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Summary

• This guide was created in November 2022.
• There are public transport links within 200m of the venue.
• The venue shares another venue's parking.
• A designated drop off point is not available.
• The most accessible entrance is the main entrance to the left of the building.
• There is step free access at this entrance.
• This entrance has a mix of double and single doors.
• The door is automatic.
• There is step-free access throughout the building.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the tills, the customer service counter, the paint mixing counter and the Trade Point counter.
• 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.
• Female and male standard toilet facilities can be found at the rear of the store.
• Baby changing facilities can be found within the Accessible Toilet at the rear of the store.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located Immediately ahead as you enter the 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), heavy duty (heavy garden) and flat-bed.
• 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 on Trimdon Street.
• The nearest train station is Sunderland.
• For more information on Northern Rail services please click here (opens new tab).
• The nearest underground/overground station is Trimdon.
• For more information on GRN subway services please click here (opens new tab).

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Parking

• The store has shared 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 10m from the entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Clearly marked parent and child parking bays are.
• There are no Load and Go parking spaces available.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located directly in 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 230cm x 465cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side only.
  • The hatched zone is at least 120cm.
• Access from the Car Park View
  • The entrance is clearly visible from the car park.

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Approach (From Beach Street)

• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
• There is a slope with a steep gradient on approach.

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Approach (From Car Park)

• The surface of the approach is tarmac and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 86cm and are 90cm high.
• The bollards have an visual identification band which contrasts with.

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Entrance (Main)

• This information is for the entrance located at the left hand side of the store.
• The entrance area/door is not clearly signed.
• There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 195cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 190cm.

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Entrance (Collections)

• This information is for the entrance located ahead after main entrance.
• The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
• There are bollards with low colour contrast and no visual identification band in front of the entrance.
• The minimum width between the bollards is 152cm.
• There is step-free access at this entrance.
• There is a single automatic door.
• The width of the opening is 150cm.

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Entrance (TradePoint)

• This information is for the entrance located to the right 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 step-free access at this entrance.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 205cm.

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• Comments View
  • The Trade Point area and counter can also be accessed via open entrance from the interior of the right hand side of the main store.

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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 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 internal.
• This area can be found to the left hand side of the store.
• There are double automatic doors to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 175cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are good.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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 all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (Garden Centre exterior)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found to the left hand side of the store.
• There are double automatic doors to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 215cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• The flooring surface is not smooth and even due to uneven concrete.
• The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
• There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Area (Builders Yard)

• The area is external.
• This area can be found to the left hand side of the store.
• There are double automatic doors to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 215cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the.
• The lighting levels in this area are varied.
• Wayfinding signage is not provided.
• 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 all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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Planning Area (Kitchens and Bathrooms)

• The planning area is located to the rear centre of the store.
• There is step-free access to the planning area.
• There is not a clear unobstructed route to the planning area.
• The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
• The standard height for desks is 75cm.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
• The area has a clearly signed 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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Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located at the rear left of the store .
• This accessible toilet is approximately 60m from the 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 low colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 80cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 206cm x 255cm 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 141cm (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 backrest 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 95cm.
• 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, a horizontal grab rail on the door and a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
• There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
• The following have a high colour contrast with their surroundings: the floor, the dropdown rail, all grab rails, the toilet roll holder and the hand dryer.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat and the internal door.
• 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 116cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 80cm.
• The coat hooks for seated users are at the recommended height.

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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 (Female and Male)

• This toilet is located at the rear left hand side of the store .
• This toilet is approximately 60m from the entrance.
• There is step-free access into the toilet.
• There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the toilet door.
• The male and female standard toilets were surveyed.
• The colour contrast between the external toilet door and wall is low for both female and male.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.

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Counter (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located Straight ahead after you enter the store.
• The counter is approximately 45m from the 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 low.
• The counter is 105cm high.
• There is an assistance button which is 115cm from the floor.
• The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• Colleagues are trained to use the hearing system.

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Counter (Collections)

• The counter is located directly ahead as you enter the store from left hand entrance.
• The counter is approximately 10m from the entrance.
• The counter is 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 varied.
• The counter is 107cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Kitchen and Bathroom collection point)

• The counter is located at the rear of the store.
• The counter is approximately 60m from the entrance.
• Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the entrance.
• There is step-free access to the counter.
• The counter has windows, TVs and glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
• The lighting levels at the counter are low.
• The counter is 108cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• There is an assistance button which is 120cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (Timber Cutting)

• The counter is located at the rear right hand side of the store.
• The counter is approximately 60m from the 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.
• There is an assistance button which is 130cm from the floor.
• The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.

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Counter (TradePoint)

• The counter is located immediately to the right after the TradePoint entrance.
• The counter is approximately 12m from the TradePoint entrance.
• The counter is 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 low.
• The counter is 108cm high.
• There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
• The counter has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• Colleagues are trained to use the hearing system.

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Exit

• This information is for the exit located to the right hand side of the store front.
• The exit area/door is clearly signed.
• There are security barriers before the exit.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 188cm.
• A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
• There is step-free access at this exit.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 185cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 204cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.

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Counter (Flooring)

• The counter is located to the left hand side of the storw.
• The counter is approximately 50m from the 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 low.
• 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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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located Immediately to the right 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 checkout is 82cm 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 has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.
• Self-Service Checkout(s) View
  • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkouts vary between 110cm and 125cm.
  • 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.