Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue shares a car park which has Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Cambridge North.
- 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 slight slope at the most accessible entrance.
- The most accessible entrance is the main entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The following areas have stepped access: the seating area.
- There are no doors along circulation routes.
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Getting Help and Assistance
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- Seating is 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 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 ahead and to the right from the shop entrance.
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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 on the right side of the shop, facing the forecourt.
- The ATM is clearly signed.
- The approach to the ATM has bollards and 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 80cm and 125cm.
Petrol Station
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Parking
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- The petrol station does not have dedicated parking separate to the pumps.
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Forecourt
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- Staff are not able to provide assistance at the pumps.
- Fuel pump nozzle holsters are at a height of 135cm.
- It is not possible to pay at the pump.
- Other facilities available on the forecourt include: paper towel dispensers, disposable glove dispensers, a tyre pressure machine, a water pump and a car wash.
- Electric Vehicle charging points are not available.
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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 140cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
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Shop
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- There is step-free level access throughout the majority of areas.
- The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
- The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
- 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: chairs without armrests and benches.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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Payment Counters and Checkouts
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- The payment counter surveyed is located on the left side of the shop.
- 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 130cm.
- The payment machine is at a fixed height.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels vary due to the use of large glazed walls.
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 17m.
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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 and written text signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a medium colour contrast.
- The door requires effort to open.
- The width of the opening is 87cm.
- The door has a twist lock.
- Internally the door has a high 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 240cm (width) x 325cm (depth).
- There is 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 105cm (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 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 44cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
- 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 107cm 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 63cm from the floor.
- There is a vertical grab rail on the left side of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rail has a high 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 medium colour contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 75cm 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 123cm from the floor.
- There is no emergency alarm.
- There is a mirror.
- There is a shelf, however there is an obstruction in front of it.
- The shelf does not meet the AccessAble criteria for Stoma Friendly Toilets.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 90cm.
- The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Exit
- The exit area is clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double automatic doors.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 138cm.
- There is a small lip on the threshold of the opening.
- The doors have a low colour contrast.
- There is step-free access via a slope as you exit.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
