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Restaurant

Royal Papworth Hospital, Papworth Road, Cambridge Biomedical Campus, Cambridge, CB2 0AY

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Getting To (Restaurant)

Parking (Blue Badge Bays)

  • Car Park View
    • 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.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • 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.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • 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.
  • Public Car Parks View
    • 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.

Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Restaurant is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the atrium.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • The width of the opening is 347cm.
  • Service View
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, a buffet counter, a self service counter, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, digital and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The buffet counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located ahead as you enter the Restaurant.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 91cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
    • The height of the tray rail is 82cm.
    • All counters within the Restaurant are the same height.
    • The service counter is located to the right as you enter the Restaurant.
    • The self-service counter is located ahead and to the right as you enter the Restaurant.
    • The payment counter is located ahead, past the buffet counter.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • The flooring is patterned.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • 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 even at the time of the survey.