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EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit

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

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Getting To (EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit)

  • The most accessible route from Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Addenbrooke's Hospital main entrance has step-free level access, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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  • Access to the EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit is via the Addenbrooke's Hospital side entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • The EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit is located on level 4 of the main hospital building.
  • The EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit is approximately 15m from the main hospital lifts (19 to 21).
  • Enter via the Addenbrooke's Hospital side entrance and turn right as you enter the entrance lobby.
  • Exit the entrance lobby and turn left.
  • Follow the corridor straight ahead to the main hospital lifts (19 to 21) located on the left.
  • Take a lift to level 4.
  • Exit the lift and turn right.
  • Follow the corridor as it bends to the right and the entrance to the EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit is located straight ahead.
  • Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access, a lift, manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • Some flooring along the route is shiny.
  • There are resting areas along the route.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route; a toilet with adaptations (with left hand transfer) and standard toilets.
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Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking and Drop-Off - Addenbrooke's Hospital Main Entrance)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in front of the Addenbrooke's Hospital - Main Entrance.
    • 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 254cm x 508cm (8ft 4in x 16ft 8in).
    • There is not 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 the Main Entrance.
    • 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 uneven surfaces.
    • The hospital entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
    • The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 27m (88ft) from the Main Entrance.

Outside Access (Addenbrooke's Hospital Main Entrance - Side Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located in front of the hospital, to the left and right of the Addenbrooke's Hospital - Main Entrance revolving doors.
    • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is step free access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • There are bollards outside this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the bollards/wall is 306cm.
    • The bollard(s) has/have a high visual contrast to prevent them being hazardous to visually impaired people.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 99cm (3ft 2in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 133cm (4ft 4in) .
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 118cm (3ft 10in) .
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically (away from you).
    • The automatic door(s) is/are push pad activated.
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 96cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.

Lift (Main Hospital - Lifts 19 to 21)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located off the Main Hospital corridor, next to the food court.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 35m (114ft) from the Addenbrooke's Hospital - Main Entrance.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on lift lobby landings.
  • There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
  • Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
  • The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is high.
  • The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
  • The clear door width is 85cm (2ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 163cm x 112cm (5ft 4in x 3ft 8in).
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
  • There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
  • The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift does have an audible announcer.
  • The internal controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is moderate to good.

Entrance (EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit Entrance)

  • This entrance is located on level 4 of the main hospital building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open towards you.
  • The width of the opening is 172cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

Ward (EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 4 bays available.
    • There are 3 side rooms available.
    • There are 20+ beds in total on the ward.
  • Location and Access View
    • 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 149cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 108cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 172cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 139cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include doors permanently held open.
    • The flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Wayfinding signage is not provided.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 103cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
    • The desk has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • 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 a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on level 2 of the main hospital building.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit)

Room (Interview Room)

  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter the EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit.
  • The distance from the EAU 4 - Medical Decision Unit entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a play area.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Bathroom with Adaptations (Shower and Toilet)

  • Location and Access View
    • The bathroom surveyed is located at the very end of the EAU 4 - Medical Decision corridor, on the right.
    • The most accessible route to the bathroom has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the bathroom are 353cm (width) x 189cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space on the left is 137cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • The lateral transfer space on the right is 158cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush on the right transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high 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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 72cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 133cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 101cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The bathroom has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 141cm and 152cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • The bathroom has a wheel-in shower.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the shower (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a fixed height shower head.
    • The shower controls are sensor.
    • There is a shower seat.
    • The shower seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower.
    • The shower grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The shower dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower within 10cm from the floor.