Access Guide
Summary
- This guide was created in July 2023.
- There are public transport links within 200m of the venue.
- The venue does not have its own parking.
- A designated drop off point is not available.
- The most accessible entrance is the at the front of the store, off Tooting High Street.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
- This entrance has double doors.
- The doors are automatic.
- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There is not a designated safe place which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
- Accessible toilet facilities are not available.
- Step-free ambulant toilet facilities are not available.
- Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
- Baby change facilities are not available.
Getting Help and Assistance
- Click + Collect is available at this store.
- The Click + Collect point is located on the left after the main entrance.
- The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
- The types of trolley available at this store include: wheeled basket.
- An assistance dog toilet or toileting area is not available at the store.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
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 Tooting High Street.
- Tooting High Street is served by Transport for London (TfL) bus services 155, 219, 355 and N155, stopping at Broadwater Road Stop A.
- The nearest train station is Tooting.
- For more information on Thameslink Railway please click here (opens new tab).
- The nearest underground/overground station is Tooting Broadway.
- Tooting Broadway is served by the Northern Line.
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Parking
- The store has no parking facilities.
Entrance
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is not 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.
- A colleague is available at this entrance to assist customers.
- There is step-free access at this entrance.
- There are double automatic doors which opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 167cm.
- There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
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 flooring has a very shiny finish which may cause glare or look slippery to some people.
- The majority of aisle widths are not 150cm+.
- Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
- There is high colour contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
- There is a browse and order point in the shop.
- There is background noise in the shop.
Planning Area (Planning Studio)
- The planning area is located to the rear left of the store.
- There is step-free access to the planning area.
- The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
- The standard height for desks is 87cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk.
- The area does not have a hearing assistance system.
- There are stools and some chairs without armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
Counter (Paint Mixing)
- The counter is located to the left of the store, and to the right of the checkouts.
- The counter is approximately 7m from the main entrance.
- Clear signage for 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 good.
- The counter is 83cm high.
- The counter does not have a hearing assistance system.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located to the left 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.
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Staffed Checkout(s)
View
- The staffed checkout is placed in front of a patterned background, has windows, TVs and glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The checkout is 105cm high.
- The checkout for seated users is 82cm high.
- There is 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.
Accessible Toilet
- There is no accessible toilet in this store.
Standard Toilet
- There is no standard toilet.
Exit
- This information is for the exit located at the entrance.
- The exit area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is a dark mat or floor marking at this exit that might be perceived as a hole.
- 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 manual doors which opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 167cm.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.