Visitors Advice and Guidance

This note provides advice for event organisers and chairpersons of meetings held in the Society’s rooms who are responsible for ensuring that event and meeting participants are fully aware and comply with Security, Health & Safety and Fire requirements when visiting the RSE. The note also provides information for visitors with a disability.

Security

All delegates/attendees must be registered at either the event registration desk or by signing in at the RSE Reception. The event register will be required should we need to evacuate the building. Those signing in at the RSE Reception must sign out again when leaving the premises. Please note the RSE is not responsible for any belongings left unattended or in the cloakroom, items are left at the delegates own risk. 

Health and Safety

All visitors are required to comply with the RSE Health and Safety policy. The RSE Health & Safety Manual containing this is available should you need to see it. Any member of RSE staff will be pleased to help you obtain a copy.

First Aid

For First Aid assistance contact the RSE Reception who will summon one of our First Aid team to assist. An accident book is located at the RSE Reception and should be completed for each incident, no matter how minor.

Information for visitors with disabilities

It is the responsibility of Event Organisers and Chairpersons of meetings to ensure that the needs of visitors with a disability are met. The RSE has the following facilities available for visitors with a disability:

Wheelchair Access with or without assistance

  • A ramped access for wheelchair users is at 26 George Street. Please ring the bell to alert Reception to your presence or, alternatively, ring 0131 240 5000 for help if needed.
  • The ramp is accessible all day and on nights of events.
  • If you have mobility impairment difficulties but are able to go up some steps, the building's main entrance is via 22 George Street. Rails are available on both sides of the staircase (5 steps).
  • The main passenger lift accommodates a powered wheelchair which will enable access to most Society Rooms. Visitors using smaller wheelchairs can also gain access to the Kelvin and Wellcome West rooms via the smaller lift.
  • IF YOUR WHEELCHAIR IS ANY WIDER THAN 76CM PLEASE CONTACT THE CONFERENCE CENTRE C0-ORDINATOR FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE ON ACCESS/ DIMENSIONS IN THE BUILDING
  • The RSE has its own wheelchair which delegates can use when appropriate i.e. in the case that a person's wheelchair is too wide we can offer the choice to be transferred to the RSE wheelchair.
  • Should you wish to transfer from your wheelchair into a standard seat, please do let us know.
  • All rooms in the building are wheelchair accessible with the exception of the Lower Gallery.
  • A unisex disabled toilet is available on the Ground Floor, beside the main lift.
  • There is no disabled parking space available on George Street, but taxis and cars may pull and park for a short period of time in front of the entrance of the building. 

Facilities for people with visual impairment

  • Guide dogs are welcome throughout the building. Seats are normally not allocated but if you attend an event in the Lecture Theatre and wish to seat at the aisle, please contact us for provisions to be made.
  • Our programme of Events may be available upon request in large print or Braille, please contact the events assistant for more information.

Facilties for people with hearing impairment

  • An Induction loop is fitted in the Lecture theatre, Wellcome Rooms, Swann room and Reception. Please remember to use the “T” switch on hearing aids. A mobile system is available at Reception for one-on-one activities.
  • The RSE will also take all reasonable steps to provide additional facilities and help if required. When required, please contact RSE staff through RSE Reception.

THIS IS A “NO SMOKING” BUILDING

PLEASE OBSERVE THIS POLICY

Thank you for your cooperation