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Overview

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• About View
  • The CRUK Cambridge Research Institute is large building with 5 floors.
  • There are 3 main lifts and 2 main staircases within the building.
  • The floors are signed as -1, Ground, 1, 2 and 3.
    The floor -1 is only accessible to staff.
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• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park.
  • There is a drop-off point and a public car park nearby.
  • 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 Google Maps (opens new tab).
  • The CRUK Cambridge Research Institute is open 07:00 to 19:00 from Monday to Friday.

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Getting Inside

• The approach to the building is step-free via steep slopes.
• The step-free via sloped approach to the building is from Puddicombe Way or the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute car park.
  Both of these slopes are steep.
• The building has one entrance.
  There is a push button activated single automatic door available at this entrance (the alternative being manual pull door).
• The entrance is signed as 'The Ling Shala Centre'.
• The entrance provides step-free level access to the reception foyer on the ground floor.

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Getting Around

• There is step-free level access throughout the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute building on all floors.
• Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
• There are resting areas within the reception foyer and along circulation routes, with a mixture of seating.
• Wall mounted signage and maps are provided throughout the building.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
  • Toilets with adaptations are located on all floors of the building.
  • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
  • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors of the building.
• Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
  • Standard changing facilities are located to the right as you go through the security barriers on the ground floor.
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations on the ground floor.
• Washroom and Shower Facilities View
  • The shower facilities which have adaptations are located within the male and female changing rooms.
  • Standard shower facilities are located within the male and female changing rooms.

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Rooms and Services in the Building

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• Lecture Theatres View
  • View information on Martin Cohen Lecture Theatre (opens new tab) .
• Eating and Drinking View
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Parking (CRUK Cambridge Research Institute Car Park)

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located along Puddicombe Way.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of loose chippings.
  • There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • This car park is for permit holders only.
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is a designated drop-off point available.
  • The designated drop-off point is located along Puddicombe Way.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the drop-off point.
• 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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Entrance (Main Entrance - Automatic)

• This entrance is located at the front of the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute building.
• 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 step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 88cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 73cm.
• There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
• The door opens away from you.
• There is a push pad at a height of 84cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• 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 87cm.
• There is a second single automatic door.
• The second door opens away from you.
• The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 113cm.
• The width of the opening is 86cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second door has a low visual contrast.
• There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 71cm.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 52cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Entrance (Main Entrance - Manual)

• This entrance is located at the front of the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute building.
• 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 step-free level access at the entrance.
• There is an intercom at a height of 88cm.
• There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 73cm.
• There are double manual doors at this entrance, however one door is locked.
• The doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The doors have a low visual contrast.
• There is a second set of double manual doors, however one door is locked.
• The second set of doors open towards you.
• The width of the opening is 80cm.
• There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
• The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
• The minimum width between the security barriers is 52cm.
• There is step-free level access as you enter.

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Reception (Main Reception)

• The reception is located in front as you enter the CRUK Cambridge Research Institute.
• The distance from the main entrance is 5m.
• There is step-free level access to reception.
• The height of the reception desk is 113cm.
• There is a lowered section at the desk.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The reception has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
• There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
• 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: chairs with armrests.
• Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
• There are security barriers which are operated by key card.

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Lift (Central Lifts)

• The lift surveyed is located towards the rear of the building, through the security barriers.
• The distance from the main entrance is 30m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
• The lower ground, ground, first, second and third floors 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 medium visual contrast.
• All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• The lift door opening width is 158cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 197cm (width) x 197cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
• The majority of the internal controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
• Internally the lift has: a hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
• There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.

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Lift (Samples Freezer Lift)

• The lift surveyed is located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the building.
• The distance from the main entrance is 65m.
• The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
• The ground and first floors 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 140cm.
• The internal dimensions of the lift are 146cm (width) x 196cm (depth).
• The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille 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 separate door to exit, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Central Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located in front as you go through the security barriers.
• The ground and the first 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 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 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.
• Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Stairs (Rear Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the rear of the building, through the security barriers.
• The ground, first, second and third floors 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 do not 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.
• The steps have open risers.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

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Stairs (Samples Freezer Staircase)

• The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the corridor on the left side of the building.
• The ground and first floors 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 do not 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Ground Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the ground floor and on the right side of the reception foyer.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 20m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards automatically and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 88cm.
  • The door has a push pad lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 158cm (width) x 269cm (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, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 91cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the left as you face the toilet.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low 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 110cm 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 low 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 98cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 84cm 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 an unobstructed shelf.
  • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 129cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
  • 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the first floor and through the administration area.
  • The distance from the central lifts is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is tactile and pictorial signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens inwards and has a low visual contrast.
  • The width of the door opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a twist lock.
  • Internally the door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 305cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 77cm (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 low visual contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a low visual contrast.
  • There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown rail has a low 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 110cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 68cm 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 low 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 100cm from the floor.
  • 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 124cm from the floor.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
  • 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 148cm 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.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

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• Location and Access View
  • The toilet surveyed is located to the left as you exit the central lifts on the third floor.
  • The distance from the central lifts is 10m.
  • 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 automatically and has a low 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 154cm (width) x 190cm (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 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is a push button flush on the wall above the cistern.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a medium 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 medium visual contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 97cm 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 medium visual contrast.
  • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The soap dispenser has a high visual contrast.
  • The soap dispenser is 92cm from the floor.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a medium visual contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 85cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • There is a full length mirror.
  • There is no shelf.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There is one coat hook.
  • The coat hook is 127cm from the floor.
  • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.