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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 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 ambulant 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 at the rear of the store.
• Baby changing facilities can be found within the accessible toilet.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located collections counter.
• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located collections counter.
• The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
• The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, wheelchair attachable, board carrier (A-frame), 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 in Ann Street.
• The nearest train station is Northwich.
• For more information on train services and timetables 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 12m from the mainnentrance.
• Parking charges apply for all users (including Blue Badge holders).
• Free parking for all users is limited to 3hrs.
• Parent and Child bays are clearly marked and signed.
• 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 420cm x 470cm.
  • There is no hatched zone.
  • 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.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and concrete tiles.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 133cm 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 (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 colour contrast and a visual identification band in front of the entrance.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 133cm.
• A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 154cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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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 colour 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 external.
• This area can be found to the right beyond the main entrance.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 160cm.
• 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 colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Design Area)

• The planning area is located to the rear left hand corner of the store.
• There is step-free access to the planning area.
• 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 92cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There is a mixture of seating with and without 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 9m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The lighting levels at the counter are varied.
• The counter is 106cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 106cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter for seated users has no clear knee recess.
• 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 (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
• The counter is approximately 40m 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 varied.
• 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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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located beyond the main entrance to the left.
• 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 82cm high.
  • The checkout for seated users is 65cm 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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Accessible Toilet (Right Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located to the rear right hand corner of the store.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 54m from the main 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 colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 88cm.
• The door has a twist lock.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 174cm x 235cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the right of the toilet but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a lever flush on the transfer side.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
• The toilet has a cistern to lean back against.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder and the wash basin.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 80cm.
• 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 colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, the floor, the hand dryer, all grab rails, the dropdown rail, the toilet seat and the toilet roll holder.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
• The height of the wash basin is 79cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
• There is a shelf located where it is reachable.
• The shelf is positioned between 85cm and 105cm and does not have minimum dimensions of 12.5cm x 40cm.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin with lid and a sanitary 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 94cm.

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Standard Toilet

• There is no standard toilet, but the accessible toilet can be used by everyone.

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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 158cm.
• 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 145cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
• There are bollards with high colour contrast and a visual identification band beyond the exit.