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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the Faculty of Health, Life and Social Sciences, Lecture Theatre, Learning Resource Centre, Sighthill Cafe, staff offices and classrooms.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the sports centre.
• This building is made up of five separate blocks.
  Block B to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
  Block C is straight ahead.
  Block D is to the right of the main entrance as you enter.
  These are all accessed from the central atrium (Block A), which also contains the Sighthill Cafe.
  Block E is accessed from Block D, and contains the Learning Resource Centre.
• Related link Learning Resource Centre.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/sighthill-learning-resource-centre
• Related link Learning Resource Centre Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/sighthill-learning-resource-centre-cafe
• Related link Sighthill Cafe.
• Https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/sighthill-cafe

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Sighthill Campus is located to the west of the city centre and offers a site car park.
    The campus is accessed off the A71 (Calder Road), close to the city bypass and M8 motorway.
  • The main car park is located to the rear side of the building in front of the sports centre.
    There are further designated blue badge bays adjacent to the building and a visitors car park opposite.
    Drop-offs can be made in front of the building.
• By Bus View
  • Buses from various areas over the city travel to Sighthill Campus/Calder Road. The majority of buses are operated by Lothian Buses. Up to the minute "real time" bus timetable information is now available at the majority of bus stops across the city. Information panels provided next to the majority of bus stops let you know when the next bus services will be arriving, or if there has been a delay.
• By Train View
  • Sighthill Campus is 1 mile from Edinburgh Park Station, and 5.2 miles from the central Edinburgh Waverley Station. Edinburgh has rail links throughout the UK. The East Coast mainline, which links Edinburgh and London King’s Cross, is the UK's fastest intercity railway: you can travel between the cities in around 4 hours. Or, if you prefer to travel overnight, a sleeper service runs between London Euston and Edinburgh Waverley 6 nights a week. There are great links to other cities too. The journey to Glasgow only takes 45 minutes, while York, Newcastle, Inverness or Aberdeen can be reached in about 2 hours. All trains arrive at Waverley Station in the centre of the city, although some trains also stop at Haymarket, which is a smaller station in the West End, nearer the Merchiston Campus.
• By Tram View
  • Edinburgh Park Station is also a tram station for access to the city centre or airport, 1 mile from the campus.
• Useful Links View
  • To view Edinburgh Trams accessibility information and journey planner website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view Scotland’s national public transport information service Traveline’s accessibility information website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view Lothian Buses accessibility information and journey planner website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability and Inclusion Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 2929.
• Email: [email protected].
• Provide general advice and guidance about support for students with disabilities. There are also staff available with knowledge of specialist technology, software and equipment who can help, advise and support students to use these to study and learn.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• This page gives more information on all of the Support Services available for students.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].
• This page gives more information regarding the applications process.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 3713.
• Email: [email protected].
• Details of the types of University accommodation available, and how to apply.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear side of the building, in front of the sports centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sports Centre (ENGAGE) and the Sighthill Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Sighthill Building.
  • This car park is clearly signposted from the Sighthill Building.
  • The nearest designated bay is 29m (31yd 2ft) from the Sighthill Building car park entrance.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the right 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 available.
  • There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 9in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 75m (82yd 1in) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Sighthill Campus car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear side of the building, in front of the sports centre.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • 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.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the central atrium (Block A).

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Outside Access (Car Park Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear side of the building, at the main car park.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
  • The first automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
  • There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block B.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance and gates, permanently held open when the building is open, 98 cm wide (shown in photograph 3).
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the central atrium (Block A).

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Reception

• IPoint is located to the left as you enter.
• The desk is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • Previous location had a hearing loop station, but this was not deployed to the correct reception location.

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Reception (Finance, Level 6)

• Finance Reception is located on level 6, to the right from the lift.
• The desk is 9m (9yd 2ft) from the lift 6.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • This office is staffed from 09:00-17:00 between Monday and Friday.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to Block B from Block A on the first floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The level 1 ramp is located to the left of reception. The ramp is shown in photographs 15 and 16.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to Block B from Block C and lifts 4 and 5 on the third floor.
  • The width of the ramp is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • The ramp is shown in photographs 17 and 18.
  • There is a slight ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to Blocks B and C with Blocks D and E on the second floor.
  • The slope is shown in photographs 19 and 20.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The system is a portable loop.
  • Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.

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Lift (Lifts 1 and 2)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block B.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 102m (111yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 131cm x 117cm (4ft 4in x 3ft 10in).
• 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 not 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 bright.

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Lift (Lift 3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block B, to the left from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 49m (53yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 167cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 6in).
• 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 not 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 bright.

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• Comments View
  • This lift is located to the right from the car park entrance.

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Lift (Lifts 4 and 5)

• The lift is located to the left as you enter, near reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 130cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 not 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 bright.

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Lift (Lifts 6 and 7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter, in Block D, next to the entrance to the LRC.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G, 1, 2, 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 18m (19yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 107cm x 130cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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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, 5, 6, 7, 8.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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 further stairs throughout each of the blocks.

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Accessible Toilet (Reception / Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet near the car park entrance which offers a 180cm long wall mounted changing bed.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 215cm (6ft 3in x 7ft 1in).
  • There is not 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby change unit.
  • The height of the baby change unit is 107cm.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lifts 6 and 7.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the LRC on level 2.
  • There is a similar toilet on level 3 in the same location. There are many other accessible toilets throughout the building in each block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 222cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 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 left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• 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 fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are further accessible toilets within the LRC and near the lower floor café, please refer to the separate guides for details.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 8m from the main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
  • Lighting levels in the standard toilet surveyed are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets throughout the building.