Access Guide
Overview (Tenison Road)
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About
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- 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. .
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue does not have its own car park.
- There is on-street standard parking.
- 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).
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Getting In and Around
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- 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.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- 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)
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Toilet Facilities
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- 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)
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On-street Parking
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Seating Area
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- 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)
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Location and Access
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- 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.
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Dimensions and Features
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- 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.
