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Disabled Access Guide for Medical Centre
Anglia Ruskin University
1st Floor, Room 101
Mumford Building, East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
Tel: 01223 363271 Ext 2251
Fax: 0845 196 2251
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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Introduction
The Medical Centre is located on the 1st floor of Mumford Building.
Access to the Medical Centre is either through Ruskin Building (accessible route) or through Mumford Building (stepped access).
Opening Times (Medical Centre)
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Monday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Tuesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Tuesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Wednesday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Thursday | 14:00 - 17:00 |
| Friday | 09:00 - 13:00 |
| Friday | 14:00 - 16:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in the Cambridge Campus.
The venue is not on a road with a steep gradient.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
Parking (Ruskin Building)
This venue does have its own car park.
Parking is not free for all users.
Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
The car park is outside the Bryant Building.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 2 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 3.5m x 5m (11ft 5in x 16ft 4in).
The nearest designated bay is 56m (61yd) from the Ruskin Building - Main Entrance.
The furthest designated bay is 59m (64yd) from the Ruskin Building - Main Entrance.
The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
The car park surface is tarmac.
The patron does have to cross a road.
The road is not generally busy.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
There is not a designated drop off point.
Parking on campus is for staff permit holders only.
Visiting Blue Badge holders requiring on site parking should contact the university in advance.
Outside Access (Ruskin Building - Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located next to the rear of the Mumford Building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 86cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The automatic doors are push pad operated and open towards you.
Level Change (Ruskin Building - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
There is a level landing at the top of the ramp.
The ramp has a handrail on the left hand side going up.
Level Change (Ruskin Building)
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located to the left, just inside the main entrance.
There are 3 steps to the area/service.
The lighting levels at the steps are medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do not have handrails.
There is a standard and/or platform lift to access this area/service.
Lift (Platform Lift - Ruskin Building)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located to the left of the main entrance as you enter.
The lift is a platform lift.
The platform lift accesses a small level change.
The lift is 2m (6ft 6in) from the Ruskin Building - Main Entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 0.85m x 1m (2ft 9in x 3ft 3in).
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
The lift does not have Braille markings.
A key is required to operate this lift, which is available from the Medical Centre.
Please contact the centre in advance if you need to use this lift.
Lift (Ruskin Building - Main Entrance)
There is a lift for public use.
The lift is located next to the main entrance.
The lift is a standard lift.
The floors which are accessible by this lift are G-1-2.
The lift is 6m (19ft 8in) from the Ruskin Building - Main Entrance.
Staff do need to be notified for use of the lift.
The dimensions of the lift are 1.03m x 1.5m (3ft 4in x 4ft 11in).
The clear door width is 91cm.
There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
The controls for the lift are within reach for a wheelchair user.
The lighting level in the lift is medium.
A key is required to operate this lift which is available from the Medical Centre.
Please contact the centre in advance if you need to use this lift.
Inside Access (First Floor Link)
There is level access to the service.
The lighting levels are medium.
The link between the Ruskin and Mumford buildings is on the 1st floor via double heavy doors, 144cm wide.
The link is located to the left as you exit the lift.
Outside Access (Mumford Building - Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are double width.
The door opening is 180cm (5ft 10in) wide.
There is a second set of doors.
The doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are permanently held open.
The door opening is 170cm (5ft 6in) wide.
The automatic doors are push pad operated and open towards you.
Level Change (Mumford Building - Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located in front of the entrance.
The ramp or slope is moderate.
The ramp or slope is permanent.
Other Floors (Mumford Building)
The floors which are accessible by stairs are G-1.
There are 15+ steps between floors.
The lighting level is medium.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium height.
The steps do have handrails.
The steps have a handrail on both sides.
There is a landing.
Outside Access (Medical Centre Entrance)
There is level access to the service.
Level access is via lift.
The main doors open away from you (push).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 154cm (5ft ) wide.
Reception
The reception desk is 3m (9ft 10in) from the Medical Centre entrance.
There is level access to reception from the entrance.
The reception desk is high.
The desk has a lowered section.
Lighting levels are bright.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
Inside Access (Medical Centre)
There is level access to the service.
There is not a hearing assistance system.
This venue does not play background music.
The lighting levels are varied.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Adapted Toilet
There are adapted toilets within this venue designated for public use.
Location of and access to adapted toilets
The toilet is not for the sole use of disabled people.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 8m (26ft 2in) from the Medical Centre entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the corridor, to the left of reception.
There is level access to the adapted toilet.
Features and dimensions of adapted toilets
This is a unisex toilet.
A key is not required for the adapted toilet.
The door opens inwards.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 88cm (2ft 10in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 168cm x 240cm (5ft 6in x 7ft 10in).
Floor manoeuvring space is clear in the adapted toilet.
There is a lateral transfer space.
As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
The lateral transfer space is 128cm (4ft 2in).
There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
There is a flush on the transfer side.
The tap type is lever.
There is a mixer tap.
There is not a functional emergency alarm available.
It is tied up and out of reach (higher than 10cm (4in) from floor).
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is not a coat hook.
Position of fixtures in adapted toilets
Wall mounted rails are available.
As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rails are on both sides.
There is a shelf within the adapted toilet.
The shelf is not higher than 100cm (3ft 3in).
There are mirrors in the adapted toilet.
Mirrors are placed at a lower level or at an angle for ease of use.
The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm (1ft 6in).
There is a hand dryer.
The hand dryer cannot be reached from seated on the toilet.
The hand dryer is placed higher than 100cm.
The hand dryer is 101cm (3ft 3in) high.
There is not a towel dispenser.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is not placed higher than 100cm.
There is a sink.
The sink can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The sink is not placed higher than 74cm.
Colour contrast and lighting in adapted toilets
The contrast between the internal door and wall is good.
The contrast between the external door and wall is good.
The contrast between the grab rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the drop down rails and wall is good.
The contrast between the walls and floor is good.
Lighting levels are bright.
This toilet is also used as a standard toilet for Medical Centre users.
There are also standard toilets located on the first floor of the Mumford Building.
Additional Information
Staff do not receive disability awareness training.
Documents can be requested in Braille.
Documents can be requested in large print.
Registered assistance dogs are welcomed.
A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not generally on duty.
This service can be requested.
Staff are Text Relay aware.
