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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; Student Services, teaching rooms and a Café.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, to the right, left, ahead towards the rear entrance on the right. On level two (G2) they are located via the Gateway lift, ahead as you exit the lift, right through a manual door, at the end of the corridor, go through another manual door and left.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, right, then left, ahead towards rear entrance, on the right. There are similar facilities on level 1 (G1) and 2 (G2).
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, right, then left, ahead towards rear entrance, on the right. There are similar facilities on level 1 (G1) and 2 (G2).
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, right, then left, ahead towards rear entrance, on the right.
• COVID-19 Information View
  • To see COVID-19 Information please click here (opens new tab).

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Rooms and Spaces Links

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• Teaching Room(s) View
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 1 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 2 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 4 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 5 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 6 please click here (new tab).
  • To view the AccessAble Access Guide for Room 7 please click here (new tab).

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Getting Here (City Campus)

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• By Road View
  • The City Campus is located to the west of Sunderland city centre and can be accessed from the A183 Chester Road from the west, the A1231 St Michael's Way from the south and east and the A1232 Silksworth Row or A183 Lancaster Road from the north.
  • There is limited pay and display parking across the campus on a first come first served basis.
    If you’re a Blue Badge holder, you can register your vehicle for University Blue Badge parking. This enables you to park for free, in designated disabled parking bays on campus.
    Due to the location of the campuses and the large number of students and staff you are not guaranteed a parking space.
    The University operates a cashless parking system. Students and staff may be eligible to register their vehicle with the University which reduces the cost of parking on campus.
    Visitors attending conferences, training or other events at the University should seek advice on parking from the relevant Faculty/Service they are meeting.
  • For more information on parking at the University of Sunderland please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • There are bus stops on Chester Road that are served by the following Go North East bus services:
    2 Berries, 2A Berries, 35 Cherry, 35A Cherry, 39 Graphite (eastbound), 39A Graphite, 78 Country Ranger, 135 (eastbound), 136 (westbound), 701 Sunderland Comet, 702 Sunderland Comet, and route 935.
    There are additional services at the same stops operated by Stagecoach:
    8, 8A, 16 (westbound), X24 and X24A. There are additional bus stops to the north of the campus on Silksworth Row and St Michaels Way.
  • For more information on Go North East bus services in the Sunderland area please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Sunderland.
  • Sunderland Railway Station is located 750m (0.5 miles) east of the City Campus, with links to the campus by Metro or by bus.
    Sunderland is a Category A station with lifts to all platforms from the North end of the station.
    The booking office does not have a height adjusted counter but staff are happy to come out to assist.
    Accessible ticket machines are available.
    A ramp is available for boarding and alighting trains.
  • For more information on Sunderland railway station please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on national and local train services at Sunderland please click here (opens new tab).
• By Metro View
  • The nearest Metro station is University.
  • The University stop is located at the south end of the City Campus off the A183 Chester Road.
    The station is step free with ramped access to both platforms.
    Ticket vending machines and Help Points are located at the rear of each ticketing area.
    This station is unstaffed and there are no toilet facilities.
  • For more information please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• The Disability Support Team (DST) provide information, support and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health difficulties, Specific Learning Difficulties (such as dyslexia) and long-term medical conditions.
  Our area of expertise is learning support; if you feel that your condition or impairment is having an impact upon your studies, you can contact us.
  We are the starting point for you to discuss and organise your learning support.
  We are a confidential and individual service.
  Disability Support Advisers are available to meet students on a one-to-one basis to discuss their particular needs and help them put support arrangements in place.
• To see more information on Disability Support Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2952.
• Email: [email protected].
• Anyone can experience thoughts and feelings that are distressing or affect their ability to concentrate on their work or studies.
  Looking after your physical health is fundamental to student success.
  We are here to support you, and your Wellbeing Team provides a range of support in relation to all your health needs.
  It is very important to ensure you can access the support you need when you need it.
  We work alongside the Disability Support Team for all students with a diagnosed condition.
  The Disability Support Team (DST) provides information, support, and guidance to students with disabilities, mental health difficulties.
  Specific Learning Difficulties (such as dyslexia), and long-term medical conditions.
• To see more information on Wellbeing please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2933.
• Email: [email protected].
• We offer a great choice of accommodation for you to choose from and our rent prices include heating, lighting, water, fuel, Wi-Fi and personal possessions insurance.
  All of our residences are in a great location for students studying at either City Campus or Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
  They are all within walking distance of Sunderland City Centre with access to supermarkets, bars/restaurants, theatres/cinema and transport links.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2943.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Gateway is your one-stop shop for all your enquiries.
  No matter what your question is, we’ll be able to help resolve your issue or at least advise on what you need to do next and we'll keep you informed along the way through our enquiry system, Compass.
  Alongside our extensive online support via Compass and our Self Service on e:Vision, you will also be able to find support at both our City and Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
  We have an Enquiry Desk at each campus ready to help you when you need it:
  City Campus - Gateway Building
  Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's - Prospect Building.
• To see more information on Gateway Enquiries please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 2222.
• Email: [email protected].
• Library Services deliver a range of services, spaces, and support across the learning community.
  In collaboration with the community, they support learners' engagement with their studies and underpin the University's academic, research, and graduate success.
  The services are personalised and accessible, and blend digital and print, providing customised resources.
  These collections support teaching, learning, and research both on-and off- campus.
  The library flexible learning spaces offer varied environments appropriate to changing student and staff needs.
  The library staff skills support enables learners to get the very best from library collections and develop lifelong learning and career skills.
• To see more information on Library Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0191 515 3691.
• Email: [email protected].

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Building Parking

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is The Gateway Car Park.
  • The car park is located on Clanny Street.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (The Gateway Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of The Gateway building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are The Gateway building, Edinburgh Building and the Science Complex.
  • 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 3 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 280cm x 480cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • Payment machines are located close to the Blue Badge parking bays.
  • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
  • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
  • Payment can be made by phone.
  • To see more information on parking policies please click here (opens new tab).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is step free access from this car park.
  • Buildings are clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the The Gateway building.
• Comments View
  • Blue Badge holders can register their vehicle for University Blue Badge free parking in designated disabled parking bays on campus.
  • For more information on registering your vehicle please click here
  • Parking at both campuses is first come, first served.
  • You are not guaranteed a parking space.
  • Staff and students who do not live at university accommodation may register their vehicle with the University which reduces the cost of parking on campus.
  • The University operates a cashless parking system that allows payment by the following methods:
  • • Via the JustPark app, available from the App Store, if you have a smartphone, including paying in advance.
  • • By following the directions on car parking signs if you do not have a smartphone.
  • • By using the two cashless parking terminals at the northern entrance to Gateway building on City Campus or the southern entrance to the Reg Vardy Centre on Sir Tom Cowie Campus at St Peter's.
  • Students in University accommodation must register their vehicle, entitling them to free parking at their accommodation site.
  • However, they are not permitted to park on teaching campuses between 8am – 5pm on weekdays and are encouraged to use the university’s free campus bus and Connect service.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance for The Gateway and Edinburgh Buildings)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of The Gateway building.
  • This entrance gives access to the reception, a corporate visitors reception, a waiting area, a breakout space, the café and the link to the Edinburgh Building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 140cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the main entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance for Gateway and Edinburgh Building)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of The Gateway building, accessed from the Gateway car park.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of The Gateway building.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'entrance'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 112cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located directly in front of the rear entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.

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Opening Times (Main Reception)

• Monday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Thursday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Friday 08:30 - 17:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Main Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead from the main entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is not a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 125cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing system is available only on request.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 06/10/2022.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Entrance (Gateway - Edinburgh Link)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located via the Gateway main entrance, left, ahead and to the left opposite the café.
  • This entrance gives access to the Edinburgh Building, the Gateway lift, Edinburgh east lift, common staircase, E1 and E2.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'Access to Edinburgh Building and Gateway Levels 1 and 2'.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance, via lift.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The door(s) is/are permanently held open.
  • The width of the door opening is 165cm.
  • The lift can be accessed to the left of the first set of doors. This bypasses the second set of doors and the stairs.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located just beyond the second set of doors.
  • There is/are 12 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are good.
• Lift View
  • There is a lift to access this entrance.
  • The lift does bypass the step(s).

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Opening Times (Visitor's Reception)

• Monday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Tuesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Thursday 08:30 - 16:30.
• Friday 08:30 - 16:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Reception (Visitor Reception)

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located ahead and to the right then left, on the ground floor of the Gateway Building.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
  • The reception area/desk is clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the reception point.
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the reception point.
  • There are windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the reception point which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The reception counter is not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 109cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is a lowered section of the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 12/03/2024.
  • The hearing loop was working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is vinyl.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is a waiting area close to the reception point.
  • Access to the waiting area is unobstructed.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests.
  • There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the waiting area.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There is bench seating and also a mixture of single seats with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.

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Opening Times (Gateway Café)

• Monday 07:45 - 15:00.
• Tuesday 07:45 - 15:00.
• Wednesday 07:45 - 15:00.
• Thursday 07:45 - 15:00.
• Friday 07:45 - 15:00.
• Saturday Closed.
• Sunday Closed.

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Eating and Drinking (Gateway Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located to the right, then left, as you enter via the main entrance of The Gateway building.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; large print menus and 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 snacks.
  • 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 .
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 85cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 67cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • The lighting levels can be adjusted by turning the lights off in the service counter area.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
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• Payment Counter View
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• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 74cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 104cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 74cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 46cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 109cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables, sofas, booths and high stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • The lighting is operated by separate switches for different areas of the café and can be turned off on request.

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Lift (The Gateway Lift)

• The lift is located via the main entrance in The Gateway building, left, ahead and then right.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 30m (32yd 2ft) from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground, Gateway Building Level 1(G1), Level 2 (G2), Edinburgh Building Level 1 (E1), Level 2 (E2).
• The weight limit for the lift is 1025kg 13 persons.
• There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the lift lobby on the ground floor and on the second floor.
• There is also access to the lift lobby via the entrance door to the Edinburgh Link (see picture 3).
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The colour contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The colour contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is medium.
• The clear door width is 89cm (2ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 108cm x 210cm (3ft 7in x 6ft 11in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing which is located above the entrance/exit lift door - as shown in the last photograph.

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Other Floors (Common Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right and then to the left when accessing The Gateway building from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 20m from the from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to enter and exit the stairwell on the ground floor.
  • Manual doors to access the common staircase are permanently held open.
    The corridor is the link between The Gateway building and the Edinburgh Building.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, Level 1 and Level 2.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.

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Other Floors (East Staircase)

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located in the Gateway to Edinburgh link.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the Campus Square Entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are G, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on the ground floor, right, left, ahead and to the right.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 46m (50yd 11in) from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a gender neutral toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 143cm x 161cm (4ft 8in x 5ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 90cm from floor level.
  • 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 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 177cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • 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 69cm (2ft 3in).
  • 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 high.
  • 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 107cm.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level 2, via the Gateway lift, ahead as you exit the lift, right through a manual door, at the end of the corridor, go through another manual door and left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 45m (49yd 8in) from the Gateway lift.
  • 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 Braille, tactile and pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 88cm (2ft 11in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 145cm x 130cm (4ft 9in x 4ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 105cm from floor level.
  • 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 90cm (2ft 11in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • 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 high.
  • 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 high.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • The height of the coat hook is 150cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is 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 cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm (1ft 8in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
  • 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 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
  • 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 high.
  • 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.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located ahead and to the left from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the main entrance.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is available.
  • There are horizontal wall mounted rails available on both sides of the toilet.
  • There is a/are vertical wall mounted rail(s) on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The information above relates to the female toilet. There is a different configuration of rails in the male toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There is a second manual door to access the male toilets shown in picture 8.
• Toilet Facilities 2 View
  • The female and male toilets are located on the second floor of the Gateway Building.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 45m from the Gateway lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • 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 86cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is push.
  • Lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are similar standard toilets on level 1 and level 2 of both The Gateway building and the Edinburgh Building.
  • The ambulant toilet is located on the ground floor of The Gateway building.