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Disabled Access Guide for Restaurant
Helmore Building
Anglia Ruskin University
East Road
Cambridge
CB1 1PT
Tel: 0845 271 3333
Email: answers@anglia.ac.uk
Web: http://www.anglia.ac.uk
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Opening Times
| Day | Opening Times |
|---|---|
| Monday | 08:30 - 15:00 |
| Tuesday | 08:30 - 15:00 |
| Wednesday | 08:30 - 15:00 |
| Thursday | 08:30 - 15:00 |
| Friday | 08:30 - 15:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Location
The venue is situated within the centre of the campus.
This venue is situated in Cambridge.
The nearest mainline Railway Station is Cambridge.
There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
The Restaurant is located on the ground floor of the Helmore Building.
Parking
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 at the back of the venue.
The car park type is open air/surface.
Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
There are 4 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 5m x 3m (16ft 4in x 9ft 10in).
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.
There is a dropped kerb/non stepped access from the car park to the venue.
The dropped kerb does not have tactile paving.
The patron does not have to cross a road.
The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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 (Main Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building, on East Road.
There is not level access to the service.
The main doors open automatically.
The doors are single width.
The door opening is 84cm (2ft 9in) wide.
The automatic door is touch pad operated, and opens towards you.
This is the main entrance for the Cambridge Campus.
Level Change (Main Entrance)
There is a ramp or slope to access this area/service.
The ramp or slope is located either side of 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.
There are steps to access this area/service.
The steps are located in front of the entrance.
There are 11 steps to the area/service.
The steps are clearly marked.
The steps are medium.
The steps do have handrails.
The handrails are in the centre.
The ramp to the right as you face the entrance, from Bradmore Street, has a handrail on the right hand side going up.
Outside Access (Restaurant Entrance)
This information is for the entrance located on the ground floor.
There is level access to the service.
The main doors open towards you (pull).
The doors are double width.
The doors are heavy.
The door opening is 152cm (4ft 11in) wide.
Inside Access
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 medium.
Motorised scooters are allowed in public parts of the venue.
Customers cannot charge scooters or wheelchairs at the venue.
The area to the left as you enter the Restaurant is a social space and remains open as a common room and seating area after the restaurant is closed.
It also contains a bar and is used by the Students' Union for social events some evenings.
Restaurant / Bar
The following information is for the restaurant.
Food or drinks are ordered from the service counter.
Food or drinks can be brought to the table.
There is not a lowered section at the service counter.
No tables are permanently fixed.
No chairs are permanently fixed.
Some chairs have armrests.
The nearest table is 5m (16ft 4in) from the Restaurant entrance.
The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm (2ft 3in).
The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 72cm (2ft 4in).
There is ample room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
Menus are available hand held.
Menus are not available in Braille.
Menus are not available in large print.
Picture menus are not available.
Menus are clearly written.
Menus are presented in contrasting colours.
The type of food served here is main meals and snacks.
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 tactile signage on or near the toilet door.
There is pictorial signage on or near the toilet door.
The adapted toilet is 22m (24yd) from the restaurant entrance.
The adapted toilet is located in the corridor on the right hand side of the common room area, next to the bar.
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 by sliding.
The door is locked by a twist lock.
The width of the adapted toilet door is 85cm (2ft 9in).
The door is light.
The dimensions of the adapted toilet are 130cm x 167cm (4ft 3in x 5ft 5in).
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 97cm (3ft 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.
No emergency alarm is fitted in the cubicle.
Disposal facilities are not available in the cubicle.
There is a coat hook.
The coat hook is not within 120cm (3ft 11in) from floor level.
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 not a shelf within the adapted toilet.
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 118cm (3ft 10in) high.
There is a toilet roll holder.
The toilet roll holder can be reached from seated on the toilet.
The toilet roll holder is placed higher than 100cm.
The toilet roll holder is 113cm (3ft 8in) high.
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 medium.
Standard Toilet
Availability and Location of Standard Toilets
Standard toilets are available.
Access to Standard Female and Male Toilets
The female and male toilets are located in the corridor next to the adapted toilet.
The female and male toilets are 24m (26yd) from the restaurant entrance.
Inside the venue, there is level access to the female and male toilet.
Lighting levels are medium.
Additional Information
Staff do 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.
Plastic cups are available.
Plastic cutlery is available.
Drinking straws are not available on request.
The photograph shows some of the sofas and coffee tables in the common room area of the Restaurant.
