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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self-catered accommodation, accommodation office, laundry and social space.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The University is located on Cowcaddens Road, easily accessible from Junction 16 (Westbound) or Junctions 15 & 17 (Eastbound) of the M8 motorway.
  • Campus parking is only available for permit holders and visitors only.
    There is Blue Badge parking available between the rear of the Sir Alex Ferguson Library and from the Carnegie Lecture Theatre and the PhD Building.
    Public parking available at the Concert Square car park on Cowcaddens Road diagonally opposite the University. Additional public parking is also available at the Buchanan Galleries on Killermont Street.
    There is pay and display street parking on Milton Street at the rear of the campus, time limited to 3 hours.
• By Bus View
  • The university is situated opposite the Buchanan Bus Station which is served by routes 4, 9, 9A, 10A, B10, C10, 27, 54, 68, 71, 71A, 72, 77, 87, 88, 88A, 88C, 89, 89A, 89B, 213, 240, 240X, 255, 263, 267, 334, 336, 336, 500, 532, 537, 590, 592, 539, 542, 548, 588, 590, 592, 618, 900, 901, 906, 906X, 907, 914, 915, 916, 923, 926, 976, 977, G9, G10, L1, M8, M9, M11, M20, X1, X3, X7, X8, X11, X23, X24, X25, X25A, X26, X27, X28, X34, X36, X39, X44, X71, X74, X76, X77, X77N, X78, X79, X85, and X87.
    There are additional bus stops on North Hanover Street within 50m of the Student Association Building served by routes 27, 71, 87, 128, 329, CB1, X23, 88, 88A, 88C, 89, 89A and 89B.
• By Train View
  • The nearest national railway station is Queen Street, which is 0.5 miles (11 minutes) from the university via North Hanover Street.
    Glasgow Central Station is also not far, 0.7 miles (14 minutes) via West Nile Street.
    However, all of the central Glasgow stations are within reach of the campus using public transport.
• By Underground View
  • The nearest subway is Cowcaddens Underground Station, 0.4 miles (7 minutes) west of the university via Cowcaddens Road.
    However, Buchanan Street Underground Station is popular as it is located in the main shopping area and is about 0.4 miles (8 minutes) south of the university via West Nile Street and Buchanan Street.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the "How to Find Us" page of the University website for more information on getting to the campus and to download a campus map and a local map.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) website for details on buses and the underground.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website for details on trains to the Glasgow Stations.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Glasgow Central Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on UK Student Recruitment Team - Course Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 331 8681.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 273 1650.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on University Accommodation Office please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 331 3980.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Wellbeing Disability Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0141 273 1371.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Team are based in room M136 in the George Moore building.
  The office is open Monday-Friday 09:00 -12.30 and 13.30 - 17:00.
  Meetings with a Disability Adviser are by appointment only. In addition to the standard opening hours, Disability Advisers offer early or late appointments three days a week.
  Assistive technology equipment and devices may be obtained for use in the campus building through the Disability Team.

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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.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located off Calgary Street via a security gate.
  • 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 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 370cm x 505cm (12ft 2in x 16ft 7in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 14m (15yd 11in) from the accommodation office.
  • 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.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Raasay Block)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building at ground floor level.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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.
• Comments View
  • Photographs 1-4 show the Raasay Block main entrance.
  • Other block entrances are similar, as shown in photographs 5-8.

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Getting Around (Raasay)

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• Access View
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not 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 varied.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 5 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
  • This information refers to 1 Raasay.
  • The accessible facilities are located on the ground floor.
  • There is level access from an accessible entrance.
  • The room number viewed was 1.
  • The width of the door to the room is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the clear floor space are 195cm x 220cm (6ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
  • The bed is 54cm 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).
  • Other accessible facilities available in the accommodation are a lowered counter, including hobs and sink within the communal kitchen at a height of 74cm with wheelchair recess below both.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
• Accessible Bathroom View
  • The information relates to the ensuite.
  • The dimensions of the bathroom are 214cm x 200cm (7ft x 6ft 7in).
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the door to the bathroom is 78cm.
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
  • It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • The measurement of lateral transfer space is 78cm (2ft 7in).
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • 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 both sides.
  • 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.
• Bath and Shower View
  • There is a bath.
  • The height of the side of the bath from floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a shower over the bath.
  • The shower head height is adjustable.
  • The type of shower controls used is lever.
  • There are not handrails available for the bath.
• Wheel In Shower View
  • There is not a wheel in shower.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms View
  • 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.
• Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom View
  • The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
  • 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.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include vibrating pillows.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
  • There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a bath.
  • There is / are 3 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • A mobile hoist can be brought into the halls if necessary.

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Other Floors (Raasay)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2, 3 and 4.
  • The stairs are located immediately beyond the block entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 2m from the accommodation.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on the first floor, on the second floor, on the third floor and on the fourth floor.
  • 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 of the accommodation blocks.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are some standard bedrooms.

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Outside Access (Accommodation Office)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the accommodation office block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated when entering.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 92cm (3ft).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 102cm (3ft 4in).
• 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.

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Reception (Accommodation Office)

• The Accommodation Office is located on the ground floor.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• The reception area is clearly 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 low (76cm or lower).
• The desk is not staffed.
• There is a bell to attract attention.
• The bell is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is a touch screen.

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Lift (Accommodation Office)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the reception area.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 4m (4yd 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 100cm x 130cm (3ft 3in 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 (Accommodation Office Block)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the accommodation office entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • 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.

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Breakout Space(s) (Social Space)

• Directional and locational signage for the room(s) is not available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the room(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the room(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the room(s).
• The door(s) for the room(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the room(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the room(s).
• There is some fixed furniture within the room(s).
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within the room(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) ranges between 72cm and 101cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There is a/are chair(s) with armrests on both sides within the room(s).
• Floor coverings in the room(s) are not even.
• There are vending machines with coin slots at 110-130cm height. There is also a communal sink area. The social area is located on the first floor of the accommodation office block.

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Outside Access (Laundry)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear side of the accommodation office block.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 77cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of less than 2cm.
• 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.

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Laundry

• The laundry is located at the side of the accommodation office block.
• There is room to manoeuvre within the laundry.
• Laundry charges are made through a downloadable smart phone app.
• Within the laundry there are back up laundry change machines with coin slot height at 150cm.
• There are both washing machines and dryers with controls at a height of 100cm.
• There are additional washing machines at high level.
• There are seats without armrests available.

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Accessible Toilet (Accommodation Office Block)

• 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 9m (9yd 2ft) from the accommodation office entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter the ground floor, in the stairwell of the accommodation office block.
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 158cm x 200cm (5ft 2in x 6ft 7in).
  • 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 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is not fully functional.
  • The alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and open waste paper bin 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a mirror.
  • Mirrors are not 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • 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).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a high colour contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a poor colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Accommodation Office Block)

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor.
  • There is a female standard toilet in the same location.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 2m from the lift.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.