EDINBURGH Procurator Fiscal Office

If you are a wheelchair user or have restricted mobility

Parking facilities: There are no private parking facilities at this office. Road-side parking is subject to availability and local restrictions. The nearest drop kerb is approximately 20 metres from the office entrance.

To request advice about parking for disabled drivers please contact:

Tel: 0844 561 3875

Fax: 0844561 4178

Textphone Prefix: 18001

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Approach to Main Entrance: The main entrance is at street level through the main Sheriff Court gates and across the courtyard. There are two revolving doors. Alternatively there is an accessible door to the right of the courtyard which is activated by a push pad. This door is designed for wheelchair users.

Door Width: The door opening is approximately 160 centimetres in width giving access to the main foyer of the court building.

Push-pad or Automatic doors - Yes

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Approach to Reception Area There is a court reception point as soon as you come into the foyer of the building. The Procurator Fiscal Office reception is on the 6th floor. There are accessible lifts.

Our reception area is clearly signed and accessed through a single door from the main concourse then by a double door which opens outwardly. Assistance may be required to open these doors.

Door Width: Door opening widths - single door width 89cm and double door 83cm each door.

Automatic doors -No

Low level counter - Yes

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Approach to Interview / Conference Rooms: Interview rooms and conference room are accessible from our reception.

Door Width: 84cm

Seating at entrance or reception area

There is seating available in our reception area. Please ask if you need extra assistance.

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Audible emergency alarms: continuous loud ring

Our staff have a responsibility to ensure that they accompany any visitors during an emergency evacuation to the muster point designated in local Fire Evacuation Plans. Visitors must not be left unattended and should be accompanied at all times during an emergency evacuation until the all clear is given for re-entry to the building. Where appropriate a suitable emergency evacuation plan will be in place to ensure safe evacuation of disabled persons during an emergency situation.

If you have any difficulty, please contact your local office or send us your comments