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Summary

• This guide was created in July 2023.
• There are no public transport links within 200m of the venue.
• The venue has its own parking.
• A designated drop off point is not available.
• The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
• There is step free access at this entrance.
• This entrance has double doors.
• The door is automatic.
• There is step-free access throughout the building.
• There is not a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
• Accessible toilet facilities are available, but they do not meet AccessAble's criteria.
• Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby change facilities are available.
• Right hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found beyond the TradePoint entrance to the left.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found beyond the TradePoint entrance to the left.
• Baby changing facilities can be found beyond the TradePoint entrance to the left.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located at the Collections counter.
• There is a home delivery service from this store.
• The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
• The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, shallow (garden), wheelchair attachable, flat-bed and wheeled basket.
• An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
• British Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.
• Irish Sign Language interpreters can be provided on request.

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Public Transport

• Please click here for opening times and directions to this store.
• There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is located Manchester Road - Snipe Way.
• Https://www.stagecoachbus.com/ for bus services and timetables.
• The nearest train station is Guide Bridge.
• For more information on for train services and timetable please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has its own parking facilities.
• Blue Badge parking is available.
• Blue Badge parking is clearly marked and signed.
• The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 24m from the main entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Clearly marked parent and child parking bays are not available.
• There are Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the front of the store.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface is tarmac.
  • Parking spaces are provided on a first come first serve basis.
• Blue Badge Parking View
  • There are 8 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 470cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • There is a road to cross with flush tactile paving.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 135cm and are 90cm high.
• The bollards have an visual identification band which contrasts with.
• There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
• There is a ramp with a slight gradient on approach.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a dark mat or floor marking at this entrance that might be perceived as a hole.
• There are bollards with high visual contrast and a visual identification band in front of the entrance.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 135cm.
• A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient .
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 240cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 200cm.
• There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left hand side as you face the store.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient .
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 270cm.

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Shop

• There is step-free access throughout the shop.
• The lighting levels in the shop are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the shop.
• All flooring in the shop is smooth and even.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
• There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor throughout the shop.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found at the rear of the store.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 220cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (Building Yard)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found beyond the TradePoint entrance to the left.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 270cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Other Floors (Planning Areas)

• Stairs can be used to access other floors.

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• Stairs View
  • The stairs are for public use.
  • The stairs are located on the approach to the planning areas.
  • The stairs are approximately 97m from the main entrance.
  • Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by stairs are Ground and Mezzanine.
  • There are 15+ steps between floors.
  • The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
  • Handrails are at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
  • Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
  • Handrails are easy to grip.
  • Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
  • There is a landing.
  • Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on landings.
  • The lighting levels at the steps are good.

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Lift

• The lift is located at the rear of the store, to the left of the garden centre entrance and is clearly signed.
• The lift is approximately 90m from the main entrance.
• The lift is a standard lift.
• The floors which are accessible by this lift are Ground and Mezzanine.
• Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
• There is a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
• Lift doors do contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
• The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
• The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
• The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is low.
• The clear door width is 100cm.
• The dimensions of the lift are 140cm x 160cm.
• There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
• There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
• There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
• The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
• The lift does have an audible announcer.
• The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
• There is not a hearing loop system.
• The lift does not have Braille markings.
• The lift does have tactile markings.
• The lighting levels in the lift are good.

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Planning Area (Kitchen)

• The planning area is located in the centre of the store on the Mezzanine floor.
• There is step-free access to the planning area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 95cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 73cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are seats which do not have armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Planning Area (Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located in the centre of the store on the Mezzanine floor.
• There is step-free access to the planning area, via lift.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 73cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 95cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are seats which do not have armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located beyond the main entrance, to the left.
• The counter is approximately 38m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The route to the counter is not unobstructed.
• The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
• The counter is 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 71cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter for seated users has sufficient space to write or sign documents and a clear knee recess.
• There is an assistance button which is 108cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Paint Counter)

• The counter is located in the centre of the store.
• The counter is approximately 50m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 105cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 76cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 108cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located at the rear left hand corner of the store.
• The service is approximately 89m from the TradePoint entrance.
• Clear signage for the service is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the service.
• The lighting levels at the service are varied.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located infront of the exit.
• There is step-free access to the checkout area.
• The checkout area is clearly signed.
• The lighting levels at the checkout area are varied.
• The store has: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The staffed checkout has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The checkout is 100cm high.
  • The checkout for seated users is 100cm high.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
  • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 64cm and 150cm.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the self-service checkouts.
  • There is a hand-held scanner.
  • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkouts.

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Checkouts (TradePoint)

• The checkout area is located to either side of the TradePoint entrance.
• There is step-free access to the checkout area.
• The checkout area is clearly signed.
• The lighting levels at the checkout area are varied.
• The store has: staffed checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The staffed checkout is placed in front of a patterned background.
  • The checkout is 105cm high.
  • The checkout for seated users is 92cm high.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the staffed checkout for seated users.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
  • The checkout does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Toilet with Adaptations

• This accessible toilet is located beyond the TradePoint entrance, along the far left hand wall.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 30m from the TradePoint entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• There is a manual door which opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 88cm.
• The door has a twist lock.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm x 155cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 85cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 46cm.
• The toilet has a cistern.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder, the wash basin and the soap dispenser.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 102cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin and a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a high visual contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, all grab rails, the floor, the internal door and the toilet roll holder.
• The following have a less clear visual contrast with their surroundings: the hand dryer.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 98cm.
• The cubicle also has: a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The cubicle does not have a mirror and coat hooks.

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• Baby Changing Facilities View
  • There is a flip down baby change table available at a height of 91 cm.

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Standard Toilet

• This toilet is located along the far left hand side wall.
• This toilet is approximately 30m from the TradePoint entrance.
• There is step-free access into the toilet.
• There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
• The visual contrast between the external toilet door and wall is high for both female and male.
• The wash basin tap type is push.
• Lighting levels are low in the cubicle.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located at the rear of the checkouts.
• The exit area/door is clearly signed.
• There are security barriers before the exit.
• A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
• There is step-free access at this exit.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 218cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 114cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
• There are bollards with high visual contrast and a visual identification band beyond the exit.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 135cm.