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 Emsworth.
- 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 slight 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.
- Access throughout may include narrow walkways.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is not available.
- There is a fixed 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 right 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 right hand side.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located to the left of the forecourt.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are no designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
ATMs
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located to the left of the shop entrance.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has bollards.
- 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 90cm 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 are 2 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 240cm (width) x 480cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to one side and the rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 3m 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 120cm.
- 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: paper towel dispensers, a tyre pressure machine and a water pump.
- 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 240cm (width) x 490cm (depth).
- 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 access via slope into the shop.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 126cm.
- 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 under 120cm.
- 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, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets and sliding top cabinets.
- Some flooring is shiny.
- There may be 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 left from the shop entrance.
- Signage is not provided for the counter.
- The height of the counter is 92cm.
- 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 112cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested, however it was not working at the time of the survey.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- There is also a Wild Bean Café counter payment counter which was surveyed.
- The payment counter is located to the left from the shop entrance.
- Signage is provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 99cm.
- 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 99cm.
- 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 144cm to 165cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
- The height of the scanner is 130cm.
- The height of the loading area is 92cm.
- The height of the packing area is 99cm.
- The card payment machine is at a height of 92cm.
- 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 right hand side.
- The distance from the shop 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.
- This route has narrow walkways.
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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 requires effort 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 high colour contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 140cm (width) x 250cm (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 70cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
- The flush is on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
- The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
- There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown grab rail has a medium 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 medium colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a push tap.
- The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a medium 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 82cm 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 99cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not 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 are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 110cm and 150cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 108cm.
- 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.
