Access Guide
St. Andrews Building Café
St Andrews Building
11 Eldon Street
University of Glasgow
Glasgow
G3 6NH
Tel: 0141 3303409
Email: n.girvan@admin.ac.gla.com
Web: http://www.gla.ac.uk
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 15:30 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the town or city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Partick.
The name of the nearest underground station is Hillhead.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
There are 8 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 4m (16ft 4in x 13ft 1in).
The nearest designated bay is 24m (26yd) from the main accessible entrance.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park is 24m from the venue's entrance.
The convenient dropoff point is located in the car park
There are designated bays for disabled staff, students and visitors across the campus. Students and staff who are Blue Badge holders automatically receive a parking permit free of charge. Please see the University of Glasgow parking notes for further details.
Outside Access (St Andrews Building - Main Entrance)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
No Level Access (St Andrews Building - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located from the car park to the main entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
The width of the ramp or slope is 120cm (3ft 11in).
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 15+ steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are .
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
These doors are operated by a push pad.
The ramp is used to bypass the steps.
This entrance is on level 1.
Outside Access (The Stac)
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open (no doors).
The door opening is 190cm (6ft 2in) wide.
No Level Access (The Stac)
There are steps to access this area/service.
There are 5 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are bright.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are on both sides.
To bypass these steps, there is a platform lift available.
The Cafe is on level 1.
Inside Access (The Stac)
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are bright.
Lift (Platform)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left of the cafe entrance.
The lift is a platform lift.
The lift is 11m (12yd) from the accessible entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.4m x 0.8m (4ft 7in x 2ft 7in).
The distance to the lift is from the main entrance into St Andrews Building.
Adapted Toilet (St Andrews Building)
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
The adapted toilet is 12m (13yd) from the accessible entrance.
The adapted toilet is located to the left as you enter the cafe.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens outwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 190cm x 140cm (6ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 60cm (1ft 11in).
The tap type is lever.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There are not mirrors in the adapted toilet.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 50cm (1ft 7in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 120cm (3ft 11in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the walls and floor is fair.
Lighting levels are bright.
Wall mounted and drop down rails are available.
The adapted toilet is also used as a standard unisex toilet.
Standard male and female toilets are available on level 2, and is accessible via the main lift.
Restaurant / Bar (The Stac)
Full table service is not available.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 74cm (2ft 5in).
There is not ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are not presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is hot and cold snacks.
The nearest table from the café entrance is 1 metre (3.3 feet) away.
Additional Information
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are available on request.
There is an assistance dog toilet available on campus for students, staff and visitors.
Disability awareness training is available for all staff through the Staff Development Service. Other training relating to specific areas of disability awareness, such as curriculum development or a specialised software package is provided from the Learning and Teaching Centre, IT Services and the Student Disability Service.
The photograph shows the ramp used to bypass the steps into the main building.
