Access Guide
Overview (Royal Papworth Hospital)
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About
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- This an acute hospital site with multiple services available.
- Services available in the venue include: departments and wards for patient consultation and treatment.
There is also a WHSmiths, vending machines, a restaurant, a Costa and a pharmacy available within the hospital. - View information on opening times
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- There is a drop-off point and a public car park nearby.
- View information on Car Park 2 Addenbrooke's Hospital (opens new tab) .
- The nearest train station is Cambridge train station.
- The nearest bus station is Cambridge bus 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 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 doors permanently held open.
- G, 3, 4 and 5 can be accessed via a standard lift.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- There is seating available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
- Documents are available in the following formats: large print (on request) and different languages (on request).
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
- Additional facilities/services include: phone charging points and Wi-Fi.
- Staff receive the following training: moving and handling.
Getting Around (Royal Papworth Hospital)
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include doors permanently held open and manual doors.
- Some flooring is shiny and patterned.
- There is a low visual contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- There is no (or very little) background noise.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout.
- Seating available in the walkways includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Lift (Main Lifts)
- The lift surveyed is located on the right side of the atrium.
- The distance from the main accessible entrance is 35m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- G, 3, 4 and 5 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 a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 109cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 139cm (width) x 199cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, a separate door to exit, an audible announcer and a hearing assistance alarm system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- There are other lifts available at this location which are of a similar size.
- The external lift controls are a touch screen.