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COVID-19 Information (University of St Andrews)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms, disability advice, counselling, financial advice, international advice and academic advice.

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Opening Times

• Monday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Thursday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Friday 09:00 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Location

• The venue is situated outside the centre of the town.
• This venue is situated in St Andrews.
• The nearest mainline station is Leuchars.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.

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Parking

• The venue does not have its own car park.
• There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• The name of the car park is Bruce Embankment Car Park.
• The car park is located off Golf Place.
• On street marked Blue Badge bays are available.
• The dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 320cm x 600cm (10ft 6in x 19ft 8in).
• On street Blue Badge parking is located across from the building, along to the left.
• Clearly signed and / or standard marked parking bays are available.
• The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 180cm x 500cm (5ft 11in x 16ft 5in).
• Standard marked parking bays are located in front of the building.
• There is not a designated drop off point.

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  • There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays available.

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Level Change (Parking)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to the pavement from the road.
• The ramp or slope is moderate.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the pavement from the on street parking.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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  • There is an easier slope access to the pavement further along to the left of the building at the junction to Murray Park.

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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 bell is in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open automatically.

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• Second set of doors View
  • The automatic doors are push pad activated.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 110cm (3ft 7in) wide.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are single width.
  • The doors are heavy.
  • The door opening is 116cm (3ft 10in) wide.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does bypass the steps.
• The ramp or slope is located leading up to 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 width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance from the ramp.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do not have handrails.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the back of the building.
• There is not level access into the venue.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in) wide.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.

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• Comments View
  • This door requires a swipe card to enter.

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Level Change (Rear Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope does not bypass the steps.
• The ramp or slope is located leading down to the left of the entrance after the steps.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.
• There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• The width of the ramp or slope is 50cm (1ft 8in).
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the left of the entrance.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are deep.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Reception

• The reception desk is 12m (13yd 4in) from the main entrance.
• There is level access to reception from the entrance.
• Lighting levels are bright.
• The reception desk is low in height.

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Inside Access

• There is level access to the service.
• There is a hearing assistance system.
• The system is a portable loop.
• Staff are trained to use the system.
• This venue does play background music.
• Music is played in the sexual health clinic reception.
• The lighting levels are bright.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • There is a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are advisor's offices.
• Comments View
  • Services on other floors can be made available on the ground floor.

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Other Floors (First Floor)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are 1-2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting level is medium.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep.
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is not a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are further offices.
• Comments View
  • There are similar stairs to these at the rear of the building leading between G-1 floors.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
  • There is no signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The accessible toilet is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The accessible toilet is located round to the right of the building beyond reception, in the female toilet.
  • There is level access to the accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a unisex toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 80cm (2ft 7in).
  • The door is heavy.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 164cm x 370cm (5ft 5in x 12ft 2in).
  • 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 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • The tap type is lever.
  • There is a mixer tap.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm available.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is not a coat hook.
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted 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 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 49cm (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 can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3").
  • There is a sink.
  • The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The sink is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5").
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the grab rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Female Toilet(s) View
  • The female toilets are located round to the right of the building.
  • The female toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the female toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Access to Standard Male Toilet(s) View
  • The male toilets are located round to the right of the building, on the left.
  • The male toilets are 15m (16yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the male toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.

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Standard Toilet(s) (Upper Floors)

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• Availability and Location of Standard Toilets View
  • Standard toilets are available.
• Access to Standard Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located to the rear of the first floor.
  • Unisex toilets are 11m (12yd 1in) from the stairs.
  • Inside the venue, there is not level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are bright.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
• Comments View
  • There are similar toilets on the second floor.
  • These are mainly staff toilets.
  • There are also staff showers here with one deep step leading into them.

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Level Change (First Floor Corridor Steps)

• There is not a ramp or slope to access this service.
• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading down to the rear of the first floor.
• There is / are 4 step(s) to the area / service.
• Lighting levels at the steps are bright.
• The steps are clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on the right going up.

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Additional Info

• Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
• Staff do receive Deaf Awareness training.
• A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are Text Relay aware.
• Home visits / services are available.