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X-Ray - Level 2

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

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Getting To (X-Ray - Level 2)

Hospital Parking (Accessible Parking - Outpatients)

  • Parking View
    • The hospital does have a dedicated car park.
    • The car park is located in front of the Main Outpatients 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 6 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within the hospital car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) surveyed are 227cm x 546cm (7ft 5in x 17ft 10in).
    • 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 not a designated drop-off point.
  • Paying View
    • There are not parking charges for the hospital car park.
    • Payment signs are not provided .
    • 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 17m (55ft) from the Main Outpatients Entrance.

Outside Access (Main Outpatients Entrance)

  • Entrance Details View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the hospital and along the main drive.
    • There is not 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 176cm.
    • The bollard(s) does/do not 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 a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
    • There is not a bell/buzzer.
    • There is not an intercom.
    • There is a hand sanitiser.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 128cm (4ft 2in) .
    • There is not a door release button when exiting.
    • Standard manual wheelchairs are available for people to borrow at this entrance.
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The width of the door opening is 125cm.
    • 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 166cm.

Department / Service (X-Ray - Level 2)

  • Location and Access View
    • X-Ray - Level 2 is located along the level 2 corridor of Outpatients.
    • View information on opening times.
    • There is written text signage on or near the door.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The height of the hand sanitiser is 100cm.
    • There are double manual doors with a high visual contrast.
    • The doors are permanently held open.
    • The width of the opening is 173cm.
    • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
  • Getting Around View
    • There is step-free level access throughout.
    • Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
    • Some 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 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.
  • Facilities and Services View
    • There are 5 consultation/medical rooms available.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • The following facilities are available for patients: a toilet with adaptations and standard toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (X-Ray - Level 2)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located at the rear of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The changing facilities which have adaptations are located halfway along the X-Ray – Level 2 corridor, on the right.
    • Standard changing facilities are located halfway along the X-Ray – Level 2 corridor, on the right.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations at the rear of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.

Reception (X-Ray - Level 2 Reception)

  • The reception is located to the left as you enter X-Ray - Level 2.
  • The distance from the X-Ray - Level 2 entrance is 3m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 114cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • The reception has windows and 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.
  • 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 without armrests and armchairs.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Some seating is fixed.

Imaging Room (X-Ray 1)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray 1.
  • The room is located at the front of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text and numbered 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
    • 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 (X-Ray 2)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray 2.
  • The room is located at the front of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text and numbered 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without 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.

Imaging Room (X-Ray 4)

  • The room surveyed was; X-Ray 4.
  • The room is located towards the rear of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Imaging Room View
    • There is written text and numbered 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 has a locked extension leaf.
    • The locked extension leaf can be opened on request .
    • The door opens inwards.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • 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 flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • The treatment table is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the treatment table is 240cm.
    • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without 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.

Changing Room with Adaptations (Accessible Changing Room)

  • Location and Access View
    • The changing room surveyed is located halfway along the X-Ray - Level 2 corridor, on the right.
    • The distance from the X-Ray - Level 2 entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the changing room has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the changing room.
    • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
    • The door has a locking handle.
    • 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
    • Facilities available in the changing room include: a chair/stool.
    • The dimensions of the changing room are 194cm (width) x 194cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is an unobstructed shelf.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of X-Ray - Level 2, on the right.
    • The distance from the X-Ray - Level 2 entrance is 30m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • 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 visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
    • The door has a lever 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 cubicle are 148cm (width) x 270cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 45cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 75cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is no mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 149cm from the floor.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 99cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.