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A303 - Podimore Services - Esso - Petrol Station

A303-A37 Roundabout, Podimore, Yeovil, BA22 8JG

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located to the rear right, after you enter the store.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Shared step-free standard toilet facilities are located to the rear right, after you enter the store.

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 a kerb.
  • 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 128cm.

Petrol Station

  • Parking View
    • The petrol station does not have dedicated parking separate to the pumps.
  • Forecourt View
    • Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 87cm.
    • 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: a tyre pressure machine, a water pump and a car wash.
    • 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 manual door.
    • The door opens away from you.
    • The door requires effort to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
    • The door has a medium colour contrast.
  • Shop View
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • The majority of main aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
    • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: 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 and overhead signage.
    • Some signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
  • Payment Counters and Checkouts View
    • The payment counter surveyed is located to the left after you enter the shop.
    • Signage is not provided for the counter.
    • The height of the counter is 118cm.
    • 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 120cm.
    • The payment machine is portable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located to the rear right after you enter the store.
    • The distance from the entrance is 8m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There is a manual door along the most accessible route.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is 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 85cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 145cm (width) x 198cm (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 77cm (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 low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is no dropdown grab rail for the toilet.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • 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 89cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has push taps.
    • The wash basin and taps cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 82cm from the floor.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rail has a low 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 116cm 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 100cm from the floor.
    • There is no emergency alarm.
    • There is a mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin.
    • There are multiple coat hooks.
    • The coat hooks are 174cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.