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A27 - Lewes Services - Eastbound – Esso – Petrol Station

A27 Brighton Road, Brighton, BN7 3JJ

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Overview

ATMs

  • There is one ATM.
  • The ATM is located at the left end of the shop exterior.
  • The ATM is clearly signed.
  • The approach to the ATM has a kerb and product bins.
  • There is not a Talking ATM.
  • This is a cash withdrawal ATM.
  • The height of the ATM features vary between 93cm and 133cm.

Petrol Station

  • Parking View
    • The petrol station has standard parking bays.
  • Forecourt View
    • 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 128cm and 132cm.
    • It is not possible to pay at the pump.
    • There is an out of hours payment counter with stepped access.
    • Other facilities available on the forecourt include: paper towel dispensers, disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine and a water pump.
    • Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
  • Entrance View
    • There is step-free access via slope into the shop.
    • The slope has a slight gradient.
    • There is a single automatic door.
    • The door opens by sliding.
    • The width of the opening is 97cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Shop View
    • 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 and self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets.
    • There is background noise.
    • There is product signage.
    • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • 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 111cm.
    • There is not a lowered section at the counter.
    • The counter has windows and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 111cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the left from the shop entrance and then along the corridor to the right of the tills, on the right.
    • The distance from the shop entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • 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.
  • Access View
    • 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 87cm.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a high colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 150cm (width) x 218cm (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 80cm (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 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 high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 93cm 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 74cm 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 103cm from the floor.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 116cm 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 waste bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 164cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.