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Introduction

• Basement - Stores Counter, Laboratories, Lecture Theatre
  Ground - Laboratories, Offices, Teaching Rooms
  First Floor - Laboratories, Offices, Teaching Rooms
  Second Floor - Laboratories, Offices, Teaching Rooms
  Third Floor - Laboratories.
• There are links to the Veterinary Anatomy Building on the first and second floors.
• Department of Physiology, Development of Neuroscience (Veterinary Anatomy Building) link (new tab) - click here.

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Getting Here

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• By Road View
  • The Downing Street site is located to the south of the Cambridge City Centre. It can be reached from the A10 via Hauxton Road, High Street and Trumpington Street.
• By Bus View
  • There is a bus stop located along Downing Street for St Andrew's Street which serves route 75 and for the Park and Ride. There is also a stop for the Busway along Regent Street. These serve A the Busway and D the Busway.
• By Train View
  • Cambridge train station is approximately 1.3 miles or a 25 minute walk from the Mill Lane Buildings.
• Useful Links View
  • Stage Coach and Bus Information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • Travel Line Bus information.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
  • The National Rail Enquiries Website.
  • To view the web page described above click here (opens in new tab).
• AccessAble Related Links View
  • Cambridge Station AccessAble Access Guide (new tab) - click here.

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Useful Information

• To see more information on Disability Resource Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 332 301.
• Email: [email protected].
• The Disability Resource Centre is located in Student Services Centre on Bene't Street, Cambridge, CB2 3PT.
• To see more information on Student Advice Centre please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 746 999.
• Email: [email protected].
• To see more information on Museums please click here (opens new tab).
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• To see more information on Cambridge Libraries please click here (opens new tab).
• To see more information on Accommodation Service please click here (opens new tab).
• Telephone Number: 01223 338 099.
• Email: [email protected].
• The accommodation service is located within Kellet Lodge, Tennis Court Road, Cambridge CB2 1QJ. It is open from Monday to Friday 9am - 12:45pm and 2pm - 4:45pm.

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Building Parking

• The building does have its own dedicated parking.

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• Building Car Park View
  • The car park can be used by permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are not available.
  • The route from the car park to the building is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
  • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
• Site/Campus Car Parks View
  • There is a site/campus car park for staff and visitors within approximately 200m.
  • The name of the car park is Downing Site Parking.
  • The car park is located throughout the Downing Site with a Blue Badge bay located at the rear of the Courtyard Building.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point.

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Site/Campus Car Park

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located around the Downing Site with a Blue Badge bay located to the rear of the Courtyard Building.
  • The nearest building(s) to this car park is/are Department of Archaeology (Courtyard Building McDonald Institute) and the Sedgwick Building.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • The car park surface is concrete.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
  • The Blue Badge bay(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • There is/are 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay(s) within this car park.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 250cm x 615cm (8ft 2in x 20ft 2in).
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park can be used by Blue Badge holders, permit holders and staff permit holders.
  • There are no parking charges that apply on the day.
  • Signs are not provided to give information on parking charges/restrictions.
• Drop Off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop off point in this car park.
• Car Park Access View
  • There is sloped access to the car park from the Downing Site.
  • The nearest designated bay is 25m (27yd 1ft) from the Courtyard Building main entrance.
• Comments View
  • There is car parking located throughout the Downing Site.
  • Car parking is restricted and over-subscribed.

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Outside Access (Main Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double (with one leaf locked).
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and immediately beyond the entrance.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the right going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The first step has no handrails.
  • The steps beyond the entrance have a handrail on both sides.

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Outside Access (Accessible / Goods Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building to the right of the main entrance on the basement floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is an intercom.
  • The height of the intercom is 150cm (4ft 11in).
  • A key card is required for access at this entrance.
  • The height of the card reader/lock is 140cm (4ft 7in).
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single (with an unlocked extension leaf).
  • The door(s) is / are light.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The door(s) is / are permanently held open (at the time of the survey).
  • The width of the door opening is 125cm (4ft 1in).
• Ramp/Slope View
  • There is a ramp/slope at this entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope gradient is steep.
  • The ramp is permanent.
  • There is not a level landing at the top of the ramp.
  • The ramp does not have handrails.
  • The width of the ramp is 140cm (4ft 7in).
• Comments View
  • There is a long slight slope before reaching the steep ramp described above.
  • The slight slope can be seen in photograph 3.
  • The steep ramp can be seen in photograph 4.

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Outside Access (AVMG Entrance)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the rear of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is a bell/buzzer.
  • The height of the bell/buzzer is 124cm (4ft 1in).
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 70cm (2ft 4in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located to the left as you face the entrance.
  • There is / are 13 step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on both sides.

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Outside Access (Lecture Theatre)

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• Entrance View
  • This information is for the entrance located at the left of the building.
  • There is stepped access at this entrance.
  • There is not a bell/buzzer.
  • There is not an intercom.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 75cm (2ft 6in).
• Second Set of Doors View
  • There is a second set of doors.
  • The door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is / are single.
  • The door(s) is / are heavy.
  • The width of the door opening is 78cm (2ft 7in).
• Step(s) View
  • There is a / are step(s) at this entrance.
  • The step(s) is / are located in front of and between the entrance doors.
  • There is / are 15+ step(s) to access the entrance.
  • There is not tactile paving at the top and bottom of the step(s).
  • The step(s) is / are not clearly marked.
  • The step(s) is / are medium height (11cm - 17cm).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The handrails are on the left going up the step(s).
• Comments View
  • The steps between the entrance doors have no handrails.

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Getting Around

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• Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the building via lift(s).
  • There are doors in corridors which have to be opened manually.
• Getting Around View
  • There is clear signage for building facilities/areas in the foyer/reception area.
  • There is clearly written directional signage at key points of circulation routes.
  • There is some flooring in corridors which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • There is good colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • This building does not play background music.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Stores)

• The desk is 4m (4yd 1ft) from the Accessible / Goods entrance.
• Stores Counter is located to your right on entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step free access to this counter.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• The reception counter is medium height (77cm - 109cm).
• There is not a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Lecture Theatre(s) (Anatomy Lecture Theatre)

• Directional and locational signage for the lecture theatre(s) is available in upper and lower case lettering that is clearly visible.
• The corridor outside the lecture theatre(s) is sufficiently wide enough (150cm+) to allow wheelchair users to pass.
• There is step free access into the lecture theatre(s).
• The door opening width(s) is/are 75cm+ for the lecture theatre(s).
• The door(s) for the lecture theatre(s) is/are not push pad activated.
• There are no designated spaces for wheelchair users within the lecture theatre(s).
• There is space for an assistance dog.
• There is step free access to the speaker's area at the front of the lecture theatre(s).
• The height of the speaker's desk/table is 75cm.
• The speaker's desk/table is not height adjustable.
• The height of the lectern is 96cm.
• The lectern is not height adjustable.
• There is staggered seating within the lecture theatre(s).
• The steps to the staggered seating do not have handrails.
• There is not a hearing assistance system for the lecture theatre(s).
• There is not a visual fire alarm beacon in the lecture theatre(s).
• There is fixed furniture within the lecture theatre(s).
• The clear floor space beneath tables in the room(s) is 73cm.
• A height adjustable table/bench is not available.
• There are no chairs with armrests on both sides within the lecture theatre(s).
• Floor coverings in the lecture theatre(s) are even with no trip hazards.

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Other Floors

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• Steps View
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
  • The stairs are located to your left on entrance.
  • The stairs are approximately 8m from the Accessible / Goods entrance.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • There are manual, heavy, double doors to access the stairwell from the first floor upwards and on the ground floor.
  • The lighting levels are bright.
  • The steps are clearly marked.
  • The steps are deep (18cm+).
  • The steps do have handrails.
  • The steps have a handrail on the left going up.
  • There is a landing.
  • There is a set of stairs from the basement to the Anatomy Visual Media Group (AVMG) area on the ground floor. The AVMG area can only be accessed by either this staircase or its own external entrance. This can be seen in photograph 3 and 4.
    There is a set of stairs towards the rear left of the building located between the Anatomy Building and the Veterinary Anatomy Building.
    The staircase accesses floors B, 1, 2 in the Anatomy Building and floors 1, 2, 3 in the Veterinary Anatomy Building. This staircase can be seen in photograph 5.
• Other View
  • The area(s)/service(s) on the floors which are not accessible is/are AVMG Area.
• Comments View
  • A key card is needed to access the main stairwell on the ground floor. The door which requires a key card to access the stairwell can be seen in photograph 2.

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Lift (Large)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located next to the main reception on the ground floor.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1, 2 and 3.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 1350kg.
• The lift is approximately 10m (10yd 2ft) from the Accessible / Goods entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 120cm (3ft 11in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 170cm (4ft 7in x 5ft 7in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The highest controls are 145cm from the floor.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • A key card with a reader at the height of 100cm is needed to use the lift.

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Lift (Small)

• There is a lift for public use.
• The lift is located to your left on entering the building via the accessible entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are B, G, 1 and 2.
• Wall mounted information boards are not provided at lift landings.
• The weight limit for the lift is 630kg.
• The lift is approximately 12m (13yd 4in) from the Accessible / Goods entrance.
• Staff do not need to be notified for use of the lift.
• The clear door width is 80cm (2ft 7in).
• The dimensions of the lift are 120cm x 100cm (3ft 11in x 3ft 3in).
• There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does not have an audible announcer.
• The lift does not have a hearing enhancement system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The controls for the lift are not within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• The highest control is at a height of 146cm.
• The lighting level in the lift is bright.

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• Comments View
  • A key card reader at the height of 110cm is needed to use the lift.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The main reception is located next to main entrance to your left on exiting the lift on the ground floor.
• The desk is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the large lift.
• Clear signage for the reception area is visible from the lift.
• There is step free access to this reception area.
• The lighting levels in the reception area are bright.
• The reception desk/counter is high (110cm+).
• There is a low section of the counter (76cm or below) available.
• There is a clear knee recess beneath the low/lowered counter.
• The desk is staffed.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.

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Location of Toilet/Changing Facilities

• Accessible toilet facilities are located near the Accessible / Goods entrance on the basement floor.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities are located on the basement, ground, second and third floors. .
• Female standard toilet facilities are located between the second and third floors on the rear left staircase..
• Male standard toilet facilities are located just to the inside the Veterinary Anatomy Building on the second floor. .

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Accessible Toilet(s)

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• Location and Access View
  • This accessible toilet is located to your left on entrance via the accessible / goods entrance.
  • This accessible toilet is approximately 6m (6yd 1ft) from the accessible / good entrance.
  • There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
  • This is a shared toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
  • The door opens outwards.
  • The door is light.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The width of the accessible toilet opening is 86cm (2ft 10in).
  • The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
  • The door has a horizontal grab rail.
  • The contrast between the horizontal grab rail and internal door is good.
• Toilet Features View
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 220cm (4ft 11in x 7ft 3in).
  • The accessible toilet does have an unobstructed minimum turning space of 150cm x 150cm.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 82cm (2ft 8in).
  • The transfer space is obstructed by a female sanitary bin.
  • There is a flush, however it is not on the transfer side.
  • There is a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The contrast between the dropdown rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • There is a/are wall-mounted grab rail(s) available.
  • As you face the toilet the wall-mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal wall-mounted grab rail on the opposite side of the seat to the transfer space.
  • The contrast between the wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
  • There is an emergency alarm.
  • The emergency pull cord alarm was out of reach (higher than 10cm (4") from floor) when surveyed.
  • There is not a red flashing fire alarm beacon within the toilet.
  • Disposal facilities are available in the toilet.
  • There is a/are female sanitary and general waste (with lid) disposal units.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s).
  • There are coat hooks in the toilet at 148cm and 157cm from the floor.
• Additional Fixtures View
  • There is a mirror.
  • The mirror is not placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
  • The toilet has a cistern.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 7in).
  • The toilet seat colour contrast is poor.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the toilet roll holder and the wall is poor.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin and tap(s) can be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is not placed higher than 74cm (2ft 5in).
  • There is a vertical wall-mounted grab rail on the left hand side of the wash basin.
  • The contrast between the wash basin wall-mounted grab rail(s) and wall is poor.
  • The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
  • There is a wall fixed soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser is placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 142cm (4ft 8in).
  • The contrast between the towel dispenser and the wall is poor.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer is not placed higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
  • The contrast between the hand dryer and the wall is poor.

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Standard Toilet(s)

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • The female and male toilets are located next to the main reception desk.
  • There is step-free access into the toilet(s), via lift.
  • The standard toilet(s) is/are approximately 8m from the large lift.
  • The colour contrast between the external toilet door(s) and wall(s) is good.
  • There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
  • An ambulant toilet cubicle is not available.
  • The height of the wash basin(s) is 84cm.
  • The wash basin(s) tap type is lever mixer.
  • Lighting levels are good.