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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include the Student Enquiries desks, two small meeting rooms and one large meeting room.
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Opening Times

Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
Wednesday 10:00 - 17:00.
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
Saturday Closed.
Sunday Closed.

Location

The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Dundee.
The nearest National Rail station is Dundee.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

Parking

The venue does not have its own car park.
There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
The car park is located to the side of the Queen Mother Building.
On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
There is not a designated drop off point.

Comments View
- The dimensions of the accessible parking bays are 298cm x 460cm. There are five in total and the closest is 52m from the main entrance.

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 (away from you).
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 90cm (2ft 11in) wide.
There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

Second set of doors View
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically.
- The doors are double width.
- The door opening is 127cm (4ft 2in) wide.

Level Change (Main 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.
The ramp does not have handrails.

Reception

The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The lighting levels are medium.
The reception desk is low (76cm or lower).
The desk is generally staffed.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.

Counter (Interaction Desk)

The counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
The prescription box is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
The height of the counter is 105cm (3ft 5in).
The height of the counter is high.
There is a lowered section.
There is a hearing assistance system.
The type of system is a fixed loop.
Staff are trained to use the system.
Lighting levels are medium.

Comments View
- There is a lowered section at a height of 80cm.

Inside Access

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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.
The lighting levels are medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.

Accessible Toilet

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

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 7m (7yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The accessible toilet is located along the corridor to your left upon entering.
- 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 outwards (automatically).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 173cm x 210cm (5ft 8in 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 92cm (3ft).
- 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.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
Position of Fixtures View
- 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 49cm (1ft 7in).
- 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 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 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.
- The lighting levels are medium.
Comments View
- The accessible toilet is also used as the standard female toilet.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilets are located to your left upon entering.
- The male toilets are 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.