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Easterhouse Campus
John Wheatley College
1200 Westerhouse Road
Easterhouse
Glasgow
G34 9HZ
Tel: 0141 588 1500
Fax: 0141 588 1503
Email: advice@jwheatley.ac.uk
Web: http://www.jwheatley.ac.uk
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Introduction
Services/facilities within the building include the Hullabaloo Creche, IT, Art Studios, the Park Restaurant and Training Kitchen, Body Shop Hair and Beauty Salons, Business Training Centre, Community Connections.
Related link Hullabaloo Creche.
Related link Park Restaurant and Training Kitchen.
Related link Body Shop Hair and Beauty Salons.
The Library and Real Learning Centre for this campus is located in The Bridge, which is linked to this building.
Please see the separate guide for the Library and Real Learning Centre for more details.
Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 21:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 18:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated outside the centre of the city.
This venue is situated in Glasgow.
The venue is on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Easterhouse.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is free for all users.
The car park is at the front of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 6 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 4.5m x 3.5m (14ft 9in x 11ft 5in).
The nearest designated bay is 27m (29yd) from the main entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 33m (36yd) from the main entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
There is also a convenient drop off point in the car park, at the top of the ramp leading to the entrance.
Outside Access (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 187cm (6ft 1in) wide.
The automatic doors open towards you.
No Level Access (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located leading down to the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp has handrails on both sides.
Reception (Main)
The reception desk is 6m (19ft 8in) from the main entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is medium height.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access
There is level access to the service.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
All room names and numbers are marked in Braille.
There is level access to the front of the lecture theatre on the lower ground floor, shown in photograph 2, via the lift.
Other Floors
The floors which are accessible by stairs are LG-G-1-2.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are deep.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is not a landing.
Lift
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located just past the main reception.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are LG-G-1-2.
The lift is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.47m x 0.15m (4ft 9in x 5in).
The clear door width is 110cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
The lift does have an audible announcer.
The controls for the lift are not within reach for a wheelchair user.
The controls are above 110 cm high
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does have Braille markings.
Adapted Toilet
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.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 16m (17yd) from the main entrance.
The adapted toilet is located along the corridor to your right as you pass the main reception.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 86cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 118cm x 263cm (3ft 10in x 8ft 7in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 96cm (3ft 1in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is push.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are available in the cubicle.
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 is not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm (1ft 6in).
There is not a hand dryer.
There is a towel dispenser.
The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm.
The towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 6in) 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.
The toilet roll holder is 106cm (3ft 5in) high.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is placed higher than 74cm.
The sink is 80cm (2ft 7in) high.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
There are identical toilets on all floors.
The adapted toilet on the 1st floor contains a hoist.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the corridor to your left after reception.
The female and male toilets are 23m (25yd) from the main entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are bright.
Baby Change Facilities
Baby change facilities are located within the venue.
The baby change facilities are located within the adapted toilet.
The height of the baby change table once extended is 95cm (3ft 1in).
Inside the venue, there is level access to the baby change facility.
There are standard toilets available on all floors.
Standard Changing Room
There are standard changing rooms available.
The standard changing rooms are located in the Student Common Room on the 1st floor.
The standard changing room is 15m (16yd) from the main entrance.
There is level access to the standard changing rooms.
Adapted Shower
Adapted shower facilities are available.
The showers are located in the standard changing rooms.
There is an adjustable shower head.
There are handrails.
There is a flip down seat.
The height of the seat is 45cm (1ft 5in).
There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.
Additional Information
Staff do receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is generally on duty.
Staff are trained to BSL level 1.
Staff are Type Talk aware.
The photographs show the Student Common Room on the 1st floor. It contains seating, a TV and vending machines.
Additional Information (Link to The Bridge)
The photograph shows the 1st Floor link to the Bridge Building, via double, heavy doors, 120 cm wide, which open towards you.
