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West Hub - Shared Facilities Hub

University of Cambridge, JJ Thomson Avenue, Cambridge , CB3 0FD

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Overview

Getting Inside

  • The approach to the building is step-free and level.
  • West Hub has two entrances. Both entrances provide step-free level access to level G.
    The main entrance has double automatic doors.
    The rear entrance has an automatic revolving door.
  • The entrances are not signed.
  • The main entrance provides step-free level access to the level G main foyer.
  • The rear entrance is located at the rear of the building and provides step-free level access to the building via a revolving door.
  • West Hub can also be accessed internally via each of the eating establishments it contains.

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 are resting areas in some circulation and lobby areas with a mixture of seating.
  • Floor map plans are available on level G and level 2 of the building.
  • There are not manual doors in any circulation routes in the building.

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There are 6 toilets with adaptations.
    • Toilets with adaptations are located off the main corridors on each floor.
    • The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
    • The male and female toilet facilities are located on all floors off the main corridors.
  • Changing Places and Changing Facilities View
    • The Changing Places toilet facilities are located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within some of the toilets with adaptations on all floors.

Rooms and Services in the Building

Entrance (Main Entrance)

  • This entrance is located at the front of the 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 key fob/card reader at a height of 91cm.
  • There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 158cm.
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
  • The doors have a low visual contrast.
  • There is step-free level access as you enter.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located on the left side of the building, off the main corridor.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 are accessed by this lift.
  • The lift door has a medium 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 85cm.
  • The internal dimensions of the lift are 92cm (width) x 206cm (depth).
  • The internal lift control buttons have a medium visual contrast and tactile markings.
  • 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 hearing assistance alarm system, a visual floor indicator and an audible announcer.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • There are other lifts available at this location which vary in size.
  • Key card access is required to use the lift out of hours.
    The height of the key card reader is 110cm from the floor.

Stairs

  • The stairs surveyed are located in the middle of the building.
  • Floors G, 1 and 2 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 18cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

Counter (Electronic Legal Deposit)

  • The counter is located on floor 1, on the right side of the building, off the main corridor.
  • The distance from lift is 20m.
  • There is step-free level access via lift to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 76cm.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • The Electronic Legal Deposit is a public service that anyone can use.

Counter (Self Service and Returns)

  • The counter is located on floor 2, to the left as you exit the lifts, off the main corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 5m.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 87cm.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 101cm to 125cm from the floor.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Reception (Information Desk)

  • The reception is located on floor 1, on the right side of the building off the main corridor.
  • The distance from the lift is 28m.
  • There is step-free level access to reception.
  • The height of the reception desk is 71cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area which varies depending on the time of day.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
  • 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: stools.
  • Furniture available in this area includes: desks.

Library

  • There is step-free level access throughout the library.
  • Access throughout the library may include manual doors and doors permanently held open.
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
  • There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
  • The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
  • Seating available in the library includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests, armchairs, riser recliner chairs, sofas, benches and high stools.
  • Furniture available in the library includes: tables, long tables and height adjustable desks.
  • Some surface heights are suitable for wheelchair users.
  • The clear underside space of some surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • The library has discretionary money to spend on auxiliary aids and accessible software.

Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location and Access View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on floor 1, on the left side of the building, off the main corridor.
    • The distance from lift is 6m.
    • 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 and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 100cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a medium 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 220cm (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.
    • The lateral transfer space is 81cm (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 high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 87cm 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 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 85cm 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 96cm 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 sanitary bin and a clinical waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 143cm and 175cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a medium visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Changing Places (Ground Floor - Transfer Both Sides)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Changing Places facility surveyed is located on the ground floor, ahead and to the left as you enter via the main entrance.
    • The Changing Places toilet is in addition to other toilet facilities.
    • There is a sign at the entrance to the Changing Places facility indicating the location of the nearest toilets and baby changing facilities.
    • The distance from the main entrance is 10m.
    • The most accessible route to the Changing Places facility 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 and has a medium visual contrast.
    • The width of the door opening is 102cm.
    • 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.
    • The dimensions of the facility are 373cm (width) x 306cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (180cm x 180cm).
  • Toilet Details View
    • There is lateral transfer space on both sides of the toilet, however they are obstructed.
    • The transfer space on the right as you face the toilet is 81cm.
    • The transfer space on the left as you face the toilet is 254cm.
    • There is a spatula flush on the left transfer side.
    • There is no horizontal grab rail for the toilet.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The vertical grab rails have a high visual contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails on both sides of the toilet.
    • The dropdown rails have 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.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 46cm from the floor.
  • Changing Bench and Hoist Details View
    • The changing bench is wall mounted and height adjustable.
    • The length of the changing bench is 184cm.
    • The facility hoist is powered overhead and accesses all areas.
  • Shower Details View
    • There is an adjustable shower head which can also be detached.
    • The shower controls are lever mixer.
    • There is no shower seat.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm for the shower, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
  • Other Facilities View
    • There is a height adjustable wash basin.
    • 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.
    • The towel dispenser has a high visual contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 95cm from the floor.
    • A wide paper roll dispenser is available.
    • The height of the wide paper roll dispenser is 98cm.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high visual contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 82cm 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 a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
    • The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
    • The facility has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 107cm and 172cm from the floor.
    • A privacy screen is available.
    • The walls and floor have a low visual contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
    • There is also a mobile hoist in addition to the powered overhead hoist.