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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; standard toilets and shower rooms, communal kitchens, a canteen/dining hall and student accommodation.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Shared standard toilet facilities are located throughout the building around student accommodation.
  • Standard shower facilities are located along the corridors where the accommodation is.
  • There is not a car park or drop off point for this building. However there is on street parking within 200m.
    There is a bus stop within 200m. The nearest bus stop is located near the rear entrance on North Street
    The bus stop is on bus route 92. Bus route 92 links most of the university campuses with the town centre.
    There are a total of 21 rooms but no adapted rooms.
    There is standard accommodation on the ground floor which does not have level access.
    There are standard rooms on other floors which cannot be accessed by a lift.
    There are shared bathrooms with stepped showers.
    The Studio 19 apartment has a bath with a shower over it.
    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
  • Deans Court is located on North Street in the north east of the town.
    The site is located off the main A91 road to St. Andrews, off the Links Crescent roundabout and onto North Street.
  • There is no site parking but there is on street parking with Blue Badge bays that is within 200m of the building.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located near the rear entrance on North Street
    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 service to St. Andrews please click here (opens new tab).
• By Train View
  • The nearest Railway Station is Leuchars.
  • 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).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Leuchars (for St Andrews) Train Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.
  • St Andrews Bus Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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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 not have its own dedicated parking.

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• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is not a site/campus car park within approximately 200m.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
• On Street Parking View
  • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on North Street.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are available.
  • The dimensions of the standard marked parking bays are 240cm x 385cm (7ft 10in x 12ft 8in).
  • The on street standard parking bay(s) is/are located on North Street.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (Rear 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 the stairs leading to the dining hall or main entrance foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 133cm (4ft 4in).
  • 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 single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of this entrance and slightly off to the left.
  • 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 17cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The stone surface of the steps has worn down unevenly.

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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.
  • This entrance gives access to the foyer.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is 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/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 128cm (4ft 2in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 125cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
• Step(s) View
  • The step(s) is/are located in front of the main entrance.
  • There is/are 11 step(s).
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are between the recommended 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 15cm.
  • The depth of the step(s) is/are between 30cm and 45cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides of the step(s).
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.

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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 all accommodation and shared facilities.
• Circulation View
  • There are no 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.
  • Handrails with a rounded or oval profile are not provided in corridors/walkways.
  • 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 not provided.
  • Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
• Safe Place(s) View
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people with dementia, autism or learning disabilities.
• Audio View
  • There is not a hearing assistance system in the communal areas of the building.
  • There may be music or background noise played in the common room and in communal eating areas at times throughout the day.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located ahead of the main entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 5m from the main entrance.
  • The stairs are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell from the first floor upwards.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are all floors.
  • 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 not clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on the right going up.
  • Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are not easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.

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Laundry Room

• The laundry room is located to the left of the rear entrance, before you enter.
• There is single step to access this room.
• There is a double manual door with a high colour contrast. One of the doors is locked and has an opening width of 74cm. The door opens away from you.
• There are washing machines and dryers with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistant dog to rest.
• The flooring is concrete.
• Lighting levels are varied and not adjustable.

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IT Suite

• The IT suite is located off the common room and is the first door on the right.
• There is step free level access.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 70cm to enter. The door opens away from you.
• The flooring is carpet.
• There are chairs without armrests.
• There are desks which are suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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 is little to no background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels are variable and are not adjustable.

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Library

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
• There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The flooring is patterned.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The door is manual with a high contrast. It is opened away from you and has a width of 83cm.

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Common Room

• The common room is located along the corridor to the right as you enter via the main entrance and is 15m from the entrance.
• There are steps on the route to the common room but step free level access to enter and throughout.
• There is a single manual door with a high colour contrast and a width of 90cm to enter. The door opens away from you and there is no signage on the door.
• There are chairs with armrests, armchairs, and sofas.
• There are tables and coffee tables, some of which are suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre within and there is space for an assistant dog to rest.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is carpet.
• The lighting is moderate to good and cannot be adjusted.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• 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 90cm.
• The kitchen does not have an unobstructed floor space of at least 150cm × 150cm.
• There is a knee recess under a work surface.
• A knee recess is provided adjacent to the freezer.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• The height of the dining table is 73cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.

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Eating and Drinking

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• Location and Access View
  • The following information is for the canteen.
  • The canteen is located in the basement.
  • There is stepped access to the canteen.
  • For access there is a single manual door 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 a self service counter.
  • Staff can bring food and/or drinks to tables.
  • Menu types include; online 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.
• Self-Service Counter(s) View
  • The height of the counter is 90cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • Staff are unable to make a table accessible to wheelchair users.
  • The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 67cm.
  • The surface height of the highest table is 75cm.
  • 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 stone.
  • The lighting levels are low to moderate.
  • Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The shared toilet is located on the ground floor to the left side of the building.
  • There is stepped access into the toilet(s).
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 40m from the main 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 87cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There are standard toilets available on all floors.