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Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub - Q2 Ward

Addenbrooke's Hospital, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0QQ

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Getting To (Q2 Ward)

  • This route starts at the Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Rosie Hospital.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free access via slope.
  • The slope has a slight gradient.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and a dropped kerb with tactile paving.
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  • Access to this ward is via Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This ward is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub.
  • The ward is approximately 15m from the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub entrance.
  • Enter the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub and turn left.
  • Follow the corridor to the end, as it bends to the right.
  • The entrance to Q2 Ward is located straight ahead.
  • This route to the ward has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the ward.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with right hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Rosie Hospital)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located around Rosie Hospital.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
    • The car park does not have a barrier control system.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • There is a/are Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • There is/are 10+ designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 238cm x 412cm (7ft 10in x 13ft 6in).
    • There is a 120cm hatched zone around the Blue Badge parking bay(s).
    • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) vary in size.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point.
    • The drop-off point is located in front of Rosie Hospital.
    • There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
    • The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided.
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located throughout the car park.
    • Free parking for Blue Badge holders is for 4 hours only.
  • Access to the Hospital View
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is/are dropped kerbs.
    • The hospital entrance is not clearly visible from the car park.
    • The route from the car park to the hospital entrance is not clearly signposted.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 37m (40yd 1ft) from the Rosie Hospital Entrance.

Entrance (Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 115cm.
  • The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 207cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 115cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Ward (Q2 Ward)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is an general medical ward.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • The ward includes side rooms.
  • Location and Access View
    • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this ward.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 138cm.
    • There are double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 168cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a second set of double manual doors.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The doors require effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 166cm.
    • The doors have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 120cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the reception desk is 128cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward Q2)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • Toilets with adaptations are not available.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located between the Ward Q2 entrance doors, on the right.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The washroom facilities with adaptations are located between the Ward Q2 entrance doors and at the front and rear of the ward.

Standard Bedroom (Bed 02)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located at the front of the Ward Q2 corridor, on the left.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens by sliding and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 156cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a height adjustable desk.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Standard Bedroom (Bed 10)

  • The bedroom surveyed is located halfway along the Ward Q2 corridor.
  • The most accessible route to the bedroom has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the bedroom.
  • There is written text and numbered signage on or near the door.
  • There is no door.
  • The width of the opening is 217cm.
  • Bedroom Features View
    • The bedroom has a single bed.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre next to the bed.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in the bedroom includes: a chair with armrests.
    • Furniture available in the bedroom includes: a height adjustable desk.
    • The following is also available in this bedroom: bedside plug sockets.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located between the Ward Q2 entrance doors, on the right.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 333cm (width) x 250cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 175cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 108cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 102cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The bathroom has a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The bathroom has a wheel in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower.
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever.
    • There is a flip-down shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 54cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails for the shower.
    • The grab rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails for the shower.
    • The dropdown rails for the shower have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.

Standard Toilet Facilities (Patient Toilet)

  • The shared standard toilet facilities were surveyed.
  • The toilet is located between the Ward Q2 entrance doors, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access into the toilet.
  • There is not any signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 75cm.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • Hand washing facilities include: a wash basin and a wall mounted soap dispenser.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • Hand drying facilities include: a wall mounted towel dispenser.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.