5 and 6.
Accommodation (Accessible Room ( G1 R1 Close 5 ))
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 1 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to accessible room G1 Room 1 Close 5.
- The accessible facilities are located in Close 5 on the ground floor.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was G1 Room 1 Close 5.
- The width of the door to the room is 89cm (2ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 385cm x 438cm (12ft 8in x 14ft 4in).
- The bed is 58cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 38cm (1ft 3in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 174cm x 212cm (5ft 9in x 6ft 11in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 85cm.
- The door weight is heavy.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- No emergency alarm is fitted in the bathroom.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on the left.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are not available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are twist/turn.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are medium.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- None of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are not welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Rooms are located Close 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
Getting Around (Room G1 R1 Recreational Area)
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Access
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- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- Along the corridor there is a kitchen area with a relaxing area.
- The facilities in the kitchen include a sink, cooker, hob and fridge freezer.
- The kitchen hobs are 94cm in height.
- The lounge area has 2 sofa chairs with armrests.
- The table fronting the sofas measure 45cm high.
- There is adequate space for wheelchair users to manoeuvre.
Other Floors (Stairs Close 5)
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
- The stairs are located to the right when you enter the main entrance.
- The stairs are approximately 3m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
- When you enter Closes 1, 2, 3, and 4 there are similar stairs beyond each entrances.
Laundry
- The laundry is located to the right when you face the office reception entrance.
- There is a single heavy door 92cm wide that opens away from you to enter the laundry.
- The floor in the laundry is non slip quarry tiles.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- There are 4 washing machines and 4 dryers within the laundry.
- To the left is a seating area.
Accessible Toilet
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets available on the complex. Only within the accommodation rooms.