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Summary

• This guide was created in October 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 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 a hearing assistance system at the tills, the customer service counter and the paint mixing counter.
• Accessible toilet facilities are available.
• Step-free standard toilet facilities are not available.
• Baby change facilities are not available.
• Left hand transfer accessible toilet facilities can be found to the left as you enter.

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Getting Help and Assistance

• Click + Collect is available at this store.
• The Click + Collect point is located to the left as you enter.
• The following are available to borrow: wheelchairs.
• The types of trolley available at this store include: standard, standard with baby seat, wheelchair attachable, 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.
• British Sign Language interpreters be provided on request.

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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 Derwent Drive.
• The nearest train station is Workington.
• For more information on Workington Railway Station 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 20m from the entrance.
• The car park is free for all users.
• Clearly marked and signed parent and child parking bays are.

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• Parking View
  • The car park is located at the 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 5 Blue Badge parking bays.
  • The dimensions of the Blue Badge bays are 250cm x 490cm.
  • There is a hatched zone on one side 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.

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Approach

• The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.
• There are bollards on the approach which have a minimum width of 135cm and are 80cm high.
• The bollards contrast visually with the paving.
• There is step-free access on approach.

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Entrance

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
• 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 .
• There are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 156cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• There are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There are security barriers immediately beyond the entrance.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 168cm.

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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 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 throughout the shop.
• There is background noise in the shop.

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Area (Garden Centre)

• The area is internal and external.
• This area can be found to the left of the store.
• There are double automatic doors to access this area from the shop.
• The width of the door opening is 150cm.
• There is step-free access throughout the area.
• 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 all areas.
• There is background noise in the area.

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• Comments View
  • There is a steep slope down beyond the entrance.

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Planning Area (Design Centre)

• The planning area is located towards the rear right 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 with armrests on both sides.
• 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 left as you enter, beyond the checkouts.
• The counter is approximately 25m from the 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.
• 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 (Paint Mixing)

• The counter is located towards the rear right of the store.
• The counter is approximately 20m 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 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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Checkouts

• The checkout area is located to the left as you enter.
• 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 has windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The Chip & PIN card machines are accessible to a wheelchair user from the staffed checkouts.
  • The checkout has a clearly signed hearing assistance system.

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Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

• This accessible toilet is located to the left as you enter.
• This accessible toilet is approximately 40m from the 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 high colour contrast.
• The width of the accessible toilet door opening is 81cm.
• The door has a locking handle.
• No key is required for the accessible toilet.
• The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm x 168cm and it does not have a 150cm x 150cm turning space.
• There is a lateral transfer space to the left of the toilet but it is obstructed.
• The lateral transfer space is 70cm (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 40cm.
• 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 110cm.
• The following grab rails are available: vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin, a horizontal grab rail on the non transfer side, 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, all grab rails and the internal door.
• The following have a less clear colour contrast with their surroundings: the toilet seat, the toilet roll holder and the hand dryer.
• There is a pull cord emergency alarm at a recommended height.
• The height of the wash basin is 74cm.
• The wash basin tap type is lever mixer.
• The height of the soap dispenser is 114cm.
• The height of the hand dryer is 119cm.
• The cubicle also has: a waste bin without lid and a sanitary bin.

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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.
• The minimum width between the barriers is 164cm.
• A colleague is available at this exit to assist customers.
• There is ramped/sloped access at this exit.
• There is a slope with a slight gradient .
• There are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 158cm.
• There is a second set of doors.
• The second set of doors are double automatic doors.
• The width of the opening is 160cm.
• There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this exit for those awaiting pick up.