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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include university offices.

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Getting Here (Gilmorehill Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The University of Glasgow Gilmorehill Campus is located to the west of Glasgow city centre.
    From Carlisle, Newcastle and the south, exit M74 on to the M73, joining the M8 at the Old Monkland junction.
    M8 exits for the University are J18 if travelling from the south, Edinburgh and the north and J19 if coming from Glasgow Airport and the west.
    Other main routes serving the University include Great Western Road (A82, north of campus), Clydeside Expressway (A814, south) and Byres Road (B808, west).
  • Car parking at the University Campuses is limited and a Vehicle Management and Enforcement Scheme is in operation.
    There is limited pay and display on street parking across the campus and a long stay pay and display public car park in Lilybank Gardens.
    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.
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  • Buchanan bus station is the main bus terminus in Glasgow for inter city coach services.
    First Group buses Simplicity services 4 and 4A , bus routes 15 and 370 and Stagecoach bus services X25, X25A, X76 and X77 all stop on University Avenue by the Main Gate opposite the library.
• By Train View
  • The nearest train station to the University is Partick to the west of the campus approximately 0.9 miles away (18 minutes) via Byres 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 University campus is Charing Cross approximately 0.9 miles away (19 minutes) from Bank Street via Woodlands 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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  • The nearest underground station is Hillhead on Byres Road. The station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
    The nearest underground station to the east of the campus is Kelvinbridge, the station has stepped and escalator access to platforms only.
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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 Partick and facilities at the station.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • For details of the SPT underground network, stations and accessibility.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left when you enter. on the sixth floor, to the left when you enter.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the first floor, to the left when you enter. on the sixth floor, to the left when you enter and to the right when you enter..

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Parking

• Parking at Tay House is restricted to University of Glasgow staff who work in the building itself. There is no visitor parking.
• The car park is located beneath the rear of the building.
• The car park type is underground.
• There are 0 designated parking bays within the car park.
• The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
• The car park surface is concrete.
• The patron does not have to cross a road.
• The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
• The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 11in).
• There is not a designated drop off point.
• 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 (Car Park Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located within the car park.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
• The door(s) is / are double.
• The width of the door opening is 130cm (4ft 3in).

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• Comments View
  • This entrance requires a security fob.

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Lift (Car Park Human Resources Lift)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the car park.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
• The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the car park.
• Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 125cm x 135cm (4ft 1in x 4ft 5in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lift controls are 125-135cm high.
• The lighting level in the lift is medium.

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• Comments View
  • The lift requires a swipe card or a code and security fob.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the corner of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).

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  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm (3ft 1in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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Level Change (Main 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 in front of the entrance.
• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located to the left beyond the entrance.
• There is/are 9 step(s) to the area/service.
• The lighting levels at the step(s) are bright.
• There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the steps.
• The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
• There is a lift to access this area/service.
• The lift does bypass the step(s).
• The lift does not bypass the ramp/slope.

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Lift (Main Entrance)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located immediately to the left beyond the entrance.
• The lift is a platform lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG and G.
• The platform lift accesses a small level change.
• The weight limit for the lift is 100kg.
• The lift is approximately 2m (2yd 7in) from the main entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 91cm x 124cm (2ft 12in x 4ft 1in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does not have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does not have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a moderate slope leading onto the lift on the lower floor.

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Reception (Ground Floor)

• The desk/counter is 11m (12yd 1in) from the main entrance lift.
• There is level access to the desk/counter from the entrance.
• Level access to the desk/counter is via lift.
• The lighting levels are good.
• The desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• The desk/counter has a low (76cm or lower) section.
• The desk/counter is staffed.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The type of system is a portable loop.
• Staff are not trained to use the system.
• There is a touch screen.
• The touch screen is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, double doors which may be difficult to open to access the stairwell on all floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • 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.

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Lift

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the rear of the building.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1 and 6.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kgs.
• The lift is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the reception security gate.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 90cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 156cm (5ft 1in x 5ft 1in).
• 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 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 moderate to good.

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• Comments View
  • There is a 50cm high flip down chair available.

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Entrance (University of Glasgow Entrance - Level 6)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located on the sixth floor.
  • There is step free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • A UCard is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).

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Reception (Glasgow University - Level 6)

• University of Glasgow is located on the sixth floor.
• The desk is 3m (3yd 10in) from the University of Glasgow Entrance - Level 6.
• 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 moderate to good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Getting Around (Level 6)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the sixth floor.
  • There are no doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is pictorial directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Standard Shower (Level 6)

• Shower facilities are available.
• The shower(s) surveyed is/are located to the right when you enter the level 6 university entrance.
• There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.

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  • There is 1 deep step 20cm high leading into the shower cubicle.
  • The shower head is height adjustable.
  • There is a flip down changing chair available which is height adjustable.
  • The adjustable height range is 30cm - 60cm.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 6)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 14m (15yd 11in) from the level 6 university 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 outwards.
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 157cm x 166cm (5ft 2in x 5ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush 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 poor.
  • 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) 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 and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 100cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a covered cistern.
  • There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 42cm (1ft 5in).
  • 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 123cm (4ft).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right 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.
  • 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 105cm.
  • 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).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 6)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left when you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 12m from the level 6 university 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 lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are further male and female standard toilets throughout the sixth floor.

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Entrance (Level 1 Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm (2ft 10in).

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Getting Around (Level 1)

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the first floor.
• Getting Around View
  • There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • 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 good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 1)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located through to the rear left of Level 1, off the main kitchen area.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 60m (65yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • 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 87cm (2ft 10in).
  • 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 fair.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 250cm x 225cm (8ft 2in x 7ft 5in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are 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 175cm (5ft 9in).
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type 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) and wall is good.
  • 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).
  • The height of the coat hook is 163cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The shelf does not have the minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
  • The shelf is at a height of 95cm.
  • The shelf is not located where it is reachable.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is good.
  • There is not a toilet roll holder.
  • 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).
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is good.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is not a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • There is a handheld soap dispenser available.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 72cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • This toilet is 20m to the left from the Human Resources lift.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Level 1)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 5m from the University of Glasgow Level 1 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 lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are further male and female standard toilets before the main kitchen area.

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Accessible Changing Room (Level 1)

• There is not a Changing Places facility available.
• There is an/are accessible changing room(s) available.
• The accessible changing room(s) surveyed is/are located through to the rear left of Level 1, off the main kitchen area, adjacent to the Level 1 accessible toilet.
• The accessible changing room(s) is/are approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the University of Glasgow Level 1 entrance.
• The dimensions of the accessible changing room(s) are 310cm x 260cm (10ft 2in x 8ft 6in).
• The fixtures/facilities available in the accessible changing room(s) include; handrails, a dropdown rail and a wheel in shower.
• There is level access to the accessible changing room(s).

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• Comments View
  • The flip down seat is 50cm high.
  • The flip down shower seat is 52cm high.

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Emergency Evacuation Information

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  • Arrangements for assisting disabled people with evacuation from university buildings link (new tab) - click here.
• Information on Refuge Alerters View
  • This building has refuge alerters.
  • Refuge Alerter communication system is designed to summon assistance in the event of a fire evacuation, from University buildings which provide disabled access to upper floors via a lift.
  • All Refuge Points have been provided with details on how to operate the communication system when assistance is required. Designated Refuge Point directional signage has been install throughout the building to direct you to these refuges.
  • The refuge alerters in this building are located in/at; the stairwells of the building.