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Ward J3 NCCU

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

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Getting To (Ward J3 NCCU)

Hospital Parking (Multi-Storey Car Park 2)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located on the west side of the hospital site off Robinson Way.
    • The car park type is multi storey.
    • The car park does have a height restriction barrier.
    • The maximum height is 210cm (6ft 10in).
    • The car park does have a barrier control system.
    • There is a touchscreen at the barrier.
    • There is a push button control at the barrier.
    • The barrier controls/touchscreen can be reached from the car.
    • 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 232cm x 463cm (7ft 7in x 15ft 2in).
    • There is 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 not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are provided .
    • Payment signs are clearly presented.
    • Payment signs are located at the payment machines in the car park.
    • Payment signs do not make it clear if parking charges apply to Blue Badge holders.
    • Payment machines are located throughout the car park and inside the hospital building.
    • There is a payment machine at a convenient height for wheelchair users.
    • There is a level turning space (minimum 185cm x 210cm) in front of the payment machine(s).
    • To see the hospital parking charges please click here (opens new tab).
  • 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 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 446m (1463ft) from the Addenbrooke's Hospital - Main Entrance.
    • To qualify for free parking, Blue Badge holders must show a valid Blue Badge.
    • Short stay (up to 4 hours): Visitors can park for free in on-road Blue Badge bays. Please display your time clock
    • Long stay (over 4 hours): Please use the Blue Badge bays in car parks 1 and 2. .

Outside Access (N Wards Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the hospital and along Robinson Way.
    • There is not a drop-off point at this entrance.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is an intercom.
    • The height of the intercom is 116cm (3ft 9in).
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 103cm (3ft 4in) .
    • There is a door release button when exiting.
    • The height of the door release button is 102cm (3ft 4in) .
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 138cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 1.5cm or below.
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 156cm.
  • Ramp/Slope Details View
    • The ramp/slope is located to the left of the entrance.
    • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
    • The ramp/slope is permanent.
    • There is a level landing at the top of the ramp/slope.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the ramp.
    • The ramp/slope does bypass the step(s).
  • Step Details View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The step(s) is/are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up the step(s).

Lift (Main Hospital - Lifts 88 and 89)

  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located ahead and to the left as you enter through the N Wards Entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of this lift are clearly visible from the entrance.
  • The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the N Wards.
  • 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 and 3.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not 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 137cm (4ft 6in).
  • The dimensions of the lift are 157cm x 264cm (5ft 2in x 8ft 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 a hearing assistance system.
  • The lift does not have Braille markings.
  • The lift does have tactile markings.
  • The lighting level in the lift is good.

Ward (Ward J3 NCCU)

  • Ward Information View
    • This is a Neuroscience Critical Care and Major Trauma Unit.
    • This is a shared ward.
    • There are 4 bays available.
    • There are 3 side rooms available.
    • There are 17 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 a key fob/card reader at a height of 112cm.
    • There is an intercom at a height of 130cm.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 113cm.
    • There are double automatic doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors open towards you.
    • The width of the opening is 132cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include 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 not provided.
    • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • Reception / Nurses' Station View
    • The height of the desk is 105cm.
    • There is a lowered section at the desk.
    • The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • The hoist is mobile.
    • There is a relatives' room for the ward.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: washrooms.
    • The following facilities are available for visitors: a standard toilet and washrooms.
    • The nearest toilet with adaptations for visitors is located on Level 3 of the main hospital building.
  • Visiting Hours View

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Patients)

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Visitors)