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Introduction

• This guide covers 2 buildings: the Farm Animal Hospital and the Equine Hospital.
• Related link Equine Reception.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-university-of-edinburgh/equine-reception

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Tutorial Room 26 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.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by visitors and permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital buildings, outside the Equine Reception 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 not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is not accessible to a wheelchair user .
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Overflow Car Park.
  • The car park is located on the opposite side of the main campus road from this building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • This car park can only be used by people with a valid University Permit or those using the services provided by the Equine Hospital.

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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 (Farm Animal 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.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).
• 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 steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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Getting Around (Farm Animal Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There are not 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 no 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.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Outside Access (Farm Animal Hospital Changing Room Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital, to the right of the main entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 Farm Animal Hospital main entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 146cm (4ft 9in).

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Standard Changing Room (Farm Animal Hospital)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located just inside the Farm Animal Hospital changing room entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 8m (8yd 2ft) from the Farm Animal Hospital main foyer area.

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• Comments View
  • Access to the main foyer area is via a washing area, shown in photograph 3.

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Accessible Toilet (Farm Animal Hospital)

• 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 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located in the entrance area, opposite Tutorial Room 26.
  • 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 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 168cm x 203cm (5ft 6in x 6ft 8in).
  • 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 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 a/are 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 not a mirror.
  • 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 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 medium 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 medium.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Farm Animal Hospital)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located in the main entrance area.
  • There is step free access to the standard toilet(s) surveyed from the entrance.
  • The standard toilet surveyed is approximately 5m from the Farm Animal Hospital 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.

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Outside Access (Equine Hospital Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off the passageway between the Equine and Farm Animal Hospitals.
  • 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) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • 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 the passageway between the hospitals.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
• Comments View
  • A number code is required to access this entrance.
  • There are similar entrances into the Equine Hospital all along the passageway.

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Getting Around (Equine Hospital)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building.
  • There is an easy ramp, with no handrails, for access to running throughout the building.
  • 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 no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Standard Changing Room (Equine Hospital)

• There is a/are standard changing room(s) available.
• The standard changing room(s) surveyed is/are located just inside the Equine Hospital main entrance.
• The standard changing room(s) is/are approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the Equine Hospital main entrance.
• There is level access to the standard changing room(s).

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Standard Toilet(s) (Equine Hospital)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located along corridor from the Equine Hospital main entrance.
  • 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 7m from the Equine Hospital 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.