Contact Details
- Address
- Level 4, A Block, Box 167, Addenbrooke's Hospital,
Hills Road,
Cambridge CB2 2QQ - Tel.
- 01223 336 946
- Fax
- 01223 216 926
- Website
- http://www.neurosurg.cam.ac.uk/
Access Issues
- Contact
- Enquiries desk
- Tel.
- 01223 336 946
- Fax
- 01223 216 926
- jdpsecretary@medschl.cam.ac.uk
Location, Services and Transport
Addenbrooke's Site, in main hospital building. See separate entry for Addenbrooke's Site.
General Information
Part of the Department of Clinical Neurosciences.
Smoking
No smoking anywhere on the Addenbrooke's Site.
Medical facilities
First Aider in Department. Located within hospital building.
Emergency procedures
Hospital is divided into fire-proof compartments and in the event of a continuous alarm, you should move to an area where the continuous alarm is not sounding. If you are in the Neurosciences Department on level 4, you should go down to level 3. Fire tours given to all members.
Physical Access
Entrances
Level access from lifts in main hospital building, through heavy double doors. Keypad entry.
Number of floors
Located on fourth floor. There are some facilities on level three.
Lifts and stairs
Large lifts to all floors.
Lecture theatres
Small lecture theatre in the Neurosciences Department (signposted ‘Spur B’) on level 2 of the main hospital. Tiered seating, but level access to the front and space for wheelchairs or other chairs.
Seminar/teaching rooms
Offices are rather small and cramped, but all accessible. Laboratory facilities have keypad entrance, and are again rather cramped but accessible to wheelchair users.
Library
Small, unstaffed Neurosciences Library on level 2 of the main hospital. Some high shelves, but plenty of workspace - ask in the nearby offices if you need assistance.
Computer facilities
Members have their own computers. Central computer facilities are located in the School of Clinical Medicine.
Toilets
Plenty of disabled toilets in the hospital.
Common rooms
Small kitchen area, rather cramped and difficult for wheelchair users.
Visual Impairments
Assistance dogs
Please discuss in advance if you want to bring your assistance dog into the building, as it is a clinical facility.
Computer facilities
Currently no special hardware or software for visually impaired users. Some could be acquired if necessary.
Large print, Braille and audio
Large print information on prior request.
Library and magnification equipment
Photocopier available.
Signs and wayfinding
Ask for assistance if you need help finding the Department, as the hospital can be rather complicated.
Other
- Good lighting generally.
Hearing Impairments
Induction loops
No induction loops currently.
Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues
Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Accessibility and Disability Resource Centre. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officer.
The information on this page is the responsibility of the Department of Neurosurgery. The ADRC updates information as it is recevied from the Department. To ensure the information contained here is current, please check with the Department of Neurosurgery.