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Large Animal Hospital

The University of Edinburgh, Easter Bush Campus, Edinburgh, EH25 9RG

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the Large Animal Hospital buildings is via steep slope.
  • The Large Animal Hospital comprises two separate buildings.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the majority of the buildings.
  • There is a steep slope internally to access the lunge arena.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located beyond the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance, on the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located beyond the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance, on the right.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the right of the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance and beyond the Equine Hospital main entrance.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located to the left on entry from the site entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 493cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 92cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 36m from the Farm Animal Hospital entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has steep ramps or slopes.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Farm Animal Hospital Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the front of the Farm Animal Hospital building.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
  • The slope has a steep gradient.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
  • The doors open away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Equine Hospital Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located to the right side of the Equine Hospital building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a key pad at a height of 136cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.

Standard Changing Room (Farm Animal Hospital)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the right of the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance.
  • The distance from the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a medium visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a medium visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a dry seat for changing.
  • The shower controls are push.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are hoses within the changing rooms to wash down outside clothing.

Standard Changing Room (Equine Hospital)

  • The changing room surveyed is located beyond the Equine Hospital main entrance.
  • The distance from the Equine Hospital main entrance is 1m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities in the changing room include: a changing table/bench, a wash basin and a locker.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Additional features include: coat hooks and a paper towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The changing room has a waste bin.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Farm Animal Hospital - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the right of the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance.
    • The distance from the Farm Animal Hospital main entrance is 4m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 168cm (width) x 203cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the left as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is no mirror.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 168cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.