Western General Hospital Self-Service Study Space

If you are a student at the university and wish to enquire about individual adjustments such as study rooms available at other University of Edinburgh Campuses and reduced cost printing you should contact the Disability and Learning Support Service as soon as possible. Their contact details can be found at the bottom of this webpage. None of the services mentioned in this document are instead of support you may receive from the Disability and Learning Support Service.

The Self-service Student Study Area is based at the Western General Hospital Campus and the most direct access is via Porterfield Road. It is situated in the Medical Education Centre, on the 3^rd floor of the Outpatients Building in the Western General Hospital. There is lift and stair access to the 3^rd floor – please be aware that only lift number 35 stops on the 3^rd floor.

The WGH Library currently is not accessible for those unable to evacuate by stairs, and alternative provisions are available. 

Phone: 0131 651 8761

The nearest accessible toilet is located in the Medical Education Centre, on the same side of the building as the Library. From the Library, the accessible toilet is towards the end of the corridor, the other side of the lockers.

The University of Edinburgh computers are situated in the Quiet Study Room at the Self-service Study Space, and at Computer Lab 1 and non-bookable Dry Lab, both located next to the Medical Directorate Office. Mind mapping software and TextHelp Read and Write are available on all University computers.

There are two adjustable height desks, one in the self-service study space close to the entrance, and one in the Quiet Study Room. There are no rooms specifically for disabled students but you may be eligible to use the accessible individual study rooms in the Main Library in George Square. To arrange this students should contact the Disability and Learning Support Service (details at end of this webpage).

If you require assistance to evacuate in an emergency you should ensure you have a PEEP /PEAP (Personal Emergency Evacuation Plan). To arrange a PEEP/PEAP for this building please contact your school for more information.

The WGH Self-Service Study Area currently is not accessible for those unable to evacuate by stairs, and alternative provisions are available. 

The Western General Hospital Self-Service Study Space website has information on opening hours and contact details.

Will provide advice and support for disabled students and students with specific learning difficulties (eg dyslexia).

If you require this document in an alternative format please contact Viki Galt, Head of Disability Information.

BSL users can contact us via Contact  Scotland BSL, the on-line British Sign Language interpreting service. Find out more on the Contact Scotland BSL website.