What Happens When I Come To Cambridge
Cambridge Visit
Usually, when we invite you to come to Cambridge for further studies, it is because we have identified a possible genetic cause for you or your child’s severe weight problem.
When you are with us, we are able to explain what we have found in more detail and answer any questions you may have. We can also tell your more about our work and how you can help us.
We ask you to help us with some further tests in order to learn as much as possible about the gene and how it may affect such things as how your body handles the food you eat and the various hormones released into your blood. It is in this way, by seeing as many people as possible with a particular gene problem, we can build up a picture of how it works in the body.
We hope that our work with families may in time lead to effective treatments.
Where will I stay?
You will stay in the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre (CCRC) at Addenbrooke’s Hospital, Cambridge. This is not like a regular hospital ward, being more private and with all rooms having en-suite facilities, wifi, satellite TV and DVD players. Games consoles are available and there is also a playroom and a lounge area.
Take a look at our video below and find out what happens when you come to Cambridge.
What happens after the appointment in Cambridge?
We will write to your referring doctor with a summary of the assessment that we did here in Cambridge, including any advice given and any plans that have been made for further investigations or follow up. You will usually be sent a letter summarising your results. If anything is unclear, you should contact your doctor or a member of our team.
When will we get the results?
Although some test results may come back in a few days, other results may take several months. The test results will be sent to your/ your child’s doctor.
How to find us
The Translational Research Facility is situated in the Cambridge Clinical Research Centre on Keith Day Road, which is next to the Addenbrooke’s Treatment Centre, and part of the Cambridge Biomedical Centre. Please make yourself known to the Reception Desk on arrival.
Bus. Regular bus services, including the Guided Busway, Citi 1 and Citi 7 services, run between the city centre, bus station, railway station and Addenbrooke’s Hospital.
Car. There is limited on-site car parking for staff and visitors, so we suggest you use the nearby park-and-ride facility if possible. If you are arriving from the North of the city there is a park and ride centre based in Trumpington, if you are arriving from the South there is a site a Babraham. The Trumpington site offers the Guided Busway to the hospital and the Babraham site offers the double decker bus service.
If you do need to travel by car the most convenient car park is the Car Park 2.
If you are using any type of route finder the postcode CB2 0QQ will direct you to the hospital site. Up to date travel and parking can be found on the hopsital website.
Cycling. Cycle parking is available outside the main entrance to the CCRC building on Keith Day Road.
Rail. There are frequent train services to Cambridge Station from London King’s Cross or London Liverpool Street. Citi 1 and Citi 7 buses stop outside the train station and go directly to Addenbrooke’s Hospital. Alternatively, a taxi to the TRF will cost about £12 (journey time about 20 minutes).
Up to date information can be found on the hospital website: How to get here