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Overview

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• About View
  • View information on opening times.
• Parking and Public Transport View
  • The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
  • The nearest train station is Moss Side.
  • This station has step-free access.
  • For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
• Getting In and Around View
  • There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
  • The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • There are automatic doors along circulation routes.
  • Access throughout may include permanent physical obstructions and moveable physical obstructions.
• Getting Help and Assistance View
  • Seating is available.
  • There are fixed hearing assistance systems.
  • You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print (on request).
  • There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
  • There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.

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Toilet and Changing Facilities

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• Toilet Facilities View
  • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
  • The toilet with adaptations is located in the toilets area at the rear of the store.
  • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
  • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the toilets area at the rear of the store.
• Changing Facilities View
  • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

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Parking

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• Car Park View
  • The car park is located at the front of the store.
  • The car park is open air/surface.
  • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
  • There are 10 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
  • The Blue Badge bays are signposted and have markings which are faded.
  • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 236cm (width) x 434cm (depth).
  • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
  • The width of the marked zone is 106cm.
  • The nearest designated bay is 7m from the main entrance.
  • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
  • There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
• Charges and Restrictions View
  • Parking is free for all users.
• Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
  • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
• Drop-off Point View
  • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

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Entrance (Main Entrance)

• This entrance is located at the front of the store.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 209cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.
• The maximum width between them is 167cm.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This entrance is located at the front of the store.
• The entrance area is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
• There is step-free level access at the entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 235cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are security barriers at the entrance.

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Shop Floor

• There is step-free level access throughout.
• The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
• The majority of product aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
• Some of the aisles are obstructed by additional stock, product bins and displays.
• Some flooring is shiny.
• The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
• There may be background noise.
• There is wayfinding, product and overhead signage.
• Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
• The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
• Customers can obtain online items from at the collection point.
• Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located near the checkouts at the front of the store.
• The distance from the main entrance is 25m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

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Counter (Bathroom Design Space)

• The counter is located at the centre of the store.
• The distance from the main entrance is 18m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 102cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
• The height of the lowered section is 81cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Counter (Kitchen Design Space)

• The counter is located at the rear of the store.
• The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 83cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
• The height of the lowered section is 79cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
• There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
• Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and sofas.
• Furniture available in this area includes: desks.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located at the centre of the store.
• The distance from the main entrance is 23m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 109cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 76cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

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Counter (Timber Cutting)

• The counter is located at the rear-left of the store.
• The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 17m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 109cm.
• There is not a lowered section at the counter.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
• There is a button at a height of 116cm to call for assistance.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located on the left as you enter.
• The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 5m.
• The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
• There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
• There is step-free level access to the counter.
• The height of the counter is 108cm.
• There is a lowered section at the counter.
• The height of the lowered section is 72cm.
• The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The card payment machine is at a height of 112cm.
• The payment machine is moveable.
• There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
• The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
• There may be background noise in this area.
• The flooring is shiny.
• Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.

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Staffed Checkouts

• The staffed checkout area is located near the exit.
• The store has standard basket only checkouts.
• There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.

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• Basket Checkouts View
  • Signage is not provided for the basket checkouts.
  • The height of the loading area is 83cm.
  • The height of the packing area is 65cm.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 96cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.

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Self-Service Checkouts

• The self-service checkout area is located near the exit.
• There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
• The store has self-service touchscreens for basket and trolley combined shops.
• Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.

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• Standard Touchscreens View
  • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket and trolley shop touchscreen.
  • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 129cm to 147cm from the floor.
  • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
  • The height of the scanner is 114cm.
  • The height of the loading area is 65cm.
  • The height of the packing area is 83cm.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 115cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

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• Location View
  • The toilet surveyed is located on the right-hand side of the store.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 28m.
• Route View
  • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
  • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
• Access View
  • There is step-free level access into the facility.
  • There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
  • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
  • The door requires effort to open.
  • The width of the opening is 86cm.
  • The door has a locking handle.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
• Dimensions and Features View
  • The dimensions of the cubicle are 300cm (width) x 219cm (depth).
  • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
  • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
  • The lateral transfer space is 236cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
  • There is an elbow pad flush for the toilet.
  • The flush is on the non-transfer side.
  • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
  • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
  • The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
  • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
  • The toilet roll holder is 117cm from the floor.
  • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
  • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
  • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
  • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
  • There is a soap dispenser, however it is not wall mounted.
  • There is not a towel dispenser.
  • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
  • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
  • The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
  • There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
  • There is a long mirror.
  • There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
  • The shelf meets the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
  • The cubicle has a waste bin, a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • There are multiple coat hooks.
  • The coat hooks are 104cm and 167cm from the floor.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • There is an alternative wash basin 80cm from the floor.

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Exit

• The exit area is clearly signed.
• There is step-free level access at the exit.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The doors open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 170cm.
• The doors have a low colour contrast.
• There are 168cm wide security barriers at the exit.