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Institute of Continuing Education (Madingley Hall)

University of Cambridge, Madingley, Cambridge, CB23 8AQ

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with some uneven surfaces.
  • There is a main (accessible) entrance to the front of the building plus a rear entrance.
    All entrance doors are held permanently open and provide step-free access to the ground floor.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to reception on the ground floor.
  • The rear entrance has ramped access to overcome steps.
    The ramp at the rear entrance is steep and width restricted to 97cm.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free access on the ground floor, and via lift to the front of the building on the first floor.
  • There are some slight and steep slopes along the main access corridor on the ground floor.
  • There is step-free access via platform lift to overcome steps to the rear of the building to access ground floor accommodation.
  • There is only stepped access to first floor accommodation.
    There is a short steep ramp to access the Porch Room and the King’s Room on the first floor.
  • There are some patterned and shiny surfaces on the ground floor near the entrance to the building.
  • There are no resting areas along circulation routes.
  • There is wall mounted wayfinding signage available.
  • There are some manual double doors along circulation routes which are held permanently open.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the ground floor and the first floor.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground floor next to The Terrace Bar.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the first floor, on the right out of the lift.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located in front of the building for Blue Badge holders, or to the left of the building, up a small hill, for standard users.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac and loose chippings.
    • The Blue Badge bays are signposted but have no markings.
    • The nearest designated bay is 9m from the main entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access and uneven surfaces.
    • The number of Blue Badge parking bays varies according to the number of mobile signs put out on the day.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • This car park is for staff, visitors and Blue Badge holders only.
    • Parking is free for all users.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
    • The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 224cm (width) x 372cm (depth).
    • The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The charging points require an app.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located to the front of the building.
  • 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 are double manual doors at this entrance.
  • The doors are permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 165cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a second set of double manual doors .
  • The second set of doors are permanently held open.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
  • The width of the opening is 115cm.
  • The second set of doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 105cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Reception)

  • This entrance is located on the left after the main entrance.
  • The entrance area is not clearly signed.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door is permanently held open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a high visual contrast.
  • The entrance to reception is on the left after the main entrance.
    The entrance to reception is 7m from the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception

  • The reception is located straight ahead from the entrance doorway.
  • The distance from the entrance is 2m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 106cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
  • 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, with unshaded light sources.
  • Reception is usually open from 07:00 - 15:00, but is staffed 24 hours for general enquiries.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located along the main access corridor on the ground floor, on the right.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 17m.
  • 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 low visual contrast.
  • The lift does not have 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.
  • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
  • The lift door opening width is 91cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 110cm (width) x 142cm (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.
  • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
  • Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit and a visual floor indicator.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located along the main access corridor on the ground floor, on the right.
  • The ground floor, first floor, and second floors can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have low visual contrast markings and have handrails on both sides.
  • The handrail is easy to grip.
  • The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
  • The height of the steps is not between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 19cm.
  • The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There are also stairs to the centre of the building for stepped access between the ground floor and the first floor in the accommodation wing.
    The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
    The height of the highest step is 18cm.

Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the building.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 44m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has a slight ramp or slope, a steep ramp or slope and doors permanently held open.
    • 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 86cm.
    • The door has a 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 162cm (width) x 206cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 97cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush on the non-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 low visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 108cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm 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 soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 120cm 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 waste bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 78cm.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.