Access Guide
Introduction
- Wolfson Hall is the only university catered site. It contains a mix of 160 ensuite and 84 standard single study bedrooms.
- Other facilities includes snack kitchens, common rooms, TV rooms, games room, computer cluster and on-site laundry facilities.
Getting Here (Garscube Campus)
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By Road
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- The University of Glasgow Garscube Campus is located to the north west of Glasgow city centre. It is divided in two by the River Kelvin with West of Scotland Science Park to the East and Garscube Estate to the West.
From Carlisle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction. Take J16 A804 then A81 north toward Bearsden. The campus is about 4 miles north west.
From the west, the Erskine Bridge and the Airport, from the M8, take J25 A739 for the Clyde Tunnel and continue north, via Anniesland. The campus is about 4miles north.
Other routes serving the University include the Great Western Road A82, about 1 mile south of the campus via the A739. - Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
There is free parking on the West of Scotland Science Park.
There is permit holders only parking on the Garscube Estate.
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus car parks. Please see University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
- The University of Glasgow Garscube Campus is located to the north west of Glasgow city centre. It is divided in two by the River Kelvin with West of Scotland Science Park to the East and Garscube Estate to the West.
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By Bus
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- Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
First Group buses service 15 links the city centre and the main Gilmorehill Campus with the Garscube Campus. The Henderland Road stop on the A739 Switchback Road is the nearest stop to the west of the campus. Other services include the 118 and the SimpliCITY 6B.
First Groups buses SimpliCITY services 60 and 60A links the city centre and the east side of the campus. The Science Park stop on the A81 Maryhill Road is closest. Alternatively, the Garscube Bridge stop links to the west side of the campus. Other services include 17, A1, X10 and X10A.
- Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
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By Train
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- The nearest train station to the west side of the campus is Westerton to the west of the campus approximately 0.7 miles away (15-18 minutes) via Henderland Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
The nearest train station to the east of the campus is Maryhill approximately 0.7 miles away (15 - 18 minutes) via Maryhill Road to the Acre Road roundabout. There is ramped access to the platforms but no accessible ticket office or ticket machines. There is no portable ramp access to trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
- The nearest train station to the west side of the campus is Westerton to the west of the campus approximately 0.7 miles away (15-18 minutes) via Henderland Road. There is step free access throughout the station via lifts and ramp access for trains. There is an induction loop at the booking office.
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Useful Links
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- For details of bus services in and around Glasgow.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details of train services to and from Westerton and facilities at the station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- For details of train services to and from Maryhill and facilities at the station.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 5497/5121.
- Email: [email protected].
- The service is based at 65 Southpark Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8LE. Opening hours are Monday to Friday 09:00 to 17:00.
- To see more information on Student Services Enquiry Team please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 7000.
- Email: https://www.gla.ac.uk/myglasgow/students/contact/.
- The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The office is open 09:00 to 17:30 Monday to Friday, except Wednesday when it opens 09:30.
- To see more information on Accommodation Services please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 4743.
- Email: [email protected].
- For face to face enquiries please contact The Student Services Enquiry Team is located at Level 2, The Fraser Building, 65 Hillhead Street, Glasgow, G12 8QF. The accommodation office opening hours are 09:00 to 17:00 Monday to 17:00.
- To see more information on Student Representative Council (SRC) please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 0141 330 5360.
- Email: [email protected].
- The student representative council is based at the McIntyre Building, University Avenue, Glasgow, G12 8QQ. The welcome point is open Monday from 09:30 to 17:00, Tuesday to Thursday from 09:00 to 17:00 and Friday from 09:00 to 16:00.
- Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services, and the Student Disability Service.
- There is a dog toileting area next to the Library Building on Hillhead Street, located on the link path to the right hand side of the Library to Bute Gardens.
Building Parking (Clyde and Doon Blocks)
- The building does have its own dedicated parking.
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Building Car Park
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- The car park can be used by anybody.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- The car park is located next to the Clyde and Doon Blocks.
- 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) markings are faded.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 500cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 5in).
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- The nearest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the flat C9 entrance (95m 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 uneven surfaces.
- The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
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Site/Campus Car Parks
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- There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
- The name of the car park is Wolfson Hall of Residence.
- The car park is located to the rear of the halls behind the Endrick and Bardowie blocks.
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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
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- Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
- The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 250cm x 500cm (8ft 2in x 16ft 5in).
- The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Kelvin Campus on the West of Scotland Science Park.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is a designated drop off point.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
- The drop off point is located in front of the main reception.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
Site/Campus Car Park (Wolfson Hall of Residence)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the rear of the accommodation blocks.
- The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Endrick and Bardowie blocks.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
- The car park surface is tarmac.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park can be used by staff, students and visitors.
- There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
- Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
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Car Park Access
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- There is sloped access to the car park from the car park to the main reception.
- This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
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Comments
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- There is an automatic code entry barrier at the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the buildings, next to the Wolfson Conference Centre.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 125cm (4ft 1in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm (2ft 8in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
Outside Access (Bardowie Block Link Entrance)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor level to the rear of the reception.
- There is stepped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is an intercom.
- The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- A key is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 130cm (4ft 3in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
- The door(s) is / are single (with a locked extension leaf).
- The door(s) is / are heavy.
- The width of the door opening is 79cm (2ft 7in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located at the ends of the entrance canopy and at the entrance?.
- There is / are 4 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is not 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 height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do not have handrails.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The main reception is located just beyond the main entrance.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- The desk is staffed.
- There is a bell to attract attention.
- The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the majority of the building.
- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to Endrick Block.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with handrails on both sides, for access to the lower, mezzanine and upper levels in the library study room.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There is/are 10+ clearly marked step(s), with a handrail on the right going up, for access to the Bardowie Block link entrance to the Reception.
- The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- There is level access to Clyde and Doon blocks and to the main services from reception, including the refectory, computer room, common areas and television room.
- There is stepped access only to the library and Endrick and Bardowie blocks. Allander Block is on the first floor with stepped access only.
Outside Access (Accessible Room C9)
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located on the side of Clyde Block.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- There is not a bell/buzzer.
- There is not an intercom.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the left as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on the right going up the ramp.
Accommodation
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Location of Accessible Accommodation
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- The establishment provides 2 accessible room(s) with ensuite facilities and/or separate accessible bathroom.
- This information refers to room C9.
- The accessible facilities are located in Clyde Block.
- There is level access from an accessible entrance.
- The room number viewed was C9.
- The width of the door to the room is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The dimensions of the clear floor space are 220cm x 270cm (7ft 3in x 8ft 10in).
- The bed is 53cm high.
- The measurement between the bed base and floor is 20cm (8in).
- Light switches are within 120cm (4ft) from floor level.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the room.
- It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- Other accessible facilities available in the bedroom are a separate accessible external entrance, a full height mirror in the bedroom, a wheel under desk space.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in accessible accommodation.
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Accessible Bathroom
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- The information relates to the ensuite.
- The dimensions of the bathroom are 152cm x 452cm (4ft 12in x 14ft 10in).
- The door opens outwards.
- The width of the door to the bathroom is 86cm.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- There is not a functional emergency alarm in the bathroom.
- It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor).
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 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 in height.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
- There is a mixer tap.
- The tap type is lever.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- The measurement of lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- There is not a flush on the transfer side.
- Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
- As you face the toilet pan the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
- There are mirrors.
- The mirrors are not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- Disposal facilities are available.
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Bath and Shower
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- There is not a bath.
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Wheel In Shower
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- There is a wheel in shower.
- The shower head height is adjustable.
- The type of shower controls used are lever.
- The shower seat is flip-down.
- The shower seat height is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- There are handrails available for the shower.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible rooms
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- The colour contrast between the external room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- The colour contrast between the internal room door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between external ensuite / bathroom door and wall is good.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Colour contrast and lighting in accessible bathroom
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- The colour contrast between the internal bathroom door and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the walls and floor in the bathroom is good.
- The colour contrast between the dropdown rails and wall is good.
- The colour contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Auxiliary Aids - General
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- 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 in rooms.
- Vibrating fire alarms are in rooms.
- The accommodation does not provide other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
- Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
- There is / are 0 accessible room(s) with a bath.
- There is / are 2 accessible room(s) with a wheel in shower.
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Ground Floor Rooms
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- Ground floor rooms do have level access.
- None of these rooms are accessed by platform lift.
- Rooms are located throughout the blocks.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Standard Rooms on Other Floors
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- There are standard rooms on other floors.
- The other floors cannot be accessed by lift.
- Adjoining rooms are not available.
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Comments
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- Photographs 1 to 11 show the accessible room C9.
- There is a slight ramp to access the wheel-in shower and a removable splash tray.
- Photographs 12 to 18 show a standard room C8.
- There is a deep step into ensuite showers in standard rooms.
- The other adapted room is room D6 in Doon Block.
- There are shared snack kitchens across the accommodation blocks (photographs 19 to 20).
Eating and Drinking (The Dining Room)
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the refectory.
- The refectory is located on the ground floor to the right of the main reception.
- There is step-free access to the refectory.
- For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
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Service and Menus
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- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Plastic/takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
- This is a catered refectory where meals are prepaid.
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 87cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 80cm.
- The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
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Self-Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 84cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- No chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is wood.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
Opening Times (The Dining Room - Meal Times)
- Monday 17:00 - 19:00.
- Monday 07:45 - 09:00.
- Tuesday 07:45 - 09:00.
- Tuesday 17:00 - 19:00.
- Wednesday 07:45 - 09:00.
- Wednesday 17:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 17:00 - 19:00.
- Thursday 07:45 - 09:00.
- Friday 07:45 - 09:00.
- Friday 17:00 - 19:00.
- Saturday 11:30 - 13:00.
- Saturday 17:00 - 18:45.
- Sunday 17:00 - 18:45.
- Sunday 11:30 - 13:00.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located in each accommodation block.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
- There is a landing.
- There are similar staircases in each block.
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Other
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- The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are standard bedrooms on upper floors.
Accessible Toilet(s)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter past the main reception.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
- The door opens inwards.
- The door may be difficult to open.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
- The door has a horizontal grab rail.
- The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 300cm (4ft 11in x 9ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The height of the light switch/pull cord is 130cm from floor level.
- The lighting levels are moderate to good.
- 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 flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is good.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is good.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is poor.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are sanitary disposal units.
- There is a/are coat hook(s).
- There are coat hooks in the toilet at 124cm and 133cm from the floor.
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 110cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
- The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The male toilet is located to the left as you enter past the main reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 78cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is lever.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.
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Toilet Facilities 2
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- The female toilet is located to the left as you enter past the main reception.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 16m from the main entrance.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 82cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are moderate to good.