Access Guide
Overview
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About
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- Services available in the venue include: a petrol station, catering facilities, electric vehicle charging points, ATM and toilets.
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Frome.
- This station has step-free access.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is not a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
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Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
- The toilet with adaptations is located to the left after you enter the store.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the left after you enter the store.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
ATMs (External)
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right of the entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has bollards and a slope.
- There is not a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 89cm and 118cm.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station has designated Blue Badge and standard parking bays.
- There is 1 designated Blue Badge parking bay available.
- The Blue Badge bay is clearly marked and signposted.
- The Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 234cm (width) x 471cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 135cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 5m from the petrol station entrance.
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Forecourt
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- Staff can provide assistance at the pumps.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 109cm.
- It is not possible to pay at the pump.
- There is an out of hours payment counter with step-free level access.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: a tyre pressure machine, a water pump, a vacuum machine, a jet wash and a car wash.
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 2 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 234cm (width) x 473cm (depth).
- The controls are not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is not at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- An online account is required to use the charging point.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless), with a membership/loyalty card (contactless) and via an app.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access via a very easy slope into the shop.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 120cm.
- The doors have a medium colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
- Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving and self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There is background noise.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the right after you enter the store.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 76cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 93cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
- Self-service checkouts are available.
- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 138cm to 153cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a volume control and a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 125cm.
- The height of the loading area is 77cm.
- The height of the packing area is 77cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 93cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Eating and Drinking (Wild Bean)
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Location and Access
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- The Wild Bean food counter is located to the rear right of the store, to the left of the store's payment counter.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
- There is step-free level access into this area.
- There is open plan access.
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Order and Payment
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- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered.
- The service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 96cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 137cm to 159cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a volume control and a Call for Assistance button.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 98cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has a touchscreen ordering service.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy and vegetarian.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the seating area (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest in the seating area.
- The walls and floor colour contrast varies between low and high.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- Seating available in this area includes: high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: high tables.
- The tables are fixed.
- The surface height of the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is not suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the left after you enter the store.
- The distance from the entrance is 10m.
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Route
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- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
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Access
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- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is Braille, tactile, pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 84cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a medium colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 142cm (width) x 247cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 77cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a push button flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 47cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 82cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 69cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a low colour contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 90cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a medium colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 100cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 98cm.
- The walls and floor have a medium colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
