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Tenison Road

128-130 Tenison Road, Cambridge, CB1 2DP

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Overview (Tenison Road)

  • About View
    • This is a mental health centre with multiple services available.
    • Services available in the venue include: early intervention services (Cameo), clozapine clinic and clinic rooms. .
  • Parking and Public Transport View
  • Getting In and Around View
    • There is step-free access via ramp at the most accessible entrance.
    • There is an entrance at the front of the venue, however this is accessed via steps.
    • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: along the corridor on the right side of the building.
    • The following areas have stepped access: the first and second floor of the building. There are also steps along the corridor on the first floor of the building.
    • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
    • The ground, first and second floor can be accessed via 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) and large print (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.

Toilet and Changing Facilities (Tenison Road)

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located on the ground floor, at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter via the rear entrance.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • The shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter via the rear entrance.

Parking (Public Parking)

  • On-street Parking View
    • On-street standard parking is available.
    • The on-street standard parking is located along Devonshire Road.

Entrance (Rear Entrance)

  • This entrance is located an the rear right side of the building.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
  • The entrance area is not 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 123cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens towards you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 96cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 123cm.
  • There is a second single manual door.
  • The second door opens away from you.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The second door has a high visual contrast.
  • There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
  • The ramp has a steep gradient with resting areas.
  • The ramp is over 150cm wide with no handrails.
  • The ramp is between the first and second door.

Reception (Main Reception)

  • The reception is located at the front of the building.
  • The distance from the rear entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 95cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
  • 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.
  • Some 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.

Seating Area (Waiting Area)

  • Location and Access View
    • The waiting area is located at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter via the rear entrance.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There are double manual doors with a low visual contrast.
    • One of the doors was locked at the time of the survey.
    • The locked door can be opened on request.
    • The doors open away from you.
    • The doors are easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 82cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • 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.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Getting Around (Tenison Road)

  • The following areas have step-free access via ramps or slopes: along the corridor on the right side of the building.
  • The following areas have stepped access: the first and second floor of the building. There are also steps along the corridor on the first floor of the building.
  • Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • 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 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.

Consultation / Medical Room (Ground Floor - Rome)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Rome.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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 with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: coffee tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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 (Ground Floor - Cambridge / Clinic Room)

  • There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
  • The room surveyed was; Cambridge / Clinic Room.
  • The room is located ahead and to the left as you enter via the rear entrance.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 84cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • The treatment table is free standing at a fixed height.
  • The length of the treatment table is 182cm.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables and desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Room (Ground Floor - Jen Essen Room)

  • The room is located between the rear entrance first and second door.
  • The distance from the rear entrance first door is 2m.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • 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.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests, armchairs and sofas.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a water dispenser.
  • 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.

Stairs (Front Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the building, to the right as you enter via the front entrance.
  • The ground, first and second floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 16 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail covers the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Stairs (Right Side Stairs)

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the corridor on the front right side of the building.
  • The ground and first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 14 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have a handrail on the left going up.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrail does not cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrail does 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 not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Consultation / Medical Room (First Floor - Venice)

  • There are 6 consultation/medical rooms available.
  • The room surveyed was; Venice.
  • The room is located ahead as you reach the top of the right side stairs on the first floor.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and steps.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 69cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests and height adjustable chairs.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: desks.
  • Some furniture is fixed.
  • 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.

Room (First Floor - New York)

  • The room is located to the right as you reach the top of the front stairs on the first floor.
  • The distance from the front stairs is 5m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has steps, doors permanently held open and narrow walkways.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The door opens inwards.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 77cm.
  • There is step-free level access throughout the room.
  • 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.
  • Furniture available in the room includes: tables, coffee tables and desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Additional facilities/services include: a television with subtitles and a water dispenser.
  • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, at the end of the corridor ahead as you enter via the rear entrance.
    • The distance from the rear entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope and manual doors.
    • There is step-free access via ramp into the facility.
    • The ramp has a slight gradient.
    • The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the door opening is 93cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 181cm (width) x 267cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 121cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the non-transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm 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 80cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • There are no vertical grab rails at the wash basin.
    • 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 98cm 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 116cm from the floor.
    • There is not a hand dryer.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a full length mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.