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Introduction

• Services / facilities within the building include the School of Applied Sciences, School of Health & Social Care, science and biotech laboratories, clinical skills centre, Learning Resource Centre, Sighthill Cafe, staff offices, postgraduate centre, print hub, classrooms, lecture theatres.
• Services / facilities within the grounds include the [EN]GAGE sports centre.
• This building is made up of five separate blocks.
• Block A is straight ahead as you enter and is the central atrium.
• Block B is to the left as you enter, to the front of the building.
• Block C is to the left as you enter, to the rear of the building.
• Block D is to the right as you enter, to the rear of the building.
• Block E is to the right as you enter, to the front of the building.
• Block A contains the reception, Sighthill Café, ENSA Hangout Social Space, A Space to Create, access to lecture theatres 1 and 2, and stairs and lift access to levels 0 to 3 and links to all blocks.
• Block B contains school, staff and academic offices, Finance Office, Visa & International Support Office, Print Hub, Postgraduate Centre, laboratories and classrooms.
• Block C contains laboratories, clinical skills suite, and training wards.
• Block D contains Lecture Theatres and classrooms.
• Block E contains the Learning Resource Centre, library, quiet study and IT facilities.
• Related link Learning Resource Centre.
• https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/sighthill-learning-resource-centre.
• Related link Learning Resource Centre Cafe.
• https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/sighthill-learning-resource-centre-cafe.
• Related link Sighthill Cafe.
• https://www.accessable.co.uk/edinburgh-napier-university/access-guides/sighthill-cafe.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Sighthill Campus is located to the west of the city centre and offers a site car park.
    The campus is accessed off the A71 (Calder Road), close to the A720 City of Edinburgh Bypass and M8 motorway.
  • The main car park is located to the left side of the building in front of the sports centre.
    There are further designated blue badge bays adjacent to the building and in the visitors car park opposite on Sighill Court.
    Drop-offs can be made in front of the building.
• By Bus View
  • Several Lothian Buses services from the city centre and Edinburgh Airport stop close to the campus:
  • Services 3, 21, 25, 32, 34, 36 and Citylink 300 from the city centre stop at bus stop 'Sighthill Shops' on Calder Road.
  • Services 2, 12 and 22 from the city centre stop at bus stop 'Bankhead (W)' on Bankhead Drive.
  • Citylink 300 from Edinburgh Airport (Stance F) stops at bus stop 'Sighthill' on Calder Road.
    
    Service 36 serves all three university campuses. The majority of buses are operated by Lothian Buses.
    Up to the minute "real time" bus timetable information is now available at the majority of bus stops across the city.
• By Train View
  • Sighthill Campus is 1 mile from Edinburgh Park Station for local Scotrail train services. It is 5.2 miles from Edinburgh Waverley Station and 3.8 miles from Edinburgh Haymarket Station, which provide national rail links and overnight sleeper train links.
• By Tram View
  • Edinburgh Park tram stop provides access to the city centre or airport, 1 mile from the campus. It also links to the Edinburgh Park mainline station.
• Useful Links View
  • To view Edinburgh Trams accessibility information and journey planner website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view Scotland’s national public transport information service Traveline’s accessibility information website please use this link.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • To view Lothian Buses accessibility information and journey planner website please use this link.
  • 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 and Inclusion Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 2929.
• Email: disabilityandinclusion@napier.ac.uk.
• The Disability Inclusion team provide general advice and guidance about support for students with disabilities. There are also staff available with knowledge of specialist technology, software and equipment who can help, advise and support students to use these to study and learn.
• To see more information on Student Support please click here (opens new tab).
• This page gives more information on all of the Support Services available for students.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Email: ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk.
• This page gives information regarding the applications and admissions process.
• To see more information on Accommodation please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 3713.
• Email: accommodation@napier.ac.uk.
• This page provides details of the types of University accommodation available, and how to apply.
• To see more information on Sighthill Reception please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 0131 455 2929.
• Email: reception@napier.ac.uk.
• When the reception is closed you can redirect enquiries to:-
• School of Health and Social Care
• School of Applied Sciences
  Both are located in room 3.B.27 at Sighthill Campus.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear side of the building, in front of the sports centre.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Sports Centre (ENGAGE) and the Sighthill Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 8in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders and permit holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • Signs are provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
  • Signs are clearly presented.
  • 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 sloped access to the car park from the Sighthill Building.
  • Sighthill Building
  • The nearest designated bay is 29m (95ft) from the Sighthill Building car park entrance.
  • Blue Badge holders do not require a permit, and parking is free for Blue Badge holders. Blue Badge must be clearly displayed.
  • All standard vehicles require a university parking permit. Payment is then made through RinGo for parking on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders and Blue Badge holders.
  • Parking charges apply for all except Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located to the right of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 480cm x 600cm (15ft 8in x 19ft 8in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 75m (246ft) from the main entrance.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are slopes/ramps.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Blue Badge holders do not require a permit, and parking is free for Blue Badge holders. Blue Badge must be clearly displayed.
  • All standard vehicles require a university parking permit. Payment is then made through RingGo for parking on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
  • For more information on parking please refer to the university website at
    https://my.napier.ac.uk/life-on-campus/getting-to-campus/parking-faqs.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and students within approximately 200m.
  • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available within the car park.
  • The name of the car park is Sighthill Campus car park.
  • The car park is located to the rear side of the building, in front of the sports centre.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Main Entrance - Level 1

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is slight.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
• Comments View
  • There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the first floor of the central atrium (Block A).

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Car Park Entrance - Level 0

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located to the rear side of the building, at the main car park.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm (3ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a third set of doors.
  • The doors open automatically.
  • The doors are double width.
  • The door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in) wide.
  • The first automatic door is push pad operated and opens towards you.
  • There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of Block B.

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Rear Entrance - Level 0

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are push pad activated.
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm (3ft 3in).
• Comments View
  • There is also a manual revolving door available at this entrance and gates, permanently held open when the building is open, 98 cm wide (shown in photograph 3).
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor of the central atrium (Block A).

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Sighthill Reception

• iPoint is located to the right as you enter via the main entrance.
• The desk is 20m (65ft) from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the reception area is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Opening Times (Sighthill Reception)

• Tuesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Wednesday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Thursday 09:00 - 16:30.
• Please click here for information on opening times.

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Getting Around Block A

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the block on Level 1, and also on Level 3.
• 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 visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a quiet room in Block B on Level 5, room 5.B.04.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • For details of the Sighthill Café on Level 0, please refer to the access guide linked in the Introduction.

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Getting Around Block B

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the block on Level 1, and also on Level 3.
• 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 visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a quiet room in Block B on Level 5, room 5.B.04.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The large teaching laboratory on Level 1 has adjustable height benches.
  • The Print Hub on Level 1 has an automatic door with push pad operation, but there is limited circulation space in the room.
  • The Postgraduate Centre is located on Level 3 and has a social space with armchairs, sofas and booths, and separate study room.
  • There are classrooms, laboratories, private work and study spaces, meeting rooms and staff and academic offices on all floors.
  • The male and female Muslim Prayer Rooms are located on Level 1 opposite the Print Hub. Washing facilities may be found in the male and female standard toilet facilities on Level 1 adjacent to the prayer rooms.

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Finance Reception - 7.B.35

• Finance Reception is located on level 7, to the left as you exit lift SL3.
• The desk is 10m (32ft) from the Lift SL3.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are good.
• The reception desk/counter is low (76cm or lower).
• There is not a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• The bell is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This office is staffed from 09:00-17:00 between Monday and Friday.

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Getting Around Block C

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is sloped/ramped access to the Biomedical Sciences cold room on Level 3.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and laminate.
  • 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 visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There are seats without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a quiet room in Block B on Level 5, room 5.B.04.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • The Simulation and Clinical Skills Centre is located on Level 0, including simulation medical wards and home environment simulation.
  • There are teaching and research laboratories on all floors.

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Getting Around Blocks D and E

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • Access to Blocks D and E is shared on levels 0 to 3. Access to upper levels 4 and 5 within Block E, the Learning Resources Centre, is found within the Learning Resources Centre guide (see link in Introduction).
• 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 is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
  • There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • 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.
  • There is a quiet room in Block B on Level 5, room 5.B.04.
• Audio View
  • This venue does not play background music in communal areas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • Lecture Theatres are located on Level 0. Lecture Theatre 1.D.02 is accessed via the Block A - Atrium.
  • Lecture Theatre 1.D.04 is accessed from either Block A or Block D. Access to the rear of the lecture theatres is on Level 1, but entry may be restricted.
  • Classrooms and computer rooms are located on levels 2 and 3 in Block D.
  • Adjustable height desks are available in some classrooms.
  • For details of Block E, the Learning Resource Centre, library, quiet study, and LRC Café, please refer to the relevant access guides linked in the Introduction.

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Lift (Block A - SL4 and SL5)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block A - Atrium to the left as you enter, near reception.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 0, 1, 2, and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630Kg 8 persons.
• The lift is approximately 9m (29ft) from the main entrance.
• 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 107cm x 130cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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Lift (Block B - SL1)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block B to the far end of the corridor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 800Kg 10 persons.
• The lift is approximately 100m (328ft) from the main entrance on Level 1.
• 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 131cm x 117cm (4ft 3in x 3ft 10in).
• 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 not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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Lift (Block B - SL3)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located in Block B, to the left from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1275Kg 17 persons.
• The lift is approximately 50m (164ft) from the main entrance on Level 1.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 110cm (3ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 145cm x 167cm (4ft 9in x 5ft 5in).
• 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 has a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.
• This lift is located to the right from the car park entrance.
• Level 8 is restricted roof access only.

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Lift (Block D - SL6 and SL7)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to the right as you enter, in Block D, next to the entrance to the LRC.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Levels 0, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630Kg 8 persons.
• The lift is approximately 18m (59ft) from the main entrance.
• 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 107cm x 130cm (3ft 6in x 4ft 3in).
• 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 not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.

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Lift (Block E - Learning Resources Centre)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located round to the left as you enter.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
• Wall mounted information boards are provided at lift landings.
• There are manual, single doors which may be difficult to open to access the lift lobby on all floors.
• The lift is approximately 20m (65ft) from the LRC entrance.
• 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 140cm x 124cm (4ft 7in x 4ft 0in).
• 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 not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not 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 good.
• There is a smaller lift with 90cm wide doors and 140x124cm dimensions before this larger lift here. The main building also lifts provide access to the LRC excluding level 5.

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Other Floors (Main Stairs)

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Levels 0, 1, 2, 3.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the main entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • There is a landing.
  • There are further stairs throughout each of the blocks.
    The stairs in Block B give additional access to levels 4, 5, 6, and 7.
    The stairs in Block E give additional access to Levels 4 and 5 in the Learning Resources Centre.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 25+ toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located on all floors in all blocks.
  • The gender inclusive step-free standard toilet facilities are located in toilet with adaptions facilities.
  • There are foot washing facilities in Block B Level 1 in the male and female standard toilet facilities near the Muslim prayer rooms.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located on Level 0 in Block C.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 1 in the toilet with adaptations cubicle.
  • The changing facilities are specifically for students in the School of Health and Social Care.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (82ft) from the main entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter in the corridor to Blocks B and C.
  • There is a similar accessible toilet on Level 0 near the car park entrance with a 180cm long wall mounted changing bed.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door may be difficult to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 215cm (6ft 2in x 7ft 0in).
  • There is not a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet .
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 120cm (3ft 11in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 48cm (1ft 6in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the walls and floor.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a baby change unit. The height of the baby change unit is 107cm.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 1 - Right 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 1 in Block B, to the left as you enter via the main entrance. There are similar facilities in the same position on each floor of Block B.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 50m (164ft) from the main 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 visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 234cm (5ft 9in x 7ft 8in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to 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 female sanitary bin and a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual 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 visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the left of the toilet and wall is low.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) to the right of the toilet and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm .
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and nappy/incontinence items bin disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 116cm and 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 47cm (1ft 6in).
  • The toilet seat visual 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 placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 103cm (3ft 4in).
  • The visual 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 73cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 98cm .
  • 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 97cm (3ft 2in) .
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is low.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

• Accessible toilet facilities are available.

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• Location and Access View
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 7m (7yd 1ft) from the lifts 6 and 7.
  • This accessible toilet is located opposite the LRC on level 2.
  • There is a similar toilet on level 3 in the same location. There are many other accessible toilets throughout the building in each block.
  • There is level access to this accessible toilet.
  • This is by lift.
• Features and Dimensions View
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • The door opens by sliding (Bi-Fold).
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet door is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 180cm x 222cm (5ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • There is a clear 150cm x 150cm manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 111cm (3ft 8in).
  • 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 an emergency pull cord alarm in the cubicle.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and non-infectious waste disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Position of Fixtures View
  • Wall mounted grab rails are available for the toilet.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rails are on the right.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a mirror.
  • 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 47cm (1ft 7in).
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
• Colour Contrast and Lighting View
  • There is a medium visual contrast between the internal door and wall.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is fair.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is fair.
  • There is a fair colour contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall.
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Comments View
  • There are further accessible toilets within the LRC and near the lower floor café, please refer to the separate guides for details.