Access Guide
Getting To (Market Express)
- 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 Market Express is via the Addenbrooke's Hospital Side entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- Market Express is located on level 2 of the Main Hospital building.
- Market Express is approximately 25m from the Addenbrooke's Hospital Side entrance.
- Enter via the Addenbrooke's Hospital Side entrance and turn right as you enter the entrance lobby.
- Exit the entrance lobby and continue straight.
- Market Express is located on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access 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)
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Parking
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- 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.
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Drop-off Point
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- 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.
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Paying
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- 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.
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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 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)
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Entrance Details
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- 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.
Department / Service (Market Express)
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Location and Access
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- Market Express is located on level 2 of the Main Hospital building.
- There is written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- The width of the opening is 150cm.
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Getting Around
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- There is step-free level access throughout.
- Access throughout may include narrow aisles (less than 120cm).
- Some flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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Facilities and Services
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- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The nearest toilet with adaptations is located within the hospitals main entrance foyer.
Counter (Payment Till)
- The counter is located on the left side of the shop.
- The distance from the Market Express entrance is 7m.
- The most accessible route to the counter has narrow walkways.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 125cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 91cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.