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 accessible entrance to the left of the building, off Courthouse Way.
- There is ramped/sloped access at this entrance.
- This entrance has a single door.
- The door is automatic.
- There is step-free access throughout the building via lift.
- 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 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 outside the store.
- Transport for London (TfL) services 28, 44, 220, 270, N28 and N44 stop at Southside Shopping Centre Stop S.
- The nearest train station is Wandsworth Town.
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- The nearest underground/overground station is East Putney.
- East Putney is served by the District Line.
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Parking
- The store has no parking facilities.
Approach (Accessible Entrance)
- The surface of the approach is block paving.
- There is a road signpost on the approach to the accessible entrance with a width restriction of 80cm.
- There is ramped/sloped access on approach.
- A width of at least 150cm and There is a slope with a slight gradient on approach.
Entrance (Accessible)
- This information is for the entrance located to the left of the building, off Courthouse Way.
- The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
- 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 a single automatic door which open towards you.
- The door is activated by a push pad which is not at a suitable height.
- The width of the opening is 103cm.
Entrance (Main)
- This information is for the entrance located to the front of the building, off Garrett Lane.
- 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 stepped access at this entrance.
- There are 2 steps at the entrance.
- The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
- There are double automatic doors which are permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
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 not 150cm+.
- Access throughout the shop is unobstructed.
- There is high visual contrast between the shelving and floor in all walkways.
- There is background noise in the shop.
Planning Area (Design Studio)
- The planning area is located on the first floor.
- There is step-free access to the planning area, via lift.
- The lighting levels in the planning area are good.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 66cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 96cm.
- 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 ahead and left from the accessible entrance.
- The counter is approximately 10m from the accessible entrance.
- Clear signage for the counter is not visible from the lift.
- 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.
Lift
- The lift is located to the right of the store and is not clearly visible from the entrance or signed.
- The lift is approximately 22m from the accessible entrance.
- The lift is a platform lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are G and 1.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are not provided on lift lobby landings.
- There is not a clear level manoeuvring space of 150cm × 150cm in front of the lift.
- Lift doors do not contrast visually with lift lobby walls.
- The external controls for the lift are within 90cm - 110cm from the floor.
- The visual contrast between the external lift controls and the control plate is low.
- The visual contrast between the external lift control plate and the wall is high.
- The clear door width is 100cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 100cm x 140cm.
- There are no separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- There is not a mirror to aid reversing out of the lift.
- There is not a list of floor services available within the lift.
- The lift does have a visual floor indicator.
- The lift does have an audible announcer.
- The controls for the lift are within 90cm - 120cm from the floor.
- There is not a hearing loop system.
- The lift does have Braille markings.
- The lift does have tactile markings.
- The lighting levels in the lift are low.
Other Floors
- Stairs can be used to access other floors.
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Stairs
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- The stairs are for public use.
- The stairs are located to the right of the store.
- The stairs are approximately 12m from the main entrance.
- Signs indicating the location of the stairs are not available from the entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are G and 1.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
- Handrails are not at the recommended height (90cm-100cm).
- Handrails do cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- Handrails are easy to grip.
- Handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last steps.
- There is a landing.
- Clear signs indicating the facilities on each floor are provided on landings.
- The lighting levels at the steps are good.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located ahead and left from the accessible entrance.
- 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)
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- The checkout is 106cm high.
- The checkout for seated users is 85cm 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.
Toilet with Adaptations
- There is no accessible toilet in this store.
Standard Toilet
- There is no standard toilet.
Exit (Accessible)
- This information is for the exit located to the left of the building.
- The exit area/door is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free access at this exit.
- There is a single automatic door which opens away from you.
- The door is activated by a push pad at a suitable height.
- The width of the opening is 107cm.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
Exit (Main)
- This information is for the exit located at the main 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 stepped access at this exit.
- There are 2 steps at the exit.
- The steps are clearly marked with handrails on both sides.
- There are double automatic doors which are permanently open.
- The width of the opening is 152cm.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.
