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Overview

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• About View
  • The Clifford Allbutt Building is a large building with 6 levels.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 3 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as level 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6.
  • There is internal step-free access between Clifford Allbutt Building and Island Research Building via a sloped link bridge on Level 4.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
  • There is a public car park nearby.
  • The nearest parking is located within the Addenbrookes Hospital grounds, along Adrian Way.
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  • The nearest train station is Cambridge.
  • The nearest bus station is Cambridge Bus Station.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Cambridge Biomedical Campus map (opens new tab).
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  • The Clifford Allbutt Building is linked to the Island Research Building internally.
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  • The Clifford Allbutt Building is open 09:00 to 17:00 from Monday to Friday.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free with level access from the car park.
• There is a step-free level approach to car park lift from the car park but a sloped approach from Adrian Road.
• The is a platform lift located within the car park, and this is the most accessible route for users as all other entrance are either via a steep slope or stepped.
• The entrances are signed as 'Clifford Allbutt Building' or 'Staff'.
• The car park lift gives access to the reception foyer on level 2.
• The front entrance is located along Adrian Way and has stepped access, which is bypassed via the car park lift.
  The rear entrance is located along Hills Road and has step-free access via a steep ramp.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the building on all levels.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are no resting areas along circulation routes, but there is a seating area within the reception foyer.
• Wall mounted wayfinding signage is very limited within the building.
• There are automatic and manual doors along circulation routes throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on level 2.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all levels of the building.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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Parking (Clifford Allbutt and Island Research Building Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along Adrian Way, in between the buildings.
  • The car park is open air/surface and sheltered.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 229cm (width) x 455cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m from the car park lift.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has slight ramps or slopes.
  • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.
• Public Car Parks View
  • There is a public car park located within the Addenbrookes Hospital grounds, along Adrian Way.
  • The name of the car park is NCP car park 1.
  • Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.

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Lift (Car Park Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located in front of the Blue Badge bays within the car park.
• This lift is a platform lift.
• The most accessible route to the lift has slight ramps or slopes.
• The car park ground level to level 2 are accessed by this lift.
• The lift door has a high 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 81cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 97cm (width) x 138cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a medium 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 low at the time of the survey.
• A key card is needed to operate this lift, and the key card is reader is 105cm high.
  The bell is 107cm high.

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Entrance (Level 1 Staff Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the car park and to the right of the Blue Badge bays.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 104cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 81cm.
• 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 103cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 100cm.
• The width of the opening is 77cm.
• The second door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is a slope located between the first and second doors, as detailed below.
• There is step-free access via slope as you enter.
• The slope has a slight gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with no handrails.

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Entrance (Level 2 Front Entrance - Manual Doors)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, along Adrian Way.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 17 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 114cm.
• There is a single manual door at this entrance.
• The door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 82cm.
• 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 100cm.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Level 2 Front Entrance - Automatic Door)

• This entrance is located at the front of the building, along Adrian Way.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is stepped access at the entrance.
• There are 17 steps with handrails on both sides.
• The handrails are 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 steps are unmarked.
• The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
• The height of the highest step is 18cm.
• The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
• There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 135cm.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 113cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Level 2 Rear Staff Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the rear of the building, along Halls Road.
• The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces.
• 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 ramp at the entrance.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with a handrail on the left going up.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 98cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 100cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 99cm.
• The second door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 86cm.
• There is a steep ramp inbetween the first set and second set of doors.
  The ramp is 116cm wide and has no handrails.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Clifford Allbutt Building to Island Research Building)

• This entrance is located on level 4 and to the right as you exit the north lift.
• 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 has a locked extension leaf.
• The door opens away from you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• The door has a high visual contrast.
• There is a second single manual door.
• The door has a locked extension leaf.
• The second door opens towards you.
• The width of the opening is 79cm.
• The second door has a medium visual contrast.
• There is a steep ramp inbetween the first set and second set of doors.
  The ramp is 132cm wide and has handrails on both sides.
• There is step-free access via ramp as you enter.
• The ramp has a steep gradient.
• The ramp is between 75cm and 150cm wide with handrails on both sides.

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Reception (Clifford Allbutt Building Reception)

• The reception is located in front as you exit the car park lift on level 2.
• The distance from car park lift is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 81cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has windows, patterned/distracting backgrounds and glazed screens.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• 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: tables.

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Lift (Bay 13 Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located along the corridor to the left as you exit the reception lobby.
• The distance from the car park lift is 20m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
• The building levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 93cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 125cm (width) x 159cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a high visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Lift (South Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located at the front of the main corridor, on the south side of the building.
• The distance from the car park lift is 55m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors and automatic doors.
• The building levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 110cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 137cm (width) x 188cm (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.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Lift (North Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located at the end of the main corridor, on the north side of the building.
• The distance from the car park lift is 75m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
• The building levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 136cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 188cm (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.
• Internally the lift has: a mirror to aid reversing, a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a list of floor services/facilities.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Bay 13 Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located along the corridor to the left as you exit the reception lobby.
• The building levels 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 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 handrail extends 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (South Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the front of the main corridor, on the south side of the building.
• The building levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 handrail covers 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (North Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the main corridor, on the north side of the building.
• The building levels 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 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 handrail covers 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 17cm.
• The depth of the steps is not between 30cm and 45cm.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - No Lateral Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located along the corridor to the left as you exit the reception lobby.
  • The distance from the car park lift is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 84cm.
  • 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 231cm (width) x 228cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not a lateral transfer space next to the toilet.
  • There is a spatula flush on the right as you face the toilet.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the right as you face the toilet.
  • The dropdown rail has a high visual contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a high 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 93cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The vertical grab rail is on the right as you face the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rail has a high visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 100cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • The opening to this toilet is 80cm wide.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Level 2 - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located at the end of the main corridor, on the north side of the building.
  • The distance from the car park lift is 75m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, manual doors, doors permanently held open and automatic doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • 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 medium visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 196cm (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 78cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula 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 high 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 116cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 87cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The towel dispenser has a low visual contrast.
  • The towel dispenser is 96cm from the floor.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer which requires hands to be inserted into the top.
  • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is no emergency alarm.
  • There is a mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 180cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.