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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; a staffed reception, laundrette, common room, communal kitchen, accommodation and canteen/dining area.
  • Services / Facilities within the grounds include; Blue Badge parking.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located in the main entrance foyer area.
  • Standard shower facilities are located beside student accommodation rooms.
  • There is a single Blue Badge parking bay for this building and no drop off point.
    There is no university bus stop within 200m.
    There are a total of 270 rooms but no adapted rooms.
    There is standard accommodation on the ground floor which has level access.
    There are standard rooms on other floors which cannot be accessed by a lift.
    There are shared bathrooms with stepped showers.
    There is no convenience store within 200m of the building.
    Deaf alert systems and vibrating pillows can be made available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Andrew Melville Hall is located on the North Haugh on the western edge of town.
    The North Haugh site is located off the main A91 road to St. Andrews at the roundabout with Links Crescent by Petheram Bridge.
  • There is a single Blue Badge bay at the rear of Andrew Melville Hall but no standard parking.
    Across the road there is the North Haugh campus surface car park with further Blue Badge bays for student and staff permit holders.
    There are electric car charging points in this car park.
  • For more information on public parking at Petheram Bridge please click here (opens new tab).
• By Bus View
  • There is not a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located at the Petheram Bridge Car Park opposite the School of Management.
    The bus stop is on bus route 92. Bus route 92 links most of the university campuses with the town centre.
  • For more information on bus services to St Andrews please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leuchars (for St Andrews).
  • There is ramped access to platforms and ramp available to access trains at Leuchars (for St Andrews).
    The station is located on bus routes 42, 99, 99A, 99B, 99C, 99D between Dundee City Centre and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    The station is also located on bus route 94A between Newburgh and St. Andrews Bus Station.
    There is a taxi rank with a taxi kiosk within the station.
  • For more information on train services and facilities at Leuchars please click here (opens new tab).
  • For more information on accessibility at Leuchars (AccessAble guide) please click here (opens new tab).

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Useful Information

• Student Accommodation Services, Butts Wynd, St Andrews. KY16 9AL.
• To see more information on Student Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01344 462 510.
• Email: accommodation@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Student Services please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: theasc@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Disabilities Team, Student Services, Eden Court, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AS.
• To see more information on Disabilities Team please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 720.
• Email: disability@st-andrews.ac.uk.
• Admissions, University of St Andrews, St Katharine's West, The Scores, St Andrews. KY16 9AX.
• To see more information on Admissions please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01334 462 150.
• Email: admissions@st-andrews.ac.uk.

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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 Blue Badge holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located to the left of the accessible entrance.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • There is/are 1 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 275cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The marked zone is 110cm wide.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • 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 slopes/ramps.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is North Haugh Car Park.
  • The car park is located in front of the North Haugh building.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park (North Haugh)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located on North Haugh.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Agnes Blackadder Hall and Powell Hall.
  • 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) markings are faded.
  • There is/are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 255cm x 475cm.
  • The Blue Badge parking bays have a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The marked zone is 120cm wide.
  • The dimensions of the designated bays do not vary in size.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by staff permit holders and student permit holders.
  • 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 clearly signposted from this car park.
  • There is not a campus map available within the car park.
  • The nearest designated bay is 50m (54yd 2ft) from the Blackadder Hall main entrance.
  • This car park contains 4 EV charging bays.

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Outside Access (Rear Accessible 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 level one.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 147cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 120cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• Ramp/Slope View
  • The ramp/slope is located before the first set of doors.
  • 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.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the ramp.

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Approach (Main Entrance)

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• Approach View
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
  • The approach surface is uneven in places.
• 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 not a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
  • The ramp/slope does not bypass the step(s).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a/are step(s) on the approach.
  • There is/are 9 clearly marked step(s), with a central handrail.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 18cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The step(s) has/have tactile paving at the top and bottom.

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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 facing North Haugh.
  • This entrance gives access to the entrance foyer on level one.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not 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 a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 148cm (4ft 10in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 103cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double width but one door is locked.
  • The width of the door opening is 68cm.
  • 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) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 76cm.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located between the first and second set of doors.
  • There is/are 1 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The lighting levels at the step(s) are moderate to good.

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Reception

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• Reception View
  • The reception point is located on the left as you enter via the accessible entrance.
  • The reception point is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the accessible entrance.
  • Clear signage for the reception area/desk is not 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 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 not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
  • The lighting levels at the reception point are moderate to good.
  • The height of the reception counter is 75cm.
  • 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 hearing assistance system at the reception point.
  • The type of system is a fixed loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is not signed.
  • Staff are not trained to use the hearing system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 25/02/2025.
  • The hearing loop was not working at the time of testing.
  • There is no wayfinding signage available at/close to the reception.
  • The type of flooring in the reception area is carpet.
• 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 not step-free access throughout the building .
  • There is stepped access to level 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.
• Circulation View
  • There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
  • There are corridors/walkways with a surface width of less than 120cm (excluding any permanent obstructions over a small distance).
  • The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • There are no seats/chairs at regular intervals.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
• Signage View
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Floor plans/maps are available.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
  • There is a designated place of safety in the warden's office.
• Audio View
  • This venue does play background music in communal areas.
  • Music is played sometimes in the communal rooms.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.

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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 of the accessible entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • 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 not between the recommended 30cm and 45cm.
  • The depth of the steps is 28cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail in the centre.
  • 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 extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are moderate to good.
• Other Information View
  • There are other similar staircases which lead to the flats on levels 1, 2, 4, 5, 6 and 7.

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Kitchen/Dining Area (Communal Kitchen)

• The kitchen/dining area is accessed by a single door with an opening width of over 75cm.
• Lowered work surfaces are not available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 92cm.
• The kitchen does have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is not a knee recess under a work surface.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are 3 similar communal kitchens in total. This was an example of a level 3 K2 kitchen.

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Eating and Drinking (Dining Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the canteen.
  • The canteen is located on level 5.
  • There is stepped access to the canteen.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • Tables cannot be booked in advance.
  • There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered and full table service available via online app.
  • 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 not available.
  • This area does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 90cm.
  • The type of flooring in this area is vinyl.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There are some tables which are accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 64cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs have armrests on both sides.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.

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Common Room

• The common room is located on the ground floor (level 3) in the main entrance foyer, approximately 30m from the accessible entrance.
• There is written text and pictorial signage next to the door.
• The approach to the common room is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a double manual door with a low colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 140cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• The floor is carpeted.
• Seating consists of sofas, chairs without armrests and stools.
• There is a coffee table but the surface height and clear height underneath are unsuitable for wheelchair users.
• There is a pool table, TV, and piano available for use.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting is even but with glare and is not adjustable.

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Eating and Drinking (Middle Common Room)

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the bar.
  • The bar is located on level 4.
  • There is stepped access to the bar.
  • For access there are double manual doors which may be difficult to open.
• Service and Menus View
  • There is a bar where drinks can be ordered.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Takeaway cups are available.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • This area does play background music.
  • Background music is only played during certain functions.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 105cm.
  • There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
  • The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
  • The lighting levels are good.
• Tables and Seating View
  • The surface height of the lowest table is 40cm.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • No chairs are permanently fixed.
  • There are also coffee tables, sofas and stools.
  • The type of flooring in this area is carpet.
  • There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • The lighting levels are varied.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
  • The bar is only used on occasions and for functions. It is also used as a cinema room.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located on level 2, Zone C which is along the corridor and to the left of the accessible entrance by flats C214-216.
• There is stepped access along the route without a lift.
• There is a single manual door with a low colour contrast and a width of 70cm to enter. The door opens away from you.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within but there is space for an assistant dog to rest.
• There walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
• There are washing machines and tumble dryers available which have controls within 75cm-120cm from the floor.
• There is also a wash basin and seats without armrests available.
• Lighting levels are moderate to good but are not adjustable.

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IT Suite/Study Room

• The room is located to the far left of the main entrance approximately 95m from the doors.
• There is written text and pictorial signage next to the door.
• The approach to the room is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a single manual door with a high colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has an opening width of 72cm.
• Furniture can be moved to allow room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• Seating consists of chairs without armrests.
• There are desked available. The surface height of the desks is suitable for wheelchair users. However, the clear height underneath is not suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There little to no background noise.
• Lighting is varied and is not adjustable.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.
• The nearest accessible toilet(s) is/are located on the ground floor of the Agnes Blackadder building.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located down the corridor to the right after the accessible entrance.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The gender neutral toilet is located down the corridor to the right of the accessible entrance and on the right.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 20m from the accessible entrance.
  • The visual contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
  • 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 85cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.