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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation over 4 blocks (East Kip House, Carnethy House, Scald Law House and Caerketton House), laundry room and the reception/management suite.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Edinburgh.
• The nearest National Rail station is Haymarket.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• There is not a tram stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Monday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Tuesday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Wednesday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Thursday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Friday 13:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.
• Parking is free for all users.
• Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
• The car park type is open air/surface.
• Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders can booked in advance.
• There is/are 1 Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the car park.
• The dimensions of the Blue Badge parking bay(s) are 370cm x 550cm (12ft 2in x 18ft 1in).

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bay is 33m (36yd 3in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • There is not a road to cross between the car park and the entrance.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • There are security bollards leading into the car park.
  • There are 3 spaces in total here with some on-street parking available outside on Orwell Terrace.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the East Kip house.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is at a height of 130cm.
• The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 83cm (2ft 9in).

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• Comments View
  • There are similar entrances to each of the 4 blocks here.
  • East Kip House is to the right as you enter the site and is where the reception and laundry are located.
  • Carnethy House is the larger block to the rear right.
  • Scald Law House is the round building to the rear left.
  • Caerketton House is to the left as you enter the site.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar slopes leading to Carnethy and Caerketton houses.
  • There is level access to Scald Law House.

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Reception

• The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are medium.
• The desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• The desk/counter does not have a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are adjustable.
• Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located off the main corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 93cm x 132cm (3ft 1in x 4ft 4in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar lifts in each block.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are similar staircases in each block. Caerketton House has 4 levels. Scald Law House has 7 levels. Carnethy House has 6 levels. East Kip House has 5 levels.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 6 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • There were no accessible rooms available to survey at the time of research.
  • Caerketton House has 17 ground floor rooms and level access via lift to 3 upper floors.
  • Scald Law House has 6 ground floor rooms and level access via lift to 6 upper floors. There are twin rooms on each floor here.
  • Carnethy House has 9 ground floor rooms including 2 accessible rooms. There is level access via lift to 5 upper floors.
  • East Kip House has 14 ground floor rooms including 1 accessible room. There is level access via lift to 4 upper floors with 3 more accessible rooms on the 1st, 2nd and 3rd floors.
  • There are 236 rooms at Orwell Terrace Student Accommodation altogether.

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Accessible Toilet (East Kip House)

• There are accessible toilet facilities within this venue.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 3m (3yd 10in) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter, opposite reception.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 203cm x 160cm (6ft 8in x 5ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall-mounted grab rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is not a mirror.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • There is a good colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
• Comments View
  • Other blocks do not offer accessible toilets outwith rooms.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Documents can be requested in Braille.
• Documents can be requested in large print.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.

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• Comments View
  • Outwith reception opening times there are security staff available 24hrs.
  • During reception lunch time (12:00-13:00) staff are generally still available on site.