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Greenwich House

University of Cambridge, Madingley Rise , Cambridge, CB3 0TX

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Access Guide

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is level and step-free.
    The approach surface is a mixture of loose chippings, block paving, and paving slabs.
  • Greenwich House has 3 entrances which are the main accessible entrance, a second entrance on the left-hand side of the building, and a staff entrance on the right side of the building as accessed from the Observatory Building rear car park.
  • The entrances are not signed or named.
  • The accessible entrance provides step-free level access to the reception area on the ground floor.
  • The left-hand entrance provides step-free access to the ground floor near the entrance to the Operations Research wing to the left of the building.
    The staff entrance has stepped access to the right hand side of the building.
  • The accessible entrance has automatic doors.
    The left and side entrances require a key card to release manual doors.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access throughout the building on all floors.
  • A key card is required for the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building.
    There are narrow walkways in the Research Operations Wing near the showers and locker room to the left of the building.
    A key card is required for the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building.
    A key card is required for the Finance Division on the ground and first floors from within the building, and also from the staff entrance to the right of the building.
  • There is a slope on a slight incline on the ground floor after the staff entrance into the Finance Division to the right of the building.
    There is a slope on a slight incline after the first floor entrance to the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building.
  • Floor surfaces are shiny in the reception area.
    There is patterned flooring after the left-hand entrance into the building.
    There is patterned flooring in both the Research Operations Wing and the Finance Division at either end of the building on the first floor.
  • There are resting/seating areas in the reception area on both the ground and first floors in both the Research Operations Wing and the Finance Division at either end of the building and in the open plan social space at the top of the main stairs to the centre of the building.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding and directional signage throughout the building.
  • There are manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor near reception, in the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building, near the staff entrance to the right of the building, on the first floor in the main access corridor, in the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building, and in the Finance Division to the right of the building.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The toilets with adaptations in the Research Operations Wing on the ground floor, in the main access corridor and the Finance Division on the first floor have a left hand transfer space.
      The toilets with adaptations near reception and in the Finance division on the ground floor, and in the Research Operations Wing on the first floor have a right hand transfer space.
      The toilets with adaptations in the Finance Division are designated female use only.
    • Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the female and male standard toilets on the ground floor near reception, and on the ground and first floors of the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the ground floor to the front left of the building.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor near reception, on the ground and first floors of the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building, and on the first floor in the main access corridor.
    • The female toilet facilities are located on the first floor in the Finance Division to the right of the building.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Standard changing facilities are located on the ground floor in the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
    • Standard shower facilities are located on the ground floor on the left after reception, and in the Research Operations Wing to the left of the building.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the building.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 5 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 228cm (width) x 474cm (depth).
    • The hatched/marked zones vary between bays.
    • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
    • The dimensions of the designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
    • The nearest designated bay is 22m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and bollards.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff permit holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • Visitor parking is located on the right-hand side just before the entrance to the main car park.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 8 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 228cm (width) x 482cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
    • There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the building, facing the car park.
  • 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 a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 103cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 6m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 74cm.
  • The reception has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • The flooring is shiny.
  • 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: sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
  • Reception is open 08:00 - 18:00 Monday to Thursday, and 08:00 - 17:00 on Friday.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located along the main access corridor, towards the left of the building.
  • The distance from main entrance is 36m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and doors permanently held open.
  • The ground floor and the first floor 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 tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
  • None of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 150cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 172cm (width) x 180cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a high visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • None of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were low at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located on the right after the main entrance.
  • The ground floor and the first floor can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20 steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrails are easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails 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 even at the time of the survey.
  • There are additional stairs to the left of the building in the Research Operations Wing.
    The height of the highest step is 17cm.
    The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
    There are further stairs to the front left of the building, to the rear of the building, and to the right of the building.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, on the left after the reception desk.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a high visual contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 260cm (width) x 250cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet.
    • The lateral transfer space is 192cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
    • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 88cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 150cm 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 sanitary bin and a pedal bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
    • There is a wheel-in shower within the facility. There is an adjustable shower head. The shower controls are lever mixer. There is a flip-down shower seat. The shower seat is 48cm from the floor. There are grab rails and a dropdown rail for the shower. The grab rails have a low visual contrast. The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast. There is not a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower.