Access Guide
Getting To (Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub - Ward P2)
- The most accessible route from Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub - Drop-Off has step-free level access.
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- Access to Ward P2 is via the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub Entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Ward P2 is located on the right side of the Cambridge Movement Centre Surgical Hub.
- Ward P2 is approximately 9m from the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub Entrance.
- Enter via the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub Entrance.
- Turn right and continue ahead through the double doors.
- Ward P2 will be on the left.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access and manual doors.
- Some flooring along the route is shiny.
- There are not resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Hospital Parking (Drop-Off - Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub)
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point.
- The drop-off point is located to the left of the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub.
- There is a dropped kerb from the drop-off point.
- The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
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Access to the Hospital
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- 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 24m (78ft) from the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub 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 (Ward P2)
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Ward Information
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- This is a postoperative recovery ward.
- This is a shared ward.
- There are 20 side rooms available.
- There are 20 beds in total on the ward.
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Location and Access
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- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this ward.
- There is an intercom at a height of 137cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
- The height of the hand sanitiser is 132cm.
- There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
- The doors open towards you.
- The width of the opening is 170cm.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 119cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Facilities and Services
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- Seating available on the ward includes: chairs with armrests.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The hoist is mobile.
- There is not a relatives' room for the ward.
- The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located to the left as you enter the Cambridge Movement Surgical Hub.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Ward P2)
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Washroom and Shower Facilities
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- The washroom facilities which have adaptations are located off the ward corridor.
Reception (Main Reception)
- The reception is located off the ward corridor.
- The distance from the ward entrance is 26m.
- The most accessible route to reception has manual doors and doors permanently held open.
- There is step-free level access to reception.
- The height of the reception desk is 128cm.
- There is a lowered section at the desk.
- The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower Room)
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Location and Access
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- The bathroom surveyed is located off the ward corridor.
- The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the bathroom.
- There is pictorial, written text and dementia friendly signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- The door has a lever twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the bathroom are 340cm (width) x 164cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however the right side is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space on the left is 131cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- The lateral transfer space on the right is 173cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a medium visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 89cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 79cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 134cm from the floor.
- There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The towel dispenser is 128cm from the floor.
- There is not a hand dryer.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 140cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
- The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
- There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
- The shower controls are twist/turn.
- There is a flip-down shower seat.
- The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
- There are grab rails for the shower.
- The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
