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Asda Pharmacy

Widnes Road, Widnes, Cheshire, WA8 6AH

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Location

  • There is a bus stop within 150m (164yds) of the venue.
  • The nearest National Rail station is Widnes.

Opening Hours

Parking

  • The venue does have its own car park.
  • Venue Car Park View
    • Parking is free for all users.
    • The car park is located at the front of the venue.
    • The car park type is open air/surface.
    • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders cannot booked in advance.
    • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
    • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 300cm x 600cm (9ft 10in x 19ft 8in).
    • The nearest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Asda entrance.
    • The furthest designated bay is 70m (76yd 1ft) from the Asda entrance.
    • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
    • Assistance may be required because there is / are uneven surfaces.
    • The car park surface is tarmac.
    • The patron does not have to cross a road.
    • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop off point.

Outside Access (Asda Entrance)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • There is not level access into the venue.
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is / are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 198cm (6ft 6in).
  • Second set of doors View
    • There is a second set of doors.
    • The door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

Level Change (Asda Entrance)

  • There is a ramp/slope to access this area/service.
  • The ramp or slope is located on the path leading to the entrance.
  • The ramp/slope is permanent.

Outside Access (Pharmacy)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the left hand side of the store as you enter the main store entrance.
  • There is level access into the venue.
  • There are no doors at this entrance.

Counter (Pharmacy)

  • The counter is 44m (48yd 4in) from the main entrance.
  • There is level access to the counter from the entrance.
  • There is not a bell to attract attention.
  • There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 103cm (3ft 5in).
  • There is not a lowered section.
  • There is a hearing assistance system.
  • The type of system is a portable loop.
  • The hearing assistance system is signed.
  • Staff are trained to use the system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested by an AccessAble surveyor.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested on 24/10/2023.
  • The hearing assistance system was working at the time of testing.
  • Lighting levels are good.
  • Comments View
    • There is a lowered section of the counter however, it is used for displaying items and leaflets and not useable.

Inside Access

  • There is level access to the service(s).
  • This venue does not play background music.
  • Motorised scooters are welcomed in public parts of the venue.
  • The lighting levels are bright.

Consultation Room

  • There is a private consultation room for customers to use.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There are standard toilets for public use within the Asda store.

Accessible Toilet

  • There are accessible toilets for public use within the Asda store.

Additional Info

  • Staff do receive disability awareness / equality training.
  • Documents are not available in Braille.
  • Documents are not available in large print.
  • A bowl of water can be provided for an assistance dog.
  • A member of staff trained in BSL skills is not normally on duty.
  • Home visits / services are not available.