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Introduction

Services / facilities within the building include research facilities.
Related link Clinical Research Centre.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-dundee/clinical-research-centre
Related link Ninewells Hospital and Medical School.
Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-dundee/ninewells-hospital-and-medical-school

Location

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

Parking

The venue does have its own car park.

Venue Car Park View
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the building.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 445cm x 510cm (14ft 7in x 16ft 9in).
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked.
- The nearest designated bay is 26m (28yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- There is a dropped kerb between the car park and the venue.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
- The patron does not have to cross a road.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
On Street Parking and Drop-off Details. View
- There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, to the left.
There is not level access into the venue.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
The door(s) is / are single.
The width of the door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).

Comments View
- There are revolving doors to the left.

Level Change (Main Entrance)

There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
The ramp/slope is located leading up to the entrance from either side.
The ramp/slope is easy.
The ramp/slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
The ramp does have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.

Outside Access (Internal Entrance)

This information is for the entrance located on the first floor, leading from the Clinical Research Centre.
There is level access into the venue.
Level access is via lift.
The intercom is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
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 146cm (4ft 9in).

Comments View
- There are other similar doors leading from the Clinical Research Centre.

Reception

The desk/counter is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
The lighting levels are bright.
The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
The desk/counter is staffed.

Inside Access

There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

Other Floors

Steps View
- 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 deep (18cm+).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.

Lift

There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located round to the right after reception.
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.
There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter the lift lobby on all floors.
The lift is approximately 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The clear door width is 130cm (4ft 3in).
The dimensions of the lift are 90cm x 92cm (2ft 11in x 3ft).
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 not 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 medium.

Accessible Toilet

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There is an/are accessible toilet(s) 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.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located to the left of the lift.
- There are similar accessible toilets on each floor.
- 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 165cm x 220cm (5ft 5in x 7ft 3in).
- 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 right.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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 sensor.
- 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 not available in the cubicle.
- 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 not a mirror.
- 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in).
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder cannot 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
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The lighting levels are bright.

Standard Toilet(s)

Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
- Standard toilet facilities are available.
- There are male and female standard toilets facilities on all floors.
Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
- The male toilet facilities that were surveyed are located to the right of the building.
- The male toilet(s) is/are 16m (17yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet(s).
- Lighting levels are bright.