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Summary

• This guide was created in August 2023.
• There are 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 store entrance.
• There is step free access at this entrance.
• This entrance has double doors.
• The doors are 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.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby change facilities are available.
• Right hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the rear left of the store.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found to the rear left of the store.
• Baby changing facilities can be found to the rear left of the store.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the left as you enter the store.
• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located to the left as you enter the store.
• The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame) and flat-bed.
• Documents/information can be provided in: large print on request.
• An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
• Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.

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Public Transport

• Please click here for opening times and directions to this store.
• There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the venue.
• The nearest bus stop is located Britton Way.
• The nearest train station is Clacton-on-Sea.
• For more information on Greater Anglia rail services please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has its own parking facilities which do not need to be booked in advance.
• Blue Badge parking is available.
• Blue Badge parking is clearly marked and signed.
• The nearest designated Blue Badge parking bay is approximately 6m from the entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are available.
• There are no 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 6 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 460cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side and to the rear.
  • The dimensions of other designated Blue Badge parking bays vary in size.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.
  • There is a road to cross with dropped kerbs, but no tactile paving.
  • The need to cross the road only applies to some standard parking bay There is a slight ramp on the approach on the pedestrian walkway from distant standard parking bays.

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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 130cm and are 90cm high.
• The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the paving.
• There is step-free access on approach.

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Entrance

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
• 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 is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is an open entrance.
• The width of the opening is 250cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 125cm.

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• Comments View
  • There are similar initial entry points on both sides of the entrance lobby.

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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 not unobstructed.
• There is low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found to the right as you enter 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 227cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven concrete.
• The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
• There is low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (TradePoint)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found to the far left as you enter the store.
• There are no doors at this entrance to access this area from the shop.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
• The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
• There is low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is a browse and order point in the area.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located to the rear left of the store as you enter.
• There is step-free access to the planning area.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
• The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 78cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are seats with armrests on both sides.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located ahead as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 35m from the entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The counter is placed in front of a patterned background.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 76cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 116cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located to the left as you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 20m from the entrance.
• The counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are good.
• The counter is 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 70cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter for seated users has a clear knee recess.
• There is an assistance button which is 120cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located to the right centre of the store.
• The service is approximately 75m from the 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 good.
• There is an assistance button which is 90cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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• Comments View
  • The assistance bell was out of order on the date of survey ( 17/8/23 ).

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located to the left as you enter the store.
• There is step-free access to the checkout area.
• The checkout area is clearly signed.
• The lighting levels at the checkout area are moderate to good.
• 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.
  • 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 90cm and 145cm.
  • 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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Toilet with Adaptations

• This accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the store.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 80m from the 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 82cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 195cm x 250cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet.
• The lateral transfer space is 120cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
• There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The toilet does not have a backrest or a cistern to lean back against.
• 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 103cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin and a horizontal grab rail on the door.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a high visual contrast with their surroundings: all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the hand dryer, the floor and the toilet roll holder.
• The following have a less clear visual contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the internal door.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it is not at a recommended height and may not be reachable.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 105cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 95cm.
• The cubicle also has: a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The cubicle does not have a full length 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 90cm.

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Standard Toilet

• This toilet is located to the rear left of the store .
• This toilet is approximately 80m from the 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.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located beyond 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 194cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors is an open exit.
• The width of the opening is 250cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
• There are bollards with low visual contrast and a visual identification band beyond the exit.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 130cm.