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COVID-19 Information (University of Strathclyde)

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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include student accommodation in 3 blocks.

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Location

• The venue is situated within the centre of the city.
• This venue is situated in Glasgow.
• The nearest mainline station is Queen Street.
• There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
• The nearest underground station is Buchanan Street.

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Building Parking

• The building does not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Rottenrow East.
  • The car park is located in Rottenrow East and Weaver Street.
  • This is a permit holder only car park with two Blue Badge bays outside James Goold Hall on Rottenrow East. Blue Badge holders may apply to Estates for a permit to use Blue Badge bays in university parking areas.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Cathedral Precinct Car Park 4.
  • The car park is located off Collins Street, next to the Barony Hall.
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 230cm x 500cm (7ft 7in x 16ft 5in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Collins Street.
  • These parking bays are pay and display. Blue Badge holders may park free of charge and without time limit at parking meters on-street and 'pay-and-display' on-street parking.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Rottenrow East)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located Rottenrow East and Weaver Street.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are James Goold Hall, Lord Todd Building, Forbes Hall, Thomas Campbell Court, James Young Hall.
  • 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 available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 360cm x 490cm (11ft 10in x 16ft 1in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all users.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is a designated drop off point in this car park.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the drop off point.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the buildings.
  • This car park is not clearly signposted from the buildings.
  • The nearest designated bay is 120m (131yd 8in) from the Accommodation Services Reception in the Lord Todd Building.

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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 not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The intercom is not in a suitable position to allow wheelchair users to gain access.
• The main doors open towards you (pull).
• The doors are single width.
• The doors are heavy.
• The door opening is 76cm (2ft) wide.

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• Comments View
  • The intercom is 130cm from the ground.
  • There is quite a tight at turn at the main entrance corridor.
  • The entrances for blocks B and C are the same as this door but have steps leading up.

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Level Change (Main Entrance)

• There is a ramp or slope to access this service.
• The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
• The ramp or slope is easy.
• The ramp or slope is permanent.

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Level Change (Block B Entrance)

• There are steps to access this area / service.
• The steps are located leading up to the entrance.
• There is / are 7 step(s) to the area / service.
• The steps are not clearly marked.
• The steps are medium.
• The steps do have handrails.
• The handrails are on both sides.

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Level Change (Block C Entrance)

• There is a/are step(s) to access this area/service.
• The step(s) is/are located at the side of the building.
• There is/are 15+ step(s) to the area/service.
• The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
• The step(s) is/are deep (18cm+).
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
• The handrail(s) is/are on the right going up.

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• Comments View
  • There are no handrails on the first step or top 3 steps.

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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 not trained to use the system.
• This venue does not play background music.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.

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Accommodation

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• Auxiliary Aids - General View
  • Some of the rooms have auxiliary aids for people with sensory impairments.
  • Flashing alarms and Vibrating pillows is available.
  • Flashing fire alarms are in rooms.
  • Vibrating fire alarms are available on request.
  • The accommodation does not provide any other auxiliary aids for people with mobility impairments.
  • Assistance dogs are welcome to stay with residents in standard rooms.
• Ground Floor Rooms View
  • Ground floor rooms do have level access.
  • Adjoining rooms are not available.
• 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.

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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 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 a landing.
• Other View
  • The services on the floors which are not accessible are further rooms.

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Standard Shower

• There are standard level access shower facilities available.
• The showers are located in the standard toilets.

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• Comments View
  • There is 1 deep step without handrails leading into the showers.

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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 Shared Toilet(s) View
  • The unisex toilets are located in the main corridors.
  • Unisex toilets are 9m (9yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
  • Inside the venue, there is level access to the unisex toilet.
  • Lighting levels are medium.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby change facilities are not located within the venue.

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Accessible Toilet

• There are not accessible toilets within this venue designated for public use.

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Additional Info

• Staff do not 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 generally on duty.
• This service can be requested.
• Staff are not Text Relay aware.