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Summary

• This guide was created in September 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 entrance.
• There is ramped/sloped 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, but they do not meet AccessAble's criteria.
• Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are available.
• Baby change facilities are available.
• Ambulant toilet facilities can be found at the front right of the store, inside the accessible toilet.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found at the front right of the store.
• Baby changing facilities can be found at the front right of the store, inside the accessible toilet.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located next to the checkouts.
• 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, 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 not available.

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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 Clifton Bridge North, on Queens Drive.
• The nearest train station is Nottingham.
• For more information on train services to and from this location please click here (opens new tab).
• The nearest tram station is Meadows Embankment.
• For more information on Tram 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 TradePoint entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Free parking for all users is limited to 4 hours.
• Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are available.
• There are Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located in front of the building.
  • 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 7 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 230cm x 482cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides but not to the rear.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
  • 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.
  • Potential obstacles between the Blue Badge parking and the entrance include a marked car park crossing point.

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Entrance (Main)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front left 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient and a width of at least 150cm .
• The slope does not have handrails.
• There is an open entrance which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 238cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 188cm.
• 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 at the front right of the store.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• 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 250cm.
• 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 good.
• 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 good colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Planning Area (Kitchens)

• The planning area is located in the centre of the store.
• 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 76cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 97cm.
• 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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Planning Area (Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located in the centre of the store.
• 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 89cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 70cm.
• 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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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is external.
• 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 231cm.
• 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.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (Building Yard)

• The area is internal.
• This area can be found at the far right of the store.
• There are double automatic doors which are permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 230cm.
• 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 flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven concrete.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is poor colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Counter (Click & Collect)

• The counter is located next to the checkouts.
• The counter is approximately 18m from the main 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 83cm 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 123cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located in the centre of the store.
• The counter is approximately 35m 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 107cm high.
• The counter for seated users is 76cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 117cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located at the front right of the store.
• The counter is approximately 2m from the TradePoint 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 110cm 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 sufficient space to write or sign documents.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located to the far right of the store.
• The service is approximately 15m 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 good.
• There is an assistance button which is 106cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Accessible Toilet

• This accessible toilet is located at the front right of the store.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 14m 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 good colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 86cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 146cm x 170cm 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 75cm (from the side of the toilet pan to the wall).
• There is a push button flush in the centre of the cistern.
• There is a lid attached to the toilet seat.
• The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 43cm.
• The toilet has 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 101cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side and a vertical grab rail on the non transfer side.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a good colour contrast with their surroundings: the internal door, all grab rails, the floor and the toilet roll holder.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the hand dryer.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm but it was tied up at the time of the survey.
• The height of the wash basin is 78cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the hand dryer is 107cm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle also has: 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 96cm.

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Standard Toilet

• This toilet is located at the front right of the store.
• This toilet is approximately 12m 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 female toilet was surveyed.
• There is also a male toilet in the same location.
• The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is good for both female and male.
• The wash basin tap type is push.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located at the front centre of 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 good.
• The store has: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The checkout is 83cm 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 86cm and 136cm.
  • 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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Exit

• This information is for the exit located at the front centre of the store.
• 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 ramped/sloped access at this exit.
• A width of at least 150cm and There is a ramp with a slight gradient .
• The slope does not have handrails.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 203cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors is an open exit which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 236cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.