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Summary

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• Building View
  • Services / Facilities within the building include; standard and adapted toilets, standard and adapted accommodation, communal kitchens, multiple study spaces, a games room, common rooms and a bookable space.
• Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities View
  • Accessible toilet facilities are located on all floors between accommodation and within adapted accommodation rooms.
  • Accessible toilet facilities with an accessible shower are located within the adapted accommodation rooms.
  • Gender neutral toilet facilities are located within standard accommodation rooms.
  • Accessible shower facilities are located within adapted accommodation rooms.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within standard accommodation rooms.
  • There are a total of 184 accommodation rooms.
    There are 2 adapted rooms with adapted ensuites.
    There are no adjoining rooms available.
    There are standard accommodation rooms on the ground floor and other floors, which can be accessed by lift.
    The standard accommodation has ensuites with stepped shower cubicles.
    There are no adjoining rooms available.
    There is no convenience store within 200m.
    Communal areas include a laundrette, common room, study areas, kitchens, dining areas (within kitchens), computer suite and games room.
    A deaf alert system and vibrating pillows are available on request.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • Whitehorn Hall is located off St. Leonard's Road, in the north west of the town.
    The site is located off the main A91 road to St. Andrews, by way of Double Dykes Road and Kennedy Gardens.
  • There is no site parking.
    There are on street blue badge parking bays at the St. Leonard's entrance and standard, Blue Badge parking and EVC parking available within 200m at the University of St. Andrews Sports Centre.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop within 150 metres of the building.
  • The nearest bus stop is located on Hepburn Gardens
    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.
  • 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 a site/campus car park for staff, students and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The car park is located at the University Sports Centre.
• 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 dimensions of the marked Blue Badge bays are 275cm x 677cm (9ft x 22ft 3in).
  • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on St. Leonards Road.
  • Clearly signed and/or standard marked parking bays are not available.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Outside Access (St Leonard's Road Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located off St Leondard's Road.
  • This entrance gives access to the ground floor accommodation hallway.
  • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
  • This entrance is signed with 'University of St Andrews Whitehorn Hall'.
  • There is step-free 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 not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 100cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 100cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are single width.
  • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
  • There is a slope with a very easy incline.

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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, off the rear of University Hall.
  • This entrance gives access to the seating area.
  • The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free access at this entrance.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The entrance door(s) does/do contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the key card reader is 94cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (towards you).
  • The exit push pad or push button is 88cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
  • 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) automatically (towards you).
  • There is a push pad/button to enter and exit the main automatic doors.
  • The entry push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
  • The exit push pad or push button is 85cm from floor level.
  • The door(s) is/are double width.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm.
  • At the second set of doors the door on the right is automatic but the door on the left is manual.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step-free access throughout the building via lift(s).
• 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 laminate.
  • There is flooring in corridors/walkways which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery 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.
  • At times students may play music/TV in the common room and communal kitchens.

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Lift

• The lift is located straight down the corridor from the rear entrance and on the left.
• Signs indicating the location of the lift are not available from the entrance.
• The lift is approximately 50m (54yd 2ft) from the rear entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• A member of staff does not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are A, B, C and D.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
• The clear door width is 91cm (2ft 12in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 155cm x 137cm (5ft 1in x 4ft 6in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.
• There is a/are similar lift(s) available.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • Stairs can be used to access other floors.
  • The stairs are located throughout the building.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • There are manual, heavy, single doors to enter and exit the stairwell on all floors.
  • The floors which are accessible by the stairs are A, B, C and D.
  • 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 26cm.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The steps have a handrail on both sides.
  • Handrails are not 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 not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are varied.
• Other Information View
  • There are multiple staircases which are all very similar except the central staircase within the seating area which only provides access to levels A and B.

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Kitchen/Dining Area

• The door is push pad activated.
• Lowered work surfaces are available.
• The height of the lowest work surface is 80cm.
• The kitchen does 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 sink and the hob.
• Knee recesses are at least 80cm wide.
• There are some low level cupboards.
• There are easy to grip handles or taps for the sink.
• The height of the dining table is 69cm.
• There are dining chairs without armrests only.
• This room requires key card entry. The key card reader is at a height of 93cm. The door opens inwards automatically. There is an automated push pad to exit at a height of 70cm.

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Laundry Room (Drying Room)

• The laundry room is located on your right as you enter via the rear entrance.
• There is level access.
• There is a single automatic door for entry, with a width of 87cm. The door opens away from you and is activated by a card key reader at a height of 89cm.
• There is a push pad button to exit at a height of 89cm.
• There is textual signage on the door which reads "Drying Room".
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre and there is space for an assistance dog to rest.
• There is a washing machine and dryer with controls at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The flooring is laminate and has a shiny finish.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The lighting is varied and not adjustable.

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Seating Area

• The seating area is located on the ground floor (level A) in the rear entrance foyer, approximately 10m from the rear entrance.
• The approach to the seating area is step-free level and throughout the area is also step-free level.
• Furniture can be moved to allow room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• The floor is wooden and may be be shiny.
• Seating consists of sofas, armchairs chairs without armrests and benches.
• There are tables and coffee tables. The surface height and clear height underneath of some tables are suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting is varied and is not adjustable.

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Games Room

• The games room is located on the ground floor immediately to the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
• The room is approximately 1m from the rear entrance.
• There is written text signage next to the door.
• The approach to the games room is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a double manual door with a high colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 174cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• The floor is vinyl and may be shiny.
• Seating consists of fixed benches.
• There is a vending machine and air hockey table available for use.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting is varied and is not adjustable.

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Katharine Room - Common Room

• The Katharine Room is located on level B and along the corridor to the left as you exit the lift, approximately 40m from the lift.
• There is written text signage on 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 single manual door with a high colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 86cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• The floor is carpet.
• Seating consists of sofas, chairs without armrests, and stools.
• There are tables and some are suitable for a wheelchair user.
• There is a TV available for use.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There may be background noise.
• Lighting is varied and is not adjustable.

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Primrose Room - Study Space

• The Primrose room is located on level B, approximately 40m from the lift.
• There is written text signage on the door.
• The approach to the study is step-free level, as is the entry into and throughout the room.
• Access is via a single manual door with a medium colour contrast. The door opens away from you and has a width of 87cm.
• Furniture can be moved to allow room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
• There is room for an assistance dog to rest.
• The floor is carpet.
• Seating consists of chairs without armrests.
• There is a table suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is no hearing assistance loop.
• There is little to no background noise.
• Lighting is varied and is not adjustable.
• Multiple similar rooms are available.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level A - Right Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located ahead of the St. Leonard's Road entrance and slightly to the left.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 5m (5yd 1ft) from the St. Leonard's entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 214cm (6ft 3in x 7ft).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 130cm (4ft 3in).
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on the left.
  • There is not a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is high.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 122cm (4ft).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 71cm (2ft 4in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 94cm (3ft 1in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level B - Left Hand Transfer)

• There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available.

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located on level B, to the right as you exit the lift and right again at the end of the corridor.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 80m (87yd 1ft) from the lift.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The visual contrast between the external door and wall is high.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door is heavy.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 97cm (3ft 2in).
  • The visual contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The visual contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is high.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 320cm (6ft 3in x 10ft 6in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are moderate to good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 101cm (3ft 4in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a waste disposal bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The visual contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The visual contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The visual contrast between the walls and floor is medium.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm is fully functional.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are pedal bin disposal units.
  • There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • There is not a shelf within the accessible toilet.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat visual contrast is high.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is low.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm (2ft 5in).
  • There are vertical wall-mounted grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The visual contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 105cm (3ft 5in).
  • The visual contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is low.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The visual contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is high.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• Standard toilet facilities are available.
• The nearest standard toilet(s) is/are located within student rooms.