Visiting Us

Postal address, map and building information for the Occupational Health Service.

Occupational Health Service

  • Health and Safety Department
  • The University of Edinburgh

Contact details

Address

Street

Drummond Street Annexe Drummond Street

City

Edinburgh

Post Code

EH8 9XP


By bus

The area around Drummond Street is services by many buses. However, the buses will either run along South Bridge or The Pleasance and you will need to walk to our building.

You can use Traveline Scotland journey planner on the Transport and Parking Office website to plan your journey.



By car

There is a small University car park in Drumond Street, parking permit A required. However, it is very busy and no guarantees can be made that a space will be available.

Disabled parking is available in the car park. However, as with all University car parks, this is subject to availability which the Occupational Health Service (OHS) has no control over.

There is also on-street metered parking on Drummond Street and nearby Roxburgh Street and Roxburgh Place.

Further information on University car parks is available on the Transport and Parking Office website.

The Occupational Health Service is housed in the Drummond Street Annexe, a separate building located off the right hand side of the car park of the Geography building.

Entry system

The building is secured with a buzzer entry system. Please press buzzer number 2 for access.

Waiting room

Upon entering, there is a waiting room at the top of the left hand corridor.

Disabled access

Disabled parking is available in the car park. However, as with all University car parks, this is subject to availability which OHS has no control over.

Drummond Street Annexe itself is all on one level.

There is a disabled toilet as you enter the building.


Changing/cancelling

Please contact us as far in advance as possible if you will not be able to attend your appointment or wish to change the date and/or time. This gives us the opportunity to offer this appointment to other staff members.

Accompaniment by others

If you feel you would benefit from someone accompanying you to your appointment, they are welcome to wait in our waiting area or accompany you into your session with the Occupational Health Adviser.

Professional Standards and Confidentiality

The Occupational Health Advisers and Physician are bound by a strict code of conduct including confidentiality, accountability and consent.

Full details are available on our Professional standards and confidentiality page.


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