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Summary

• This guide was created in August 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 only entrance.
• There is step free access at this entrance.
• This entrance has more than one set of 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 not available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby change facilities are available.
• Right hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, just before the café.
• Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, just before the café.
• Baby changing facilities can be found to the right of the store after you enter, just before the café, in the left hand transfer space accessible toilet.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the centre left after you enter the store.
• There is a collection point available at this store.
• The collection point is located to the centre left after you enter the store.
• 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, board carrier (A-frame) and flat-bed.
• 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 on Willis Way.
• The nearest train station is Poole.
• For more information on Poole Station 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 main entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Free parking for all users is limited to 2 hours.
• Clearly marked 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 more than 10 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 254cm x 492cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on both sides and to the rear.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• 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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Approach (Main Entrance)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 220cm and are 91cm 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)

• 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 ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
• A width of at least 150cm and There is a slope with a steep gradient .
• The slope does not have handrails.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 209cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 151cm.
• There are automatic swing gates and security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.

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Approach (TradePoint Entrance)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 140cm and are 91cm high.
• The bollards have a visual identification band and contrast visually with the paving.
• There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
• There is a slope with a steep gradient and a width of at least 150cm on approach.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This information is for the entrance located to the left as you face 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 is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 275cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors which open by sliding.
• The width of the opening is 236cm.
• 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.
• The flooring has a very shiny finish which may cause glare or look slippery to some people.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
• There is low colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Eating and Drinking

• This is a café which serves hot and cold meals and snacks.
• There is step-free access.
• There is a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
• Menu types include: written wall menus.
• Menus are easy to read.
• The following are available here: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
• There is background noise here.
• There is not a hearing assistance system.
• There is not a low level counter at the recommended height for wheelchair users.
• The seating area has: room for a wheelchair user, tables which are accessible to wheelchair users, chairs without armrests, armchairs and coffee tables.
• The seating area does not have: a priority table.
• There are some tables which are at a recommended height for wheelchair users.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is internal and external.
• This area can be found to the centre right after you enter the store.
• There are double automatic doors which is permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 186cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• 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 low colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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• Comments View
  • There is a second set of double automatic doors beyond the first set, which open by sliding to a width of 238cm.

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Area (Building Yard)

• The area is internal and external.
• This area can be found to the rear left after you enter the store.
• There are double automatic doors which is permanently held open to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 210cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• 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 low colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Kitchens)

• The planning area is located to the centre left after you enter 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 81cm.
• The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 103cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are high stools only.
• 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 to the centre left after you enter 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 92cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
• There are seats which do not have armrests.
• There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located to the centre left after you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 128m 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 good.
• The counter is 108cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is an assistance button which is 121cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located to the left after you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 10m 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 75cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 115cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located to the left after you enter the store via the TradePoint entrance.
• The counter is approximately 8m 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 108cm high.
• There is not sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Service (Timber Cutting)

• The service is located to the rear left after you enter the store.
• The service is approximately 155m from the main entrance.
• Clear signage for the service is 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 112cm from the floor.
• The service does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located to the left after 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 good.
• The store has: staffed checkouts and self-service checkouts.

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• Staffed Checkout(s) View
  • The checkout is 95cm high.
  • 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 133cm and 149cm.
  • 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 right of the store after you enter, just before the café.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• There is 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 84cm.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 167cm x 229cm 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 105cm (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 46cm.
• The toilet has a cistern to lean back against.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 117cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, a horizontal grab rail on the door, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side and vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the hand dryer, the floor, all grab rails and the internal door.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the toilet roll holder.
• There is no emergency alarm.
• The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 103cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 81cm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The coat hooks for standing users are at the recommended height.
• The coat hooks for seated users are not at the recommended height.
• The cubicle also has: a full length mirror, a waste bin with lid and a sanitary bin.

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Accessible Toilet (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located to the right of the store after you enter, just before the café.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 40m from the main entrance.
• There is step-free access into the accessible toilet.
• There is 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 83cm.
• The door has a lever twist lock.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 165cm x 229cm and it has a turning space of at least 150cm x 150cm.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 103cm (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 45cm.
• The toilet has a cistern to lean back against.
• The following fixtures can be reached from the toilet seat: the toilet roll holder.
• The following fixtures cannot be reached from the toilet seat: the wash basin, the soap dispenser and the hand dryer.
• The height of the toilet roll holder is 116cm.
• The following grab rails are available: a horizontal grab rail on the door, a vertical grab rail on the transfer side, 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 hand dryer, all grab rails, the floor and the dropdown rail.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet roll holder and the toilet seat.
• 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 73cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 104cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 82cm.
• There is not a shelf.
• The cubicle also has: a sanitary bin and a nappy/incontinence items bin.
• The cubicle does not have a mirror, 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 91cm.

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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 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 218cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors are double automatic doors which is permanently open.
• The width of the opening is 202cm.
• 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.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 136cm.