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Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit

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

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Getting To (Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit)

Parking (Oncology and Haematology Centre Parking)

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located along Robinson Way.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 467cm (depth).
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • There is a marked zone only at the rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 133cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 10m from the Oncology and Haematology Centre entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • This route has uneven surfaces.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is a designated drop-off point available.
    • The designated drop-off point is located at the front of the car park.

Entrance (Oncology and Haematology Centre Entrance)

  • This entrance is located along Robinson Way.
  • 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 ramp at the entrance.
  • The ramp has a slight gradient.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide.
  • There are handrails on both sides.
  • There is one step.
  • There is a central handrail.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The step is clearly marked.
  • The height of the step is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • There is a bell at a height of 127cm.
  • 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.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The locked door can be opened on request.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • The doors have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 135cm.

Department / Service (Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit)

  • Location and Access View
    • Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit is located ahead as you enter the Oncology and Haematology Centre.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is a single manual door.
    • The door is permanently held open.
    • There is a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
    • There is a high colour contrast between the walls and floor along circulation routes.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.

Reception (Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located ahead as you enter the unit.
    • The distance from the Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit entrance is 4m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 112cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk, but it was obstructed at the time of the survey.
    • 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.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Treatment Room)

  • The room surveyed was Treatment Room.
  • The room is located ahead and to the right as you enter the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • There is a locked extension leaf.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Red Bay)

  • The room surveyed was Red Bay.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the unit.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 141cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (Main Bay)

  • The room surveyed was Main Bay.
  • The room is located on the left side of the unit, through the red bay.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is an opening without doors.
  • The width of the opening is 130cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: coffee tables.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Toilet with Adaptations (No Lateral Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in the rear right corner of the main bay.
    • The distance from the Cancer Assessment Oncology Day Unit entrance is 20m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 85cm.
    • 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 cubicle are 148cm (width) x 217cm (depth).
    • There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the left as you face the toilet.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 97cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 87cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 115cm 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 161cm from the floor.
    • 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.