Access Guide
Introduction
- University services in this building: School of Nursing and Midwifery www.dundee.ac.uk/nursingmidwifery/.
Location
- The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
- This venue is situated in the City Centre Campus.
- The venue is situated on a road which has a steep gradient.
- The nearest mainline station is Dundee.
- There is not a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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On Street Parking and Drop-off Details.
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- On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
- The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 370cm x 405cm (12ft 2in x 13ft 3in).
- On street Blue Badge parking is located in front of the building.
- Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 210cm x 405cm (6ft 11in x 13ft 3in).
- Standard marked parking bays are located in front of the building.
- 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.
- There is not level access into the venue.
- The main door(s) open automatically (away from you).
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Second set of doors
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- The automatic doors are push pad activated.
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 105cm (3ft 5in) wide.
- There is a second set of doors.
- The door(s) open automatically (towards you).
- The doors are single width.
- The door opening is 86cm (2ft 10in) wide.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
- There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
- The ramp or slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp or slope is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ramp or slope is easy.
- The ramp or slope is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does not have handrails.
- The width of the ramp or slope is 131cm (4ft 4in).
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance, leading down.
- There is / are 6 step(s) to the area / service.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
- The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- The desk is 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
- There is level access to reception from the entrance.
- The lighting levels are bright.
- The reception desk is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The desk has a low (76cm or lower) section.
- 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.
Inside Access
- There is not level access to the service.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- This venue does not play background music/noise.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
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Comments
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- There is level access to the meeting room beside reception.
Level Change (Inside Access)
- There is a / are step(s) to access this area / service.
- The step(s) is / are located throughout the rear of the building.
- The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium.
- The steps do have handrails.
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Comments
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- The number of steps varies throughout the building.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2-3.
- 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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Other
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- The services / areas on the floors which are not accessible are interview rooms and staff offices.
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Comments
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- There are several sets of stairs throughout the building.
Accessible Toilet
- There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.
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Location and Access
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- 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 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- This accessible toilet is located round to the right of reception.
- There is level access to this accessible toilet.
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Features and Dimensions
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- 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 weight is heavy.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 162cm x 222cm (5ft 4in 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 left.
- The lateral transfer space is 80cm (2ft 7in).
- 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.
- There is an emergency alarm in the cubicle.
- The emergency alarm is fully functional.
- Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
- There is not a coat hook.
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Position of Fixtures
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- Wall mounted 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 not higher than 95cm (3ft 1in).
- 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 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 cannot 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).
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- The contrast between the internal door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the grab rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is fair.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
- The lighting levels are bright.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
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- Standard toilets are available.
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Access to Standard Female Toilet(s)
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- The female toilets are located on the first and second floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the female toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- The male toilets are located on the first floor.
- Inside the venue, there is not level access to the male toilet.
- Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Info
- Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
- Documents can be requested in Braille.
- Documents can be requested in large print.
- A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
- This service can be requested.
- Staff are Text Relay aware.