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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include self catering accommodation.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include laundry (off Bute Lane to the rear).
• All rooms are on the upper floors in each address here.
• 79 Great George Street is around the corner to the right from 50 Hillhead Street, before Bute Lane.
• Related link 85 & 89 Gibson Street (Student Accommodation Office).
• Http://www.disabledgo.com/access-guide/university-of-glasgow/85-89-gibson-street-student-accommodation-office

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest National Rail station is Partick.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Hillhead.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.

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• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • On street marked Blue Badge bays are not available.
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
• Comments View
  • On-street parking is for permit holders only.
  • Permits for student accommodation has proven difficult in the past, so it may be easier to obtain from the council for a Blue Badge holder.
  • There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.

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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 intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 95cm (3ft 1in).

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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• Comments View
  • There are 8 steps to 79 Great George Street.

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Outside Access (Laundry Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building, off Bute Lane.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
• The door(s) is / are single.
• The door(s) is / are heavy.
• The width of the door opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).

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Level Change (Laundry Entrance)

• There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
• The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• The ramp/slope is located leading round to the rear of the building on Bute Lane.
• The ramp/slope is easy.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located leading down to the entrance.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1-2-3.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are all rooms and facilities.
• Comments View
  • There is no handrail at the first 2 steps.

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Inside Access

• There is not level access to the service(s).
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• The lighting levels are medium.

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• Comments View
  • There are some additional clearly marked steps without handrails to further rooms on the upper floors.

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Accommodation

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• Location of Accessible Accommodation View
  • The establishment provides 0 accessible accommodation facilities with an ensuite and/or separate accessible bathroom.
• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Available auxiliary aids include flashing alarms and vibrating pillows.
  • Flashing fire alarms are available on request.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Standard Rooms on Other Floors View
  • There are standard rooms on other floors.
  • The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• Comments View
  • Most rooms here are twin rooms.

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Accessible Toilet

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) within this venue designated for public use.

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Standard Shower

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located off the main corridor.
• There is not level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 deep step into the shower.
  • There are also showers over baths which are 51cm high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilet facilities are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The shared toilets that were surveyed are located off the main corridor.
  • The shared toilet(s) is/are 8m (8yd 2ft) from the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the shared toilet(s).
  • Lighting levels are medium.

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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• Information on Evacuation from University Buildings View
  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building does not have refuge alerters.

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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 normally on duty.
• This service can be requested.