Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park.
- The nearest train station is Arundel.
- This station has step-free access.
- For the latest travel options and information you can plan your travel using Traveline (opens new tab).
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Getting In and Around
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- There is step-free access via a steep 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 and moveable physical obstructions.
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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.
- 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 to the right from the shop entrance.
- The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
- Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the right from the shop entrance.
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Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the toilet with adaptations.
ATMs
- There is one ATM.
- The ATM is located on the left side of the shop.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has a lip.
- There is not a Talking ATM.
- This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
- The height of the ATM features vary between 88cm and 128cm.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station has standard parking bays.
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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 vary in height.
- Fuel pump nozzle holster heights range between 136cm and 141cm.
- It is not possible to pay at the pump.
- There is an out of hours payment counter with step-free level access.
- There is a low height out of hours payment counter.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: paper towel dispensers, disposable glove dispensers, 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 3 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 239cm (width) x 450cm (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.
- You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
- Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.
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Entrance
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- There is step-free access via slope into the shop.
- The slope has a steep gradient.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 118cm.
- The doors have a high 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 under 120cm.
- 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.
- There is background noise.
- There is product signage.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- Seating available for customers includes: high stools.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
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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 provided for the counter.
- Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
- The height of the counter is 110cm.
- 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 110cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Eating and Drinking (Greggs)
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Location and Access
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- Greggs is located to the right as you enter the shop.
- 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.
- The counter is located to the right from the shop entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 122cm.
- 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 122cm.
- The payment machine is portable.
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Service
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- This area also has staff who can provide assistance with ordering.
- Full table service is not available.
- Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital), online and mobile phone app.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: dairy free, lactose free, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- 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 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 have a high colour contrast.
- 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 (Left Hand Transfer)
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Location
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right from the shop entrance.
- 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 pictorial 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 84cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
- There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 148cm (width) x 208cm (depth).
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 71cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a lever 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 high 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 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 high colour contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer 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 high 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 94cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
- The hand dryer is 90cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
- There is no mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a waste bin.
- There are multiple coat hooks.
- The coat hooks are 169cm from the floor.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 83cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
