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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Darroch Court is located on St John's Hill, close to the centre of Edinburgh.
  • The accommodation is made up of 5 blocks with 3 floors, all with a stepped approach.
    The blocks are not connected. They are linked via a central courtyard.
  • There are 179 rooms.
  • There are 2 accessible flats.
  • The accessible flats are located on the ground floor and have a step-free slight slope access.
  • There is a ceiling track hoist in flat 12, in the bedroom only.
  • 2 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has shared bathrooms with stepped shower cubicles.
  • The facilities available in flat 2 include a shower and toilet room, a separate toilet with adaptations and a kitchen/dining room.
    Externally to the accommodation there is a laundry for all residents to use.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • The nearest train station is Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
  • 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 Darroch Court is step-free level.
• There is step-free sloped approach to the flats 2 and level step-free access to flat 12.
  The access to flat 2 is to the left of the entrance to courtyard.
  The access to flat 12 is to the right before the entrance to the courtyard.
• There is key or remote control access to the accessible flats, via a single automatic door.
• The entrance is signed with the name of the accommodation.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout flat 2.
• The floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth.

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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 are 4 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located within flats 2 and 12.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located to the front and side of the accommodation blocks.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of block paving.
  • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays have faded markings.
  • There are no hatched/marked zones.
  • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the Darroch Court courtyard entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is not free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Courtyard)

• This entrance is located to the front of Darroch Court.
• The approach to the entrance has bollards.
• 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 an opening without doors.

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Entrance (Flat 2)

• This entrance is located to the left of Darroch Court entrance.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is 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 slight gradient.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
• The automatic door is activated when the key is put into the lock or with a remote control.
• 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 93cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 93cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Communal Facilities

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• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located to the right of the courtyard entrance.
  • There is step-free access via ramp into the laundry room.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • There is a single manual door with a medium visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 97cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Facilities within the room include a washing machine and a tumble dryer.
  • The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: washing machine and tumble dryer.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • The tables are fixed.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Kitchen/Dining (Flat 2)

• There is step-free level access into the kitchen/dining area.
• There is a single automatic door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 88cm.
• The height of the entry push pad is 93cm..
• The height of the exit push pad is 93cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The hob is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered hob is not available.
• The oven is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The sink is 90cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge freezer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Bedroom with Adaptations (Flat 2 - Room B)

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• Location and Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located within flat 2 .
  • The distance from flat 2 entrance is 11m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • Access is with either key or remote control.
  • The height of the push pad to exit is 92cm.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a single bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 59cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 30cm from the floor.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed (150cm x 150cm).
  • The following is available in this bedroom: a chair with armrests, bedside plug sockets and a desk.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
  • The desks within the room are height adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Flat 2 - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within flat 2.
  • The distance from the flat 2 entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 160cm (width) x 254cm (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 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush for the toilet.
  • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
  • 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 48cm 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 72cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 67cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin and no disposal facilities.
  • There are no coat hooks.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • The door to the toilet and shower room with adaptations is a single automatic door.
    The height of the push pad to enter is 110cm.
    The exit push pad button and lock is 110cm high.

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Shower with Adaptations (Within Toilet with Adaptations - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The shower surveyed is located within the toilet with adaptations.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • 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 shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails for the shower.
  • The grab rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is no emergency alarm for the shower.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Flat 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located within Flat 2.
  • The distance from the flat 2 entrance is 8m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 89cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 153cm (width) x 276cm (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 84cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the 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 87cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 83cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a pedal 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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Stairs in Flat Blocks 3 - 5

• The stairs surveyed are located in flats 3, 4 and 5.
• G, 1 , 2, 3 and 4 can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 15 steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
• The handrail is easy to grip.
• The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrail does 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.