Access Guide
COVID-19 Information (University of St Andrews)
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the building include meeting rooms, disability advice, counselling, financial advice, international advice and academic advice.
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.
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.
Parking
- The venue does not have its own car park.
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Public Car Parks.
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- 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.
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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 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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Comments
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- There are 2 Blue Badge parking bays available.
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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Comments
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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.
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
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- 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.
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.
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
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- This door requires a swipe card to enter.
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.
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.
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.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- 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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are advisor's offices.
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Comments
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- Services on other floors can be made available on the ground floor.
Other Floors (First Floor)
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Steps
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- 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.
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Other
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- The services on the floors which are not accessible are further offices.
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Comments
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- There are similar stairs to these at the rear of the building leading between G-1 floors.
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 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.
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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 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.
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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 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").
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Colour Contrast and Lighting
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- 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.
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 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.
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Access to Standard Male Toilet(s)
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- 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.
Standard Toilet(s) (Upper Floors)
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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 Shared Toilet(s)
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- 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.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.
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Comments
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- 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.
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.
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.