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Gather and Gather Café

School of Clinical Medicine, University of Cambridge, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0SP

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Access To

  • The Gather and Gather Café is on level 2 of the School of Clinical Medicine building, to the left as you exit the main entrance lobby.
  • View information on School of Clinical Medicine (opens new tab) .
  • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
  • There is written text signage on or near the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access to enter the Gather and Gather Café.
  • There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open.
  • The push pad for the automatic doors is at a height of 110cm.
  • The width of the opening is 153cm.
  • The doors have a high visual contrast.
  • There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 109cm.

Eating and Drinking

  • Location and Service View
    • The Gather and Gather Café is located on Level 2 of the School of Clinical Medicine building, to the left as you exit the main entrance lobby.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered and a self service counter.
    • Full table service is available on request only.
    • Menus are available on a board and displayed on the counter.
    • The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • Order and Payment View
    • The service counter was surveyed.
    • The counter is located at the front of the Gather and Gather Café.
    • There is step-free level access to the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 86cm.
    • The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The height of the tray rail is 81cm.
  • Seating Area View
    • There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
    • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
    • There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
    • Some flooring is shiny.
    • The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
    • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, sofas and stools.
    • Furniture available in this area includes: tables, coffee tables and high tables.
    • Some tables are fixed.
    • The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
    • The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
    • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.