Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Derby Road (Ipswich).
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is 1 other entrance.
- There is step-free level access at the other entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways and permanent physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system.
- You can borrow or hire the following equipment: a manual wheelchair.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the left as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
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Public Parking
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- There is a public car park located at the front of the store.
- The name of the car park is Ramsomes Park.
- Designated Blue Badge parking bays are available in the car park.
- Electric vehicle charging points are available in the car park.
Main Entrance
- This entrance is located to the left front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- 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 225cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 180cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There are fixed barriers at the entrance.
- The maximum width between them is 174cm.
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 over 180cm.
- Some of the aisles are obstructed by product displays and overflow products.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
- There is 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 the Customer Collection point, next to checkouts.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
Counter (Kitchen and Bathroom Design)
- The counter is located in the centre of the store.
- The distance from the entrance is 50m.
- 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 101cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- 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 vary due to the size of the space.
- 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 high stools.
Counter (Timber Cutting)
- The counter is located at the rear, after the TradePoint entrance.
- The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 80m.
- 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 78cm.
- 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 is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Paint Mixing)
- The counter is located in the centre of the store.
- The distance from the main entrance is 65m.
- 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 106cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 77cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Counter (Collections)
- The counter is located to the right, as you enter via the main entrance.
- The distance from the entrance is 65m.
- 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 96cm.
- 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.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 101cm.
- 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.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Staffed Checkouts
- The staffed checkout area is located to the right, after the main entrance.
- The store has payment counters.
- There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
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Payment Counter
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the left of the checkouts.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 83cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 65cm.
- 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 89cm.
- 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 were even at the time of the survey.
Self-Service Checkouts
- The self-service checkout area is located to the right, as you enter the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
- The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
- Lowered self-service touchscreens are not available.
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Standard Touchscreens
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- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 85cm.
- The height of the loading area is 61cm.
- The height of the packing area is 81cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 78cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
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Scanner Touchscreens
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- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 103cm to 120cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 78cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- Assistance is available at the scanner shop self-serve touchscreens.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left, after the TradePoint entrance.
- The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 50m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 200cm (width) x 216cm (depth).
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 140cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the 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 high 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 105cm 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 72cm 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 wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 104cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
- There is a mirror.
- There is an unobstructed shelf.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 120cm and 160cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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 200cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Entrance (TradePoint)
- This entrance is located to the far right of the building.
- 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 192cm.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
Counter (TradePoint)
- The counter is located to the right, as you enter via the TradePoint entrance.
- The distance from the TradePoint entrance is 6m.
- 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 198cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 73cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 118cm.
- The payment machine is moveable.
- There is a fixed hearing assistance system which is not clearly signed.
- The hearing assistance system could not be tested at the time of the survey.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls or windows.
