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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; cafés, bars, a shop, meeting rooms and staff offices.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter.
  • Female standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter, and just inside Zero°.
  • Male standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you enter, and just inside Zero°.
  • Baby changing facilities are located to the right as you enter, within the toilet with adaptations.

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Getting Here (Edinburgh Campus)

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• By Road View
  • Heriot-Watt University Edinburgh Campus is located between the A71 and A70 near Currie, adjacent to the western A720 Edinburgh Bypass, near the M8 interchange.
  • There is designated Blue Badge parking across the campus. Please display your Blue Badge at all times. There is permit-free parking for visitors, students and staff in car parks A, B, H, I, and J only. Other car parks are for university permit holders only. Please refer to the university parking map for further details. This may be downloaded at here (opens in a new tab).
  • For more information on parking at the university campus and the parking map please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the campus.
  • The University campus is served by Lothian buses 25, X25, 34, 45, 63 and N25/N34.
  • For more information on Lothian Bus services and routes please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Curriehill.
  • The nearest railway station is Curriehill. to the south of the campus, less than 1 mile away. There is step-free access to all platforms but may include long or steep ramps. Access between platforms is via the street. There is no ramp available to board the trains.
    Edinburgh Park is also close (1.5 miles) and has step-free access to all stations, and interchange facilities with the Edinburgh tram network, but no ramp to board the trains.
    The main Edinburgh stations of Haymarket (4 miles) and central Edinburgh Waverly (6 miles) can be reached using public transport or taxi.
  • For more information on train services an facilities at Curriehill please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on on local and national rail services to Edinburgh and details on other stations please click here (opens new tab).
• By Tram View
  • The nearest tram stop is Edinburgh Park.
  • Edinburgh Park station is the nearest Edinburgh Trams stop with links to the airport and city centre.
  • For more information on tram services in Edinburgh between Edinburgh Airport and the city centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Useful Links View
  • For more information on Edinburgh Park station please click here.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).

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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 staff.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located Beside the building, off Gait 7.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • 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 dropped kerbs.
  • The dropped kerb between the car park and the building does not have tactile paving.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• 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 available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 290cm x 700cm (9ft 6in x 22ft 12in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on Boundary Road East.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.
  • The nearest Blue Badge bays are located in the GRID Building car park, 150m away or either Visitor Car Park B/Oriam or Visitor Car Park A, around 250m away.

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Site/Campus Car Park (Car Park A)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located off The Avenue.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are the Enterprise 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.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side but not at the rear.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by anybody.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
• 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 not clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is tarmac.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope on the approach.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent, has a steep gradient and has no handrails.
  • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
• Step(s) View
  • The step slope leads down on the route from the main campus areas, although paths with slight slopes nearby can be used to bypass the steep section.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor reception area.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'STUDENT UNION'.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 178cm.
  • 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 (towards you).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 172cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located leading down to the left as you face the steps.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located leading down at the front of the building.
  • There is/are 5 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.
  • 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • 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.

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Outside Access (Rear Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'STUDENT UNION'.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
  • 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 single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • 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 single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 108cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located in front of the entrance.
  • The gradient of the ramp/slope is slight.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located to the right as you enter.
  • The reception point is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the 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 no 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 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 95cm.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • There is not a lowered section of the counter.
  • The counter is staffed.
  • There is a bell to attract attention.
  • Clipboards can be provided to anyone who is unable to use the desk.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is laminate.
• Reception Waiting Area View
  • There is not a waiting area close to the reception point.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is stepped access to a further staircase leading to Meeting Rooms 5 and 6. A lift is also available, by passing through Meeting Room 7.
• Circulation View
  • There are no doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet, vinyl, tiles and laminate.
  • There is some flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • There is low visual contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• 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 not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played in the café and bars.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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Lift

• The lift is located ahead as you enter, to the left of reception.
• The lift is clearly visible from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) 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 and first floors.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630 Kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 86cm (2ft 10in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 96cm x 140cm (3ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
• There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not 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 not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are moderate to good.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located to the right as you enter.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are ground and first floors.
  • 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 the right going up.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.
• Other Information View
  • There are further stairs to the rear which offer a handrail on the left.

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Eating and Drinking (Libertys)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the café.
  • The café is located at the front of the building, to the left from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free access to the café.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; 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 meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 91cm.
  • The height of the lowered section at the counter is 76cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered section of the counter.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 70cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 49cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 106cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables and high tables.
  • The type of flooring in this area is wood and concrete.
  • The lighting levels are adjustable.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Eating and Drinking (Zero°)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located to the left as you enter.
  • There is step-free access to the bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which is permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Menu types include; written wall menus.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 108cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 76cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • There are also long tables, sofas and bench seats.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • There are 3 clearly marked steps without handrails to access a small presentation stage.
    There are 4 clearly marked steps without handrails to access the main performers' stage.

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Eating and Drinking (Geordies)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the restaurant/bar.
  • The restaurant/bar is located to the rear of the building.
  • There is step-free access to the restaurant/bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a bar where food and drink can be ordered and table service (on request only).
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; handheld menus and menu boards.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
  • Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
  • The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Adapted cups are not available.
  • Adapted cutlery is not available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is played at all times.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is a portable card machine available for payment.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 114cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is tiles.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 63cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 72cm.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 64cm.
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 44cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 110cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • There are also coffee tables, high tables, long tables and bench seats.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • Lighting levels can be adjusted by a member of staff upon request.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to the right as you enter.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 25m (27yd 1ft) 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 medium.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a twist lock.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 84cm (2ft 9in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 208cm (6ft 6in x 6ft 10in).
  • The accessible toilet does not have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The height of the light switch/pull cord is 75cm 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 125cm (4ft 1in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is low.
  • 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 low.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is low.
  • 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 nappy/incontinence items bin, general waste (with lid) and general waste (with no lid) disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not 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 backrest.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (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 not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 95cm (3ft 1in).
  • 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 placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 75cm (2ft 6in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The 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 cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • 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).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 96cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • There is a flip down baby change table available.
  • The height of the baby change table is 100cm.

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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 to the right as you enter.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 15m from the main entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is medium.
  • 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 81cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • There are further female and male toilets just inside the doors to Zero°.

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SafeZone

• SafeZone is a free app based system for students and staff that enhances their personal safety. SafeZone extends the reach of campus safety and security, to cater for the real time needs of the people who use campus every day. It provides a quick and easy way for users to alert SafeGuarding Services, when help or assistance is needed.
• For information about the SafeZone please click here.