Access Guide
Introduction
- Services / facilities within the grounds include cancer research.
- The Wellcome/CRUK Gurdon Institute is used for the study of cancer research.
Getting Here
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By Road
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- The Old Addenbrooke's Site is located to the south of the Cambridge City Centre. It's off Tennis Court Road which is located off the A603.
- There is free motorcycle parking located on Trumpington Street.
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By Bus
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- There are bus stop located along Trumpington Street for the Fitzwilliam Museum which serve the U Universal bus. There is also a bus stop along Lensfield Road for Brookside which serves routes 18 and 75.
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By Train
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- Cambridge train station is approximately 0.9 miles or a 19 minute walk from the Old Addenbrookes Site.
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Useful Links
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- For Coach and bus information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- Travel Line Bus information.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
- The National Rail Enquiries Website.
- To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
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Useful Information
- To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
- Email: [email protected].
- The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
- To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Museums please click here (opens new tab).
- Email: [email protected].
- To see more information on Cambridge Libraries please click here (opens new tab).
- To see more information on Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
- Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
- Email: [email protected].
- The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.
Building Parking
- The building does not have its own dedicated parking.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is not a car park for public use within 200m (approx).
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Drop Off Point
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- There is not a designated drop off point.
Outside Access
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Entrance
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- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
- There is an intercom.
- A key card is required for access at this entrance.
- The height of the card reader/lock is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is / are double.
- The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
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Ramp/Slope
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- There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
- The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
- The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
- The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
- The ramp is permanent.
- There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
- The ramp does have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
- The width of the ramp is 129cm (4ft 3in).
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Step(s)
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- There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
- The step(s) is / are located in front of the entrance.
- There is / are 8 step(s) to access the entrance.
- There is tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
- The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
- The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The handrails are on both sides.
Reception
- The Gurdon Institute Reception is located ahead of the main entrance.
- The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the main entrance.
- The reception area is clearly visible from the entrance.
- There is step free access to this reception area.
- The lighting levels in the reception area are moderate to good.
- The reception desk/counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The type of system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- Staff are trained to use the hearing assistance system.
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Comments
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- The desk is staffed during working hours.
Getting Around
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Access
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- There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
- There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
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Getting Around
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- There is not clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
- There is no directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
- There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- The lighting levels are good.
- This building does not play background music.
- There is a hearing assistance system.
- The system is a fixed loop.
- The hearing system is located at the reception.
Other Floors
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Steps
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- The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, 1, 2 and 3.
- The stairs are located to the left of the building.
- The stairs are approximately 14m from the main entrance.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- There are manual, heavy, single doors to access the stairwell on all floors.
- The lighting levels are medium.
- The steps are not clearly marked.
- The steps are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
- The steps do have handrails.
- The steps have a handrail on both sides.
- There is a landing.
Lift (Goods Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located ahead of the reception and along the corridor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, 0, 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 2000kg.
- The lift is approximately 13m (14yd 8in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 150cm (4ft 11in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 154cm x 253cm (5ft 1in x 8ft 4in).
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- The lighting level in the lift is medium.
Lift (Main Lift)
- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the far left of the building.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are 1, 2 and 3.
- Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
- The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
- The lift is approximately 24m (26yd 9in) from the main entrance.
- Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
- The clear door width is 107cm (3ft 6in).
- The dimensions of the lift are 158cm x 139cm (5ft 2in x 4ft 7in).
- There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
- The lift does not have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
Eating and Drinking
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Location and Access
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- The following information is for the café.
- The café is located to the far left of the building on the first floor.
- There is step-free access to the café.
- For access there are double manual doors which are permanently held open.
- The door opening width is under 75cm.
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Service and Menus
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- Tables cannot be booked in advance.
- There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- Staff cannot bring food and/or drinks to tables.
- Menu types include; written wall menus.
- Menus are not clearly written.
- Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
- Staff can read menus to customers if requested.
- The type of food served here is hot and cold meals and snacks.
- Takeaway cups are available.
- Adapted cups are not available.
- Adapted cutlery is not available.
- Drinking straws are not available.
- This area does not play background music.
- There is not a hearing assistance system .
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Service Counter(s)
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- The height of the counter is 85cm.
- The height of the tray counter/rail is 80cm.
- There is a moveable card machine available for payment.
- The type of flooring in this area is anti slip vinyl flooring.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- The majority of tables are accessible to wheelchair users.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the lowest dining table is 71cm.
- The distance between the floor and the underside of the highest dining table is 73cm.
- The standard height for the underside of dining tables is 71cm.
- There are also coffee tables.
- The surface height of the lowest table is 41cm.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests on both sides.
- The type of flooring in this area is laminate.
- The lighting levels are good.
- Lighting levels may be lower in the evening.
Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities
- Accessible toilet facilities are located on the second floor.
- Shared standard toilet facilities are located Basement level, 1, 2 and 3..
Accessible Toilet(s)
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Location and Access
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- This accessible toilet is located on the second floor.
- This accessible toilet is approximately 1m (3ft 3in) from the goods lift.
- There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
- This is a shared toilet.
- A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
- The contrast between the external door and wall is high.
- The door opens outwards.
- The door is heavy.
- The door is locked by a twist lock.
- The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
- The contrast between the internal door and wall is high.
- The door does not have a horizontal grab rail.
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Toilet Features
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- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 268cm (4ft 11in x 8ft 10in).
- The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
- The lighting levels are good.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
- The lateral transfer space is 85cm (2ft 9in).
- The transfer space is obstructed by storage items.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is a spatula type lever flush.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is high.
- There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
- As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
- The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The contrast between the walls and floor is high.
- There is an emergency alarm.
- The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
- There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
- Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
- There is a/are female sanitary disposal units.
- There is not a/are not coat hook(s).
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Additional Fixtures
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- There is a mirror.
- The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
- The toilet has a cistern.
- There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm (1ft 6in).
- The toilet seat colour contrast is low.
- There is a toilet roll holder.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm (3ft 10in).
- The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is high.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
- There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the right hand side of the wash basin.
- The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is high.
- The wash basin tap type is twist turn mixer.
- There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 88cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
- The height of the towel dispenser is 108cm (3ft 7in).
- The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is high.
- There is not a hand dryer.
Standard Toilet(s)
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Toilet Facilities
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- The shared toilet is located on the basement level.
- There is step-free access into the toilet(s).
- The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 6m from the goods lift.
- The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is high.
- There is written text signage on or near the toilet door.
- An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
- The height of the wash basin(s) is 80cm.
- The wash basin(s) tap type is twist/turn.
- Lighting levels are good.
Standard Shower
- Shower facilities are available.
- The shower(s) surveyed is/are located on the basement level.
- There is level access to the services from the shower facilities.