Access Guide
Overview
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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 Braintree.
- This station has step-free access.
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free level access 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.
- Access throughout may include moveable physical obstructions.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- There is a water bowl available for assistance dogs.
- There is not a designated assistance dog spending area.
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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 at the rear of the shop, on the left hand side.
- The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located at the rear of the shop, on the left hand side.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
ATMs
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the right of the shop entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has bollards.
- This ATM is a Talking ATM.
- Headphones for the ATM cannot be provided.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 76cm and 120cm.
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 230cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 2m from the petrol station entrance.
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Forecourt
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- Staff can provide assistance at the pumps.
- Customers can alert staff that they require assistance by doing the following: using an app.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 95cm.
- It is not possible to pay at the pump.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine, a vacuum machine 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 is 1 electric vehicle charging point.
- The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay are 210cm (width) x 510cm (depth).
- The controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The nozzle holster is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free level access into the shop.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 130cm.
- The doors have a low 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 120cm - 150cm.
- The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
- Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays and additional stock.
- 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.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Lighting levels vary due to the size of the space.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter surveyed is located to the right from the shop entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 74cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has a television, windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 91cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is also a Wild Bean Café payment counter which was surveyed.
- The payment counter is located to the right from the shop entrance.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 98cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 98cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- Self-service checkouts are available.
- The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 134cm to 153cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 122cm.
- The height of the loading area is 74cm.
- The height of the packing area is 74cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 91cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located at the rear of the shop, on the left hand side.
- The distance from the shop entrance is 8m.
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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 high colour contrast.
- The door is easy to open.
- The width of the opening is 85cm.
- 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 high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 210cm (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 80cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a varying colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a high colour contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high 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 high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 79cm 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 71cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a varying 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 high colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 84cm 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 93cm 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 and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 110cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.
