Ipswich (Duke Street)
Assessment centre address
Ipswich Assessment Centre (Duke Street)
50 Duke Street
Ipswich
IP3 0AQ
About this centre
Our Ipswich Assessment Centre (Duke Street) is located on the University Campus Suffolk. The assessment centre is accessible by bus and there is car parking close by. The main entrance will be clearly signposted with an Assessment Centre sign.
Assessments carried out at this centre:
- Personal Independence Payment (PIP) assessments
Travelling by bus or coach
The nearest bus stop is on Duke Street, outside the Travelodge hotel, approximately 0.1 miles from the centre. This stop is served by bus number 1 and 2.
Please use an online tool to find further information, such as traveline.
Travelling by train
Ipswich station is approximately 1.5 miles from the centre. As there are no direct connections to the centre, we recommend taking a taxi from outside the station. Please contact Ingeus before you travel to ensure your taxi fare will be reimbursed.
For details of station services and facilities go to National Rail – Find a Station.
Travelling by car
From the A14: Exit the motorway at Junction 57 and follow the signs for Ipswich Central to join the A1189 northbound. At the roundabout, take the 2nd exit to join Nacton Road.
At the end of the road, turn left onto Bishops Hill/ A1156. Continue onto the traffic lights. Turn left onto Pownall Road for 0.1 miles. At the traffic lights the Assessment Centre is almost directly opposite, in between the Aqua Pharmacy and Café Marina. For the car park, turn right and immediately left into University Avenue next to the Café Marina.
There are lots of online route planners to help you plan your door-to-door journey, including:
For further help in planning your journey door-to-door, go to traveline or call 0871 200 22 33.
We do not have an electric car charging point on-site, you can find the nearest options at Zapmap.
Car parking
Parking Pay and display parking is available in the RCP car park opposite the Travelodge, a short distance from the centre (this does not include accessible parking). Enter IP3 0BF in your sat nav for directions to the RCP car park. There are 3 accessible parking bays in University Avenue, a short distance from the centre.
When you arrive
Remember to bring your identification and appointment letter with you.
To enter, press the bell symbol on the intercom.
Other helpful information
This centre has step-free access. There is an accessible toilet available.
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