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Overview (Elizabeth House)

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• About View
  • This is a staff building with multiple services available.
  • Services available in the venue include: the Trust Headquarters, a Board Room, Hot Desks, CPFT Library and Tribunal Rooms.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a drop-off point.
  • The nearest train station is Cambridge station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Google Maps (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed via a standard lift and stairs.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • There is seating available.
  • There is no hearing assistance system.
  • British Sign Language can be provided virtually.
  • Documents are available in the following formats: Braille (on request), large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
  • There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
  • Additional facilities/services include: Wi-Fi.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities (Elizabeth House)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located along the corridor on the rear right side of the entrance foyer and to the right as you exit the main lift on the first floor.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the rear right side of the entrance foyer.
  • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located along the corridor on the rear right side of the entrance foyer.
  • The male and female step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right as you exit the main lift on the first floor.

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Parking (Elizabeth House Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the hospital grounds.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 249cm (width) x 440cm (depth).
  • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
  • The width of the marked zone is 126cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 20m from the Elizabeth House entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has a slight ramp or slope.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • The nearest designated bay is 45m from the Resource Centre main entrance.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Clearly presented parking signs are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located in front of Elizabeth House.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the drop-off point.

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Entrance (Elizabeth House Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 137cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked or bolted.
• The locked door can be opened on request.
• The doors open towards you.
• The doors require effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 136cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 106cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.

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Reception (Elizabeth House Reception)

• The reception is located to the right as you enter the building.
• The distance from the Elizabeth House entrance is 3m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
• The reception has glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 115cm to 126cm from the floor.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• 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.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.

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Getting Around (Elizabeth House)

• There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
• Access throughout may include manual doors and narrow walkways.
• There is a high visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
• There is no (or very little) background noise.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (Ground Floor - Tribunal Room 004)

• The room is located along the corridor to the left of reception.
• The distance from the Elizabeth House entrance is 15m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access, manual doors and narrow walkways.
• 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 opens inwards.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 75cm.
• There is step-free level access throughout the room.
• Furniture can be moved to enable a manoeuvring space for a wheelchair user (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.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.

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Kitchen (Ground Floor - Staff Room)

• The kitchen is located along the corridor on the rear right side of the entrance foyer.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door requires effort to open.
• The door opens inwards.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 94cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a washer dryer, a microwave, a kettle and a toaster.
• Seating available in the kitchen includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the kitchen includes: tables.
• The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Library (Ground Floor - CPFT Library)

• There is step-free level access throughout the library.
• Access throughout the library may include narrow walkways.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the library includes: desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• There is a very easy slope on the left side of the library.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• This library is able to provide material in the following formats: ebook and ejournal.

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Lift (Main Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located to the left as you enter the building.
• The distance from the Elizabeth House entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground and first floor are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high visual contrast.
• The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
• The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 80cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 102cm (width) x 139cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a low visual contrast.
• All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Main Stairs)

• The stairs surveyed are located to the left as you enter the building.
• There is a single manual door to access the stairwell.
• The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
• There are 20+ steps between floors.
• The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are easy to grip.
• The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
• The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Room (First Floor - Meeting Room)

• The room is located to the left as you exit the lift on the first floor.
• The distance from the main lift is 10m.
• The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
• 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 door requires effort to open.
• The width of the opening is 78cm.
• 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles.
• 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.

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Room (First Floor - Hot Desk)

• The room is located to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
• The distance from the main lift 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The locked extension leaf can be opened on request.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
• Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
• The desks are fixed.
• The surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
• The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
• 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.

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Kitchen (First Floor - Beverages and Kitchen)

• The kitchen is located ahead and to the right as you exit the lift on the first floor.
• There is step-free level access into the kitchen.
• There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
• The door is permanently held open.
• The width of the opening is 76cm.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
• The work surface is 93cm from the floor.
• A lowered work surface is not available.
• Overhead and under counter cupboards are available.
• The sink is 94cm from the floor.
• A lowered sink is not available.
• The sink has a lever mixer tap.
• Facilities within the kitchen include a fridge, a dishwasher, a microwave and a kettle.
• The following machines are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user: dishwasher.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor on the rear right side of the entrance foyer.
  • The distance from the Elizabeth House entrance is 15m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • 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 158cm (width) x 210cm (depth) and there is 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 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a lever flush on the non-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 44cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low 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 low visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 71cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 104cm 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 108cm 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 a mirror.
  • There is an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a pedal bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 146cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.