Disability Resource Centre (DRC)

Wellcome Trust/Cancer Research UK Gurdon Institute

Contact Details

Address

The Henry Wellcome Building,
Tennis Court Road,
Cambridge CB2 1QN

Tel.

01223 334 088

Fax

01223 334 089

Email

info@gurdon.cam.ac.uk

Web

www.gurdon.cam.ac.uk

Access Issues

Contact

Fiona Wardle

Juliet Barrows

Tel.

01223 765 241

01233 766 480

Fax

01223 334 089

Email

fcw27@cam.ac.uk

j.barrows@gurdon.cam.ac.uk

Location, Services and Transport

Old Addenbrooke's Site. See separate entry for Old Addenbrooke's Site. The building is the first on your left after turning into Tennis Court Road from Lensfield Road.

Parking

Two disabled bays, shared with other nearby buildings. One is kept locked to prevent inappropriate usage, so call in advance to reserve.

General Information

Research institute specialising in cancer and developmental biology. The building was completed in 2004, and has generally good access.

Smoking

No smoking anywhere in the building.

Medical facilities

Three first aiders. First aid room shared with Biochemistry.

Emergency procedures

Evacuation chairs fitted. Stairclimber, shared with and located in Department of Biochemistry, and which can go up or down stairs, can be used for evacuation. Trained fire wardens.

Physical Access

Entrances

Gentle zig-zag ramp, with handrail, to main entrance. Automatic entrance door. Low counter at reception.

Number of floors

Five floors in total, including basement.

Lifts and stairs

Large lift to all floors.

Seminar/teaching rooms

Seminar rooms level and spacious, with moveable furniture. Laboratories have level access from lift, but some are cramped. Standard height laboratory benches with lower desks for dry work.

Library

Library mostly online, and can be accessed via computers in IT room.

Computer facilities

Computer room with Apple Macs, proximity card entry, all accessible. Some wireless internet in tea room. Equipment to help with repetitive straing injury can be acquired and has been in the past.

Toilets

Disabled toilets in basement and on level 2.

Common rooms

Small servery for drinks and snacks in tea room, spacious and with moveable furniture. Also small kitchen with high worktop and microwave. Vending machines nearby.

Visual Impairments

Assistance dogs

Assistance dogs may not be allowed due to health and safety and contamination issues — please discuss in advance.

Computer facilities

Software or hardware to help visually impaired users could be acquired if needed.

Large print, Braille and audio

Large print information on prior request. Touch readable buttons and audio information in lift.

Library and magnification equipment

Several photocopiers available. Some labs have magnifying lights.

Signs and wayfinding

Little directional signage. All visitors are escorted round the building.

Other

• Area outside the building is lit automatically at night.
• All stairs are marked and have continuous handrails.

Hearing Impairments

Induction loops

Induction loops in tea room (sometimes used as a seminar room) and at reception.

Other

• Sensory fire pagers are available from reception.
• Some traffic noise from Tennis Court Road.
• Most offices and rooms are carpeted and softly furnished.

Specific Learning Difficulties and Mental Health Issues

Arrangements for members with Specific Learning Difficulties are on an individual basis, in conjunction with the Disability Resource Centre. Discuss your needs with the Disability Liaison Officers.