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School of Clinical Medicine (Deakin Centre/BU40)

University of Cambridge, Addenbrookes, Hills Road, Cambridge, CB2 0SP

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free with level access.
  • The step-free approach to the building is from the front.
  • School of Clinical Medicine (Deakin Centre/BU40) has two entrance. The main entrance at the front has level access with two single automatic doors.
    The side entrance has sloped access.
  • The entrances are both signed as The Deakin Centre.
  • The front entrance provides step-free level access to the reception on the ground floor and the lift.
  • The side entrance is located on Richard Howe Way and has sloped access.

Getting Around

  • There is step-free level access throughout the building on all floors.
  • Floor surfaces along all circulation routes are hard and smooth, with some having a shiny finish.
  • There is only a resting area on the ground floor circulation route and beside the second floor reception.
    All other floors do not have resting areas in the circulation routes.
  • There is some wayfinding signage provide within the building, but services signage is provided on each floor of the stairs or lift lobbies.
  • There are no manual doors in any circulation corridors, only to access stairwells, the lift or certain toilets.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 2 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located on the second floor and third floor of the building.
    • All toilets with adaptations have a right hand transfer space.
    • The shared toilet facilities are located on the third floor of the building.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on the ground, first and second floor of the building.
  • Washroom and Shower Facilities View
    • Standard shower facilities are located within the standard toilets on the first floor of the building.

Entrance (Deakin Centre Front Entrance - Automatic)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Deakin Centre building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 95cm.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 92cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The width of the opening is 95cm.
  • 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 115cm.
  • There is a second single automatic door.
  • The second door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 110cm.
  • The second door has a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Entrance (Deakin Centre Front Entrance - Revolving)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the Deakin Centre building.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There is a buzzer at a height of 95cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 92cm.
  • There is a single manual door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by revolving.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 125cm.
  • 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 110cm.
  • 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.

Entrance (Deakin Centre Side Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the side of the building, along Richard Howe Way.
  • The approach to the entrance has uneven surfaces and bollards.
  • 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 steep gradient.
  • There is an intercom at a height of 103cm.
  • There is a key fob/card reader at a height of 99cm.
  • There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
  • The door opens by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 107cm.
  • 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 116cm.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Reception (Ground Floor - Deakin Centre Reception)

  • The reception is located in between the Deakin Centre front entrance first and second set of doors.
  • The distance from the Deakin Centre front entrance first set of doors is 4m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 74cm.
  • The reception has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Reception (Second Floor - Clinical Skills Unit Reception)

  • The reception is located in front as you exit the main lift lobby on the second floor.
  • The distance from main lift is 7m.
  • The most accessible route to reception has manual doors.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the desk.
  • The height of the lowered section is 86cm.
  • The reception has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • 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 uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
  • There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is not space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and sofas.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: tables.

Lift (Main Lift)

  • The lift surveyed is located at the rear and on the left side of the main corridor.
  • The distance from the Deakin Centre front entrance is 25m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access and manual doors.
  • Floors ground, one, two, and three 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, Braille 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 89cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 136cm (width) x 157cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
  • Some of the internal lift 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.

Stairs (Front Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located in front as you enter the Deakin Centre, at the front of the main corridor.
  • Floors ground, one, two, and three 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 17cm.
  • 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.

Stairs (Rear Staircase)

  • The stairs surveyed are located at the rear and on the left side of the main corridor.
  • G, 1, 2, 3 can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are 20+ steps between floors.
  • The steps have some clear 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 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 between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Second Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in front as you exit the main lift lobby, to the right of the reception.
    • The distance from main lift is 13m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding 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 not a grab rail on the internal door .
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 147cm (width) x 232cm (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 60cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a push button 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 are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have 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.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 80cm 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 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 low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 102cm 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The cubicle has a sanitary bin, a pedal bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • 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.

Toilet with Adaptations (Third Floor - Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located in front as you exit the main lift lobby on the third floor.
    • The distance from main lift is 15m.
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access, a lift and manual doors.
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens by sliding and has a high visual contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • 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 150cm (width) x 209cm (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 88cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor 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.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • 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 84cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot 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 high visual contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 93cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 97cm from the floor.
    • 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 164cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.