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COVID-19 Information (New College Lanarkshire)

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
• This venue is situated in Motherwell.
• The venue is not situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
• The nearest National Rail station is Shieldmuir.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include Education, Student Services, Cafe, Restaurant, Hairdressing Salons, Library, Fitness Suite, Cafe and Internet Cafe.

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  • Pedestrian access to the campus from Robberhall Way is via steps that can be overcome via a moderate ramp.

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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 located To the rear of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 315cm x 475cm (10ft 4in x 15ft 7in).
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 96m (104yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is block paving.
  • The patron does not have to cross a road.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located outside the nursery entrance.
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  • The campus has 2 separate car parks available.

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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 door(s) open automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The door opening is 94cm (3ft 1in) wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 172cm (5ft 8in) wide.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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  • Revolving doors are also available.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does not have handrails.

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Outside Access (North Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open towards you (pull).
• The doors are double width.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (North Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Level Change (Robberhall Way Pedestrian Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
• The ramp or slope is located just beyond the pedestrian entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The ramp does have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.
• There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
• The step(s) is / are located just beyond the pedestrian entrance.
• There is / are 15+ step(s) to the area / service.
• There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is / are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Reception

• The desk is 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is high (110cm+).
• The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk is generally staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• Staff are trained to use the system.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The hearing system is available only on request.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
• Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

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Other Floors

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3-4.
  • 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.
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  • There are 4 sets of stairs located throughout the building.

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Other Floors (Central Stairway)

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  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • 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.
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  • There are other stairways that will access the fourth floor.
  • Please see the main guide for details.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located towards the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3-4.
• The lift is 34m (37yd 7in) 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 150cm x 140cm (4ft 11in x 4ft 7in).
• 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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  • There are 4 sets of lifts located throughout the building.
  • An additional lift is located in the main foyer.
  • This lift provides access to floors G-1-2-3.

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Lift (Central Stairway)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the foyer of the main block.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• The lift is 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 156cm x 140cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 7in).
• There are 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 have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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  • There are other lifts that will go to the fourth floor. Please see the main guide for details.

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Standard Changing Room

• There are standard changing rooms available.
• The standard changing rooms are located at the rear of the ground floor.
• The standard changing room is 65m (71yd 3in) from the main entrance.
• The standard changing room is 58m (63yd 1ft) from the reception desk.
• The standard changing room is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the the performance studio.
• There is level access to the standard changing rooms.

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Accessible Shower

• Accessible shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located at the rear of the main building.
• The facilities available in the accessible shower are an adjustable shower head, handrails, a shower chair and a flip down seat.
• The height of the seat is 49cm (1ft 7in).
• Other facilities available are Accessible toilet.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The showers are located in the male and female changing rooms.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is a medium step to gain access to the showers.

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Accessible Toilet

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

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  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is tactile, written text, Braille and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the the Main Entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located at the rear of the cafeteria area.
  • 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 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • The door weight is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 208cm x 260cm (6ft 10in x 8ft 6in).
  • 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 127cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is not a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency 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 not a coat hook.
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  • Wall mounted rails are available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There are mirrors.
  • 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 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 108cm (3ft 7in) 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 fair.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
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  • There are 16 accessible toilets in total located throughout the building.

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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 located off the foyer area.
  • The female and male toilets are 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilets.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
  • Baby change facilities are located Within the accessible toilet cubicles.
  • The height of the baby change table once extended is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
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  • There are standard toilets located on every floor throughout the building.
  • Standard toilets are available in 3 different locations on floors 1 to 4.

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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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.

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  • Documents can be requested in an audio format.
  • Documents can be requested in an electronic format.