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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include The Advice and Support Centre, Geordies Bar, Liberty's Cafe, Zero Nightclub, Student Union offices and Committee room.

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Opening Times (Main Building)

• Monday 08:30 - 00:15..
• Tuesday 08:30 - 00:15..
• Wednesday 08:30 - 00:15..
• Thursday 08:30 - 00:15..
• Friday 08:30 - 01:00..
• Saturday 10:00 - 01:30..
• Sunday 10:00 - 00:15..

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in the Riccarton Campus.
• The nearest mainline station is Curriehill.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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  • The Riccarton Campus is located on the western edge of Edinburgh.

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Parking

• The venue does have its own car park.

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• Venue Car Park View
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • The car park is at the back of the venue.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • There are 0 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • 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 dropped kerb / non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 82cm (2ft 8in) wide.

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  • The main entrance consists of 2 individual single doors, each of which open from left to right.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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  • There are slopes leading down to the building from the grounds.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the venue.
• There is level access into the venue.
• The main doors open automatically.
• The doors are single width.
• The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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• Second set of doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in) wide.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 2m (6ft 7in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The reception desk is low height.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Lighting levels are medium.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Comments View
  • The first photograph shows the door leading to the stairs, which is light and opens outwards.
  • The offices of the Student Union Officers are located on level 1.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located right as you enter the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1.
• The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from main entrance.
• The clear door width is 88cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 109cm x 139cm (3ft 7in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
• The lift controls do have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 17m (19yd) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located to your far left as you enter the building opposite Geordies.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 200cm x 212cm (6ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
  • Floor manoeuvring space is clear 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 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is twist/turn.
  • There is not a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There are mirrors in the accessible toilet.
  • 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The towel dispenser is 102cm (3ft 4in) high.
  • 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 sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Comments View
  • There is a baby changing facility available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilets are 11m (12yd) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are additional standard male and female toilets just after the entrance to Zero.

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Eating and Drinking (Geordies)

• The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 8m (26ft 3in) from the Geordies entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 52cm (1ft 8in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are wall only.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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• Comments View
  • The photographs show the drinks and food counters.
• Opening Times View
  • Monday 11:00 - 00:15.
  • Tuesday 11:00 - 00:15.
  • Wednesday 11:00 - 00:15.
  • Thursday 11:00 - 00:15.
  • Friday 11:00 - 01:00.
  • Saturday 12:00 - 01:30.
  • Sunday 12:00 - 00:15.

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Eating and Drinking (Liberty's)

• The following information is for the cafe.
• The bar does serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The nearest table is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Liberty's entrance.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
• The distance between the floor and the highest table is 114cm (3ft 9in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• Menus are wall only.
• Picture menus are not available.
• Menus are clearly written.
• Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
• The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.

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• Opening Times View
  • Monday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Tuesday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Wednesday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Thursday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Friday 10:00 - 15:00.
  • Saturday Closed.
  • Sunday Closed.

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Eating and Drinking (Zero)

• The following information is for the bar.
• The bar does not serve food.
• Full table service is not available.
• Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
• Food or drinks cannot be brought to the table.
• There is a lowered section at the service counter.
• No chairs are permanently fixed.
• No chairs have armrests.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest table is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.

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• Comments View
  • This venue has weekly student club nights, theme nights, live bands and comedy nights.
• Opening Times View
  • Monday 21:30 - 00:15.
  • Tuesday 21:30 - 00:15.
  • Wednesday 21:30 - 00:15.
  • Thursday 21:30 - 00:15.
  • Friday 21:30 - 01:00.
  • Saturday 21:30 - 01:30.
  • Sunday 21:30 - 00:15.

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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.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.