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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include a small animal hospital open to the public, incorporating the Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre; teaching rooms and labs; some student, intern and night staff accommodation.

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Opening Times

• Monday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Tuesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Wednesday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Thursday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Friday 08:00 - 18:00.
• Saturday 09:00 - 12:00.
• Sunday Closed.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Pfizer Tutorial Room G69 please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for F.26 - Postgraduate Teaching Room please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for F.32A - Merial Room A please click here (new tab)
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for F.32A - Merial Room B please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Easter Bush Campus is located off Bush Farm Road, Edinburgh, Midlothian, EH25 9RG.
  • There are car parks around Easter Bush Campus with permit holder parking available for staff, students, visitors and clients.
    The Transport and Parking Office of the University of Edinburgh manages parking at the University. University car parks are for the use of permit holders only and are subject to the university’s parking regulations.
• By Bus View
  • Buses stop at the Veterinary Teaching Building.
    The following Lothian Buses serve the Easter Bush Campus directly.
    You should board at the bus stops outside the Veterinary teaching building.
    Lothian Buses Service 15 / X15, Lothian Buses Service 37, Lothian Buses Service 67.
    Bus stops at Gowkley Moss/Easter Howgate Farm Lothian Buses N37, X37 and 47 serve the Easter Bush Campus at Gowkley Moss. You should board at the Gowkley Moss Roundabout bus stop on A701 Seafield Road. This is approximately 20 minutes walk from the Easter Bush Campus.
    Stagecoach bus service 101 & 102 serves the Easter Bush Campus at Easter Howgate Farm. You should board at the Easter Howgate Farm bus stop on A702. This is approximately 20 minutes walk from the Easter Bush Campus. Lothian Buses Service N37, Lothian Buses Service X37, Lothian Buses Service 47, Stagecoach Western Service 101 & 102
• By Train View
  • The Easter Bush Campus is approximately eight miles from Edinburgh Waverley Train Station. Buses can be taken from the station to the campus.
    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 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.
• Useful Links View
  • To see the university's webpage for travel and parking information for the Easter Bush Campus please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view the Lothian Buses website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view campus maps please use this link.
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Useful Information

• To see more information on Student Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 6828.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Student Recruitment & Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 4360.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on The University of Edinburgh Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 667 1971.
• To see more information on Student Administration please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 650 2845.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Edinburgh University Student's Association please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking (Orange Car Park Staff and Client Parking)

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the front of the Hospital 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 2 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 405cm x 430cm (13ft 3in x 14ft 1in).
  • 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 17m (18yd 1ft) from the Hospital 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 block paving.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • There is not a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located to the right of the entrance as you face it, between the Hospital and the School of Veterinary Studies building.
• Comments View
  • Permits are required to use this car park, except for the Blue Badge and client parking bays.
  • Visitors holding a Blue Badge should contact the Transport and Parking Office in advance with their vehicle registration details.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Overflow Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the side of the Hospital for Small Animals.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Hospital for Small Animals.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is loose chippings.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are not clearly presented.
• 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 Hospital for Small Animals.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the Hospital for Small Animals.
• Comments View
  • This car park contains 4 bays reserved for the Hospital for Small Animals emergency staff (shown in photograph 4).

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Outside Access (Hospital 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.
  • The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • The intercom is at a height of 125cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 136cm (4ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 152cm (4ft 12in).
• 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 easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.

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Reception (Hospital Main Reception)

• The Hospital main reception is located just inside the Hospital main entrance.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Hospital 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 bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • There is a similar reception desk for Accounts located directly to the right as you face this desk (photograph 2).
  • There is a waiting room in the reception area, which contains vending machines (photographs 3 and 4).

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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 an easy ramp, with handrails on both sides, for access to the right hand side of first floor of building from lift.
  • This ramp (shown in photograph 1) is located off the corridor to the left as you exit the lift, just past Merial Rooms A and B.
  • There are 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 flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Comments View
  • Photograph 6 shows the Cardiology Room on the ground floor.
  • Photograph 7 shows the staff room, located on the first floor.
  • Photograph 8 shows the Cancer Centre Seminar Room on the ground floor of the building, in the Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G - 1.
  • The stairs are located in the front left corner of building, past the standard toilets and changing room.
  • The stairs are approximately 23m from the Hospital main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • 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.
  • There is a similar set of stairs to the left of the reception area (shown in photograph 4).

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in the front left corner of building, past the standard toilets and changing room.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Hospital main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 162cm x 196cm (5ft 4in x 6ft 5in).
• 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 not 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 not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are up to 150cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors can be accessed by lift.
  • There is not level access to standard rooms on other floors.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • The accommodation rooms are located on the right hand side of the first floor of the building, in the area accessed via the ramp from the lift.

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Standard Changing Room

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located on the ground floor, next to the lift.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 26m (28yd 1ft) from the Hospital main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 21m (22yd 2ft) from the reception desk.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • This changing room just contains lockers and a bench.
  • There are no showers.

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Accessible Toilet (Hospital Visitors)

• 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 written text and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Hospital main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the toilet area just to the right of reception area as you enter.
  • 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 168cm (5ft 4in x 5ft 6in).
  • 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.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good 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 bright.
• Comments View
  • This toilet contains a baby change table, 92cm high when extended.

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Accessible Toilet (Staff / Students)

• 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 written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on first floor to the left as you exit the lift, opposite Merial Rooms A and B.
  • There is an identical toilet on the ground floor, at the far end of the staff consultation room foyer area, past the Pfizer Tutorial Room (shown in photograph 2).
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• 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 twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 162cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 4in).
  • 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 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush, however it is not 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 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.
  • 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 not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 76cm (2ft 6in).
• 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 good.
  • There is a good 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 medium.

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Accessible Toilet (Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre)

• 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 pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the Hospital main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the Riddell-Swan Veterinary Cancer Centre area on the ground floor, to the left off the main treatment corridor.
  • 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 173cm x 233cm (5ft 8in x 7ft 8in).
  • 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 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 general domestic waste disposal units.
  • 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 not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • 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 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 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 bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Reception / Hospital)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are shared standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A shared standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the far left of the corridor directly to the left of reception as you enter.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 17m from the Hospital main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.
• Comments View
  • There is a similar shared toilet on the far right of this corridor.
  • There are also separate male and female toilets in the toilet area to the right of reception, by the accessible toilet.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Staff / Students)

• There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.

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• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located off the corridor to the left of the main staff consultation room foyer, leading to the lift.
  • 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 19m from the Hospital main entrance.
  • There is not a/are not cubicle(s) suitable for ambulant disabled people in the standard toilet(s) surveyed.