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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Chancellor's Court is located within the Pollock Halls of Residence complex, which is located to the south of Edinburgh city centre, in the St Leonard's area of the city.
  • Chancellor's Court is a very large catered hall of residence arranged over 6 floors. It is split into three wings - A Block, B Block and C Block - but is in fact one complete building with internal access throughout.
  • Chancellor's Court has 526 rooms in total, comprising a mixture of single and twin rooms, all of which are ensuite.
  • Chancellor's Court has 26 rooms with adaptations.
  • The rooms with adaptations are located in A Block, on all floors. There is step-free level access via automatic doors to the rooms on the lower ground floor, and step-free level access via manual doors to the rooms on all other floors.
  • All rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • There are laundries located on the lower ground floor of A Block and B Block. There is a common room "Absorb" located on the lower ground floor of A Block, which also houses a microlab - quiet study area. There are pantries located within every student flat, which contain a lounge area and kitchen.
  • The kitchens in each pantry do not have a hob or conventional oven - this is a catered hall, with the refectory being located in the adjacent John McIntyre Conference Centre.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • There is a campus car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Edinburgh Waverley.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via slight slopes.
• Chancellor's Court has three entrances. The main entrance - A Block provides step-free level access to the ground floor. The B Block and C Block entrances provide step-free access (via steep ramps) to the ground floor. There are two sets of double automatic doors at all three entrances.
• The entrances are signed as "Arthur's Seat - A"; "The Crags - B" and "The Crags - C".
• The main entrance - A Block provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.
• The B Block and C Block entrances both provide step-free access (via steep ramps) to the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• Most floor surfaces along circulation routes consist of vinyl and laminate, both of which are hard and smooth with a shiny finish.
  There is some patterned carpet in and on the approach to the common room (Absorb) on the lower ground floor, which you must go through to access the laundry and communal toilet facilities.
• There are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the building.
• There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building, except the room corridor on the lower ground floor of A Block, which has push-pad/key card/key fob activated automatic doors to access all areas.

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Emergency Egress for Building

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• General Building Information View
  • Please note the fire evacuation strategy from the upper floors of this building relies on the ability to self-transfer in to an evacuation chair.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located on the lower ground floor, off the common room (Absorb).
  • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
  • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located on the lower ground floor, off the common room (Absorb).

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Parking (Pollock Halls Car Park 2)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the rear of the building.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 282cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 177m from the main entrance - A Block.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes and narrow walkways.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for visitors, Blue Badge holders, staff permit holders and student permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
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  • Parking is for staff and student permit holders, Blue Badge holders, and visitors only. During arrival periods, visitor parking is for quick drop-off only.
    Resident students are not generally permitted to park here. Resident parking permits are only issued to disabled students with Blue Badges, or in exceptional circumstances. If intending to park here while resident in the halls, student Blue Badge holders must apply for a permit via following the links onhttps://transport.ed.ac.uk/travelling-here/pollock.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - A Block)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, leading in from the courtyard to the left of the reception centre.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 105cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 112cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double automatic doors .
• The second set of doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 126cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.

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Reception (Main Building Reception)

• The reception is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance - A Block.
• The distance from the main entrance - A Block is 8m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 76cm.
• The reception has windows, glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny and patterned.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Lift (Main Lift - A Block)

• The lift surveyed is located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance - A Block.
• The distance from the main entrance - A Block is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth floors are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 89cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 138cm (width) x 188cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium visual contrast.
• None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Residents must swipe their accommodation key card to gain access to the lift.
  The key card reader is 111cm high.

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Stairs (Main Stairs - A Block)

• The stairs surveyed are located straight ahead as you enter the building through the main entrance - A Block.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second, third and fourth can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Communal Facilities (Absorb)

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located to the left as you exit the lift lobby of the main lift - A Block on the lower ground floor.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the common room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is patterned.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located to the left as you enter the common room (Absorb).
  • There is step-free level access into the laundry room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities within the room include a wash basin, a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • An accommodation key card is required to access the common room (Absorb). The key card reader is 128cm high.
    There is a door release button to exit back into the lift lobby at a height of 116cm.
    Access to the laundry room is also via key card only; the key card reader is at a height of 111cm, with the door release lever when exiting also at a height of 100cm.

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Room (Microlab - Quiet Study Area)

• The room is located to the left and then to the right as you enter the common room (Absorb) from the lift on the lower ground floor.
• The distance from the lift is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 119cm.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and riser recliner chairs.
• Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a flashing fire alarm.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Lower Ground Floor - Absorb Common Room - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear left as you enter the common room (Absorb) from the lift lobby on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the main lift - A Block is 32m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 154cm (width) x 199cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 79cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet has a padded backrest.
  • 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 103cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 113cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 117cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Entrance (Flat Entrance - Bedrooms LG001 - LG011)

• This entrance is located to the right as you exit the main lift - A Block on the lower ground floor.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 92cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.
• Tapping the key fob/card reader automatically activates the automatic door.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 88cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 89cm.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Room with Adaptations LG001)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the far end of the corridor on the right as you enter the flat containing rooms LG001 - LG011 from the main lift - A Block on the lower ground floor.
  • The distance from the main lift - A Block is 41m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift, automatic doors and narrow walkways .
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 111cm.
  • The door opens inwards automatically and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The flooring is shiny and patterned.
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a riser recliner chair, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • There is a push pad to operate the automatic door to exit the room.
    This is at a height of 108cm.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Room with Adaptations LG001)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
  • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door .
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 301cm (width) x 301cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space on the left is 82cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • The lateral transfer space on the right is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the right transfer side.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
  • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
  • The dropdown rails have a medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is located on the dropdown rail.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 165cm and 194cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is a flip-down shower seat.
  • The wash basin and flip-down shower seat are both height-adjustable.

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Kitchen/Dining (LG001 - LG011 - LG Pantry 1)

• The kitchen/dining area is located at the far end of the corridor on the left as you enter the flat containing rooms LG001 - LG011 from the main lift - A Block on the lower ground floor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single automatic door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• An accommodation key card is required to access the pantry.
  The key card reader is at a height of 111cm.
  There is a door release button to exit the pantry at a height of 106cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 89cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is available.
• The lowered work surface is 84cm from the floor.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 84cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a twist turn mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a freezer, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washer dryer.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: sofas, stools and high stools.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables and coffee tables.
• Some tables are fixed.
• The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• Lighting levels are adjustable.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Room with Adaptations 1038)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the first floor, on the left as you enter the flat containing rooms 1023-1044 from the main lift - A Block.
  • The distance from the main lift - A Block is 13m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and narrow walkways .
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 111cm.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 50cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 14cm from the floor.
  • Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, a riser recliner chair, a desk, a TV with subtitles and a flashing fire alarm.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels are adjustable.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.

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Ensuite with Adaptations (Room with Adaptations 1038)

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• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the ensuite.
  • The ensuite door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening to the ensuite is 86cm.
  • 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 ensuite are 227cm (width) x 146cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
  • The lateral transfer space is 169cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 41cm 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 60cm 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 right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is not a soap dispenser.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite has a pedal bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 122cm and 162cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The ensuite has a wheel-in shower.
  • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
  • The shower controls are twist turn mixer.
  • There is no shower seat, but one can be requested in advance.
  • There is a grab rail for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a high visual contrast.