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Accommodation Overview

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• About View
  • Gilmore Place accommodation is located in the centre of Edinburgh on Gilmore Place.
  • There are 4 blocks: A, B, C and D.
    Block D is the main block and has 4 floors.
    There other blocks have 3 floors.
    They are not linked internally only via an external courtyard.
  • There are 235 rooms in the accommodation.
  • There are 13 rooms with adaptations.
  • The adapted rooms are located on various floors throughout the blocks and can be access via the lift.
  • More than 10 rooms with adaptations have an ensuite with a wheel-in shower.
  • Standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
  • A Common Room, a laundry, a TV Room and a Music Room.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue does not have its own car park.
  • There is on-street standard parking.
  • The name of the nearest car park is Edinburgh Quay.
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  • The nearest train station is Waverley.
  • The nearest bus station is Edinburgh Bus Station.
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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free level.
• Block D has two entrances.
  The main entrance is located at the front of the building, is stepped and provides access to the ground floor entrance lobby of Block D via a manual door.
  The accessible entrance provides step-free access to ground floor of Block D via a slight slope and an automatic door.
• The Block D main entrance is signed but the accessible entrance is not signed and is located to the right side of the building.
• Block B has one entrance that is accessed from the courtyard and provides step-free access to the ground floor of Block B via a slight slope and a manual door. It is signed.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
• At the accessible entrance there is a slight slope beyond the entrance.
• There is a slight ramp to the rear of the common room.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is provided throughout the Blocks.
• There are manual doors beyond the accessible entrance on the ground floor of Block D.

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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 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground and first floor of Block D.
  • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
  • The shared step-free toilet facilities are located on the first floor of Block D.

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Entrance (Main)

• This entrance is located to the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 2 steps with no handrails.
• The steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 13cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a buzzer at a height of 116cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 131cm.
• There is a card reader to gain access. The height of the card reader 101cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 117cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 91cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Accessible)

• This entrance is located to the side of the building.
• The entrance area is not clearly signed.
• There is not 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 buzzer at a height of 96cm.
• There is an intercom at a height of 123cm.
• There is a key card reader, the height is 76cm.
  The key card reader activates the automatic door.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 103cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.

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Parking

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• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• On-street Parking View
  • On-street standard parking is available .
  • The on-street standard parking is located on Gilmore Place.

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Lift (Block D)

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor of Block D.
• The distance from the main entrance is 8m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground, first, second and third 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 high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 86cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 156cm (width) x 140cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Lift (Platform - Block D)

• The lift surveyed is located on the ground floor of Block D.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The distance from the main entrance is 22m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground and first floor 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 high visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 92cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 142cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Stairs (Block D)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the right of the main entrance.
• The ground, first, second and third floors 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 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Communal Facilities (Block D)

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• Common Room View
  • The common room is located on the first floor of Block D.
  • There is step-free level access via lift into the common room.
  • There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors, width is 154cm.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests, armchairs, sofas and benches.
  • Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables, coffee tables and long tables.
  • Some chairs 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.
• Laundry Room View
  • The laundry room is located on the ground floor of Block D.
  • 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 86cm.
  • 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, tumble dryer and top-up machine.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Block D - Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor in Block D ahead from the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 9m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • 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 86cm.
  • 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 155cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 86cm (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 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 high visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 98cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm 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 high visual contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has 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.

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Room (Block D Common Room - TV Room)

• The room is located within the Common Room.
• The distance from the Common Room entrance is 26m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is no signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a low visual contrast.
• The door opens outwards.
• The width of the opening is 95cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• There may be background noise in this room.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There is bean-bag type seating in this room.

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Room (Block D - Music Room)

• The room is located on the ground floor of Block D.
• The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• There is written text signage on or near the door.
• There is step-free level access into the room.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 87cm.
• 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 walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the room includes: armchairs.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the function/event .
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Exit (Block D to Courtyard)

• The exit area is not clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There is a single manual door at this exit.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.

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Entrance (Block B)

• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 84cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 89cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 92cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Bedroom and Ensuite with Adaptations (Block B - Studio 009)

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• Bedroom Access View
  • The bedroom surveyed is located on the ground floor.
  • The distance from Block B entrance is 6m.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
• Bedroom Features View
  • The bedroom has a double bed.
  • The top of the mattress is 62cm from the floor.
  • The space under the bed is 31cm 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 without armrests and a desk.
  • This bedroom does not have an adjoining room.
• Ensuite 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 87cm.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
• Ensuite Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the ensuite are 310cm (width) x 225cm (depth) and there is 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 230cm (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 low 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.
  • 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 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 a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The ensuite 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.
  • 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 shower seat is 42cm from the floor.
  • There are grab rails and dropdown rails for the shower.
  • The shower grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • The shower dropdown rails have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.