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MRI Main Department

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

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Getting To (MRI Main Department)

  • This route starts at the accessible parking and drop-off - Addenbrooke's Hospital main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from here has step-free level access.
  • This route also has uneven surfaces and bollards.
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  • Access to this department is via the Addenbrooke's Hospital main entrance - side entrance.
  • There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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  • This department is located at the rear of the hospital main building, along Robinson Way.
  • The department is approximately 110m from the Addenbrooke's Hospital main entrance - side entrance.
  • Enter the hospital via the Addenbrooke's Hospital main entrance and turn right, proceeding through the set of double doors.
  • Turn left, continue straight ahead and proceed through the main hospital lift foyer.
  • Turn left, then turn right and continue to the end of the corridor.
  • Turn left and follow the corridor to the end, then turn right.
  • Continue to the end of the corridor, follow it to the right and then left.
  • The MRI Main Department entrance is located straight ahead.
  • This route to the department has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along this route.
  • Some flooring is shiny along this route.
  • There are resting areas along this route to the department.
  • Wayfinding signage is provided.
  • Dementia-friendly signage is not provided.
  • The following toilet facilities are available along the route: accessible toilet (with left hand transfer), toilets for ambulant disabled users 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.

Department / Service (MRI Main Department)

  • Location and Access View
    • MRI Main Department is located at the rear of the hospital main building, along Robinson Way.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 122cm.
    • 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 an alternative entrance to the MRI Main Department located at the rear of the hospital grounds, along Robinson Way.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
    • Doors are held open along circulation routes.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • 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 not provided.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (MRI Main Department)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the MRI Main Department, within the inpatient area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right of the MRI Main Department reception.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located to the left of the MRI Main Department reception.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located at the rear of the MRI Main Department, within the inpatient area toilet with adaptations.

Lift (MRI Main Department Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead as you enter via the internal MRI Main Department entrance.
  • The distance from the internal MRI Main Department entrance is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • Standard Lift View
    • Level 1 and level 2 can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 2500kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • Some of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 140cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 178cm (width) x 260cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a low colour contrast.
    • The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a list of floor services/facilities and a visual floor indicator.
    • The lift has a separate door to exit.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (MRI Main Department Stairs)

  • The stairs are located ahead as you enter via the internal MRI Main Department entrance.
  • Level 1 and level 2 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
  • There are handrails on both sides, which are within reach.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The steps have some clear markings.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm-45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Reception (MRI Main Department Reception)

  • Location View
    • The reception is located at the front of MRI Main Department.
    • The distance from the MRI Main Department lift is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the reception has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access to the reception.
    • The height of the reception desk is 111cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
    • The reception has screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
    • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
    • 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.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

Consultation / Medical Room (Interview Room)

  • The room surveyed was Interview Room.
  • The room is located to the left of the MRI Main Department reception.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • 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.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 83cm.
  • The door has a high 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs without armrests.
  • 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 (Inpatient Area)

  • The room surveyed was Inpatient Area.
  • The room is located to the right as you exit the MRI Main Department lift.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • There is no signage on or near the door.
  • There is step-free level access into the room.
  • There are double manual doors.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The doors require effort to open.
  • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • The doors have a high 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 flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
  • The length of the treatment table is 190cm.
  • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in this room includes: desks.
  • 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.

Imaging Room (MRI 1)

  • The room surveyed was MRI 1.
  • The room is located on the left side of the MRI Main Department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 118cm.
    • The door has a low 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • 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.

Imaging Room (MRI 2)

  • The room surveyed was MRI 2.
  • The room is located on the left side of the MRI Main Department.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Imaging Room View
    • 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 towards you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 118cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • The treatment table is free standing and height adjustable.
    • Seating available in this room includes: chairs with armrests.
    • 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.

Standard Changing Room (Changing Room 3)

  • The changing room surveyed is located to the left of the MRI Main Department reception.
  • The distance from the MRI Main Department lift is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
  • The door opens outwards and has a low colour contrast.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 85cm.
  • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
  • Changing facilities available in the changing room include: a changing table/bench and a locker.
  • There is also a full length mirror and an emergency alarm in the room.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the MRI Main Department, within the inpatient area.
    • The distance from the MRI Main Department lift is 15m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and 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 84cm.
    • 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 198cm (width) x 259cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 129cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 49cm 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 medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 107cm 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 72cm 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 97cm 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 97cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 164cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
    • The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
    • The second wash basin is 81cm high.