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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include MRC Human Genetics Unit.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include IGMM East Building, IGMM North.
• Related link IGMM East Building.
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/the-university-of-edinburgh/igmm-east-building-systems-medicine

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• Comments View
  • The IGMM East building reception is shared with these IGMM buildings.
  • Please refer to the separate guide for details.

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Seminar Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for C3.02 please click here (new tab)

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • This campus is located on the north side of the city, off of Crewe Road South.
  • The campus has many small car parks which are all owned by the NHS.
• By Bus View
  • Many bus routes run down Crewe Road South and bus stops also run along the same road. Some bus routes go further into the hospital grounds and stop outside different buildings. Please see the link below for more information.
• By Train View
  • The closest train station to the campus is Edinburgh Waverley, which is 1.9 miles away so a bus or taxi would be required.
• Useful Links View
  • Please see the University website for details on travelling to the campus by car or train.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries website for planning train journeys.
  • 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 and 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).
• Telephone Number: [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 permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the rear of the 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 1 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 360cm x 600cm (11ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 35m (38yd 10in) from the 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 tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building near the rear car park.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • A key code is required for access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
  • The ramp/slope gradient is easy.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
  • There is / are 5 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.
• Comments View
  • There are 2 sets of automatic doors at the entrance.
  • If coming from the front of the building there is a moderate slope which offers handrails on both sides.

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Entrance (IGMM East Building Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear of the IGMM East Building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • The card reader/lock is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Comments View
  • There are similar internal entrances on each floor.

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Entrance (IGMM North Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first and second floors, above the main entrance.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 113cm (3ft 8in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Entrance (West Building Link Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, at the rear of the Central Building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 128cm (4ft 2in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located leading up from the Central Building.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is moderate.
  • 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 going up.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are not 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 pictorial 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 good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located round to the right from the IGMM East entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 20m (21yd 2ft) from the IGMM East building link entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 112cm (3ft 8in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 153cm x 117cm (5ft x 3ft 10in).
• 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 loop system.
• The lift does 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 bright.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located adjacent to the IGMM East Building Link entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 3m from the IGMM East Building Link entrance.
  • 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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Lift (West Building)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the left as you enter the rear West Building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2-3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The lift is approximately 70m (76yd 1ft) from the entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 95cm (3ft 1in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 138cm x 119cm (4ft 6in x 3ft 11in).
• 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 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 low.

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Other Floors (West Building)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • The stairs are located to the right in the rear West Building.
  • The stairs are approximately 76m from the lift.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • 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.

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Accessible Toilet (First Floor)

• 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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the right from the lift.
  • 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 inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The door is light.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 140cm x 213cm (4ft 7in x 6ft 12in).
  • 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 70cm (2ft 4in).
  • 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 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 a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf is 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 46cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • 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 height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
  • 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 fair.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

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Accessible Toilet (West Building)

• 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, pictorial and tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the West Building lift.
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, to the left from the West Building lift.
  • There is not 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 by sliding.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 165cm x 195cm (5ft 5in x 6ft 5in).
  • 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 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • 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 not an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary, general domestic waste 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 44cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 118cm (3ft 10in).
  • 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 cannot 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 fair.
  • 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)

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• Location of Standard Toilet(s) View
  • There are male and female standard toilets facilities on the ground floor and the first floor.
• Standard Toilet Surveyed View
  • A male standard toilet was surveyed.
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor, to the right from 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.
  • 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.
  • There is a lift to access the toilet(s).

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the left as you enter from the IMGG East Building.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.