Access Guide
Getting To (Pharmacy)
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge Bays has a very easy slope, a dropped kerb with tactile paving, bollards and a pedestrian crossing.
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- Access to the Pharmacy is via the Main Accessible entrance.
- There is a drop-off point at this entrance.
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- The Pharmacy is located on the right side of the atrium.
- The Pharmacy is approximately 20m from the Main Accessible entrance.
- Enter the hospital via the Main Accessible entrance and proceed ahead into the atrium.
- The Pharmacy is then located on the right.
- Internally the most accessible route has step-free level access.
- Some flooring along the route is patterned.
- There are resting areas along the route.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
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Parking (Blue Badge Bays)
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the hospital, in front of the main entrance.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac and block paving.
- There are 6 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 20m from main accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- This car park is for Blue Badge holders only.
- Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
- Free parking for Blue Badge holders is restricted to 4 hours.
- Clearly presented parking signs are available.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is a designated drop-off point available.
- The designated drop-off point is located on the right side of the Blue Badge bays car park.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
- There are additional standard drop-off bays for patients, visitors and staff.
These bays have a maximum stay of 30 minutes.
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Public Car Parks
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- There is a public car park located along Robinson Way.
- The name of the car park is Car Park 2 Addenbrooke's Hospital.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
Entrance (Main Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front of hospital, facing the car park.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is not clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is an intercom at a height of 121cm.
- There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens towards you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 87cm.
- The width of the opening is 117cm.
- 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 91cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
- There are planters on the approach to this entrance.
Counter (Pharmacy Counter)
- The counter is located on the right side of the atrium.
- The distance from the Main Accessible entrance is 20m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The counter has windows.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a bell available that is 127cm high.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- The flooring patterned.
- 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: tables and coffee tables.
Consultation / Medical Room (Interview Room)
- There is 1 consultation/medical room available.
- The room surveyed was; Interview Room.
- The room is located to the left of the Pharmacy counter.
- 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 opens outwards.
- 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 medium visual contrast.
- Seating available in the room includes: height adjustable chairs, chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
- 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.