Venue Description

The SMART Centre provides a wide range of rehabilitation technology services for the South East of Scotland, covering Lothian, Fife and the Borders. These include mobility and postural services (wheelchairs and special seating), prosthetics, orthotics, environmental controls, blue badge independent mobility assessment (Edinburgh only), custom design service, a disabled living centre and gait analysis service. We also provide a Scotland-wide driving assessment service.

Accessibility

The centre is located on South side of Astley Ainslie Hospital site in the Morningside area of Edinburgh. The postcode is EH9 2HL and the What3Words location is ‘vouch.blunt.occupy’ (https://what3words.com/vouch.blunt.occupy). Main Reception There is level access into the reception and both sets of doors are fully automated. The reception desk is straight ahead and to the right. It is wheelchair accessible and staffed during opening hours. There is amble seating and space for wheelchairs. There is a vending machine for drinks and one for snacks. There is also a free drinking water fountain. There is a TV and digital information board. Welcome Video We have a video - check it out by visiting this link: https://player.vimeo.com/video/746866759.

Accessibility Guide

Accessibility Guide Link: https://www.smart.scot.nhs.uk/about-us/

Toilets

Within the reception there are two disabled toilets, one with baby changing facilities, and a Changing Places Toilet (https://www.changing-places.org/find?toilet=1942).

Staff

Information about the staff has not been added for this venue.

Assistance dog facilities

Assistance dog exercise facilities

There are grass areas to the front, side and rear of the main building. There is also extensive grounds at the Astley Ainslie Hospital site.

Other assistance dog facilities

A water bowl is available from the main reception.