Access Guide
Overview
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Parking and Public Transport
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- The venue has its own car park, with Blue Badge parking available.
- The nearest train station is Warrington West.
- The nearest bus station is Warrington.
- 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 very easy slope at the most accessible entrance.
- There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
- Access throughout may include manual doors, doors permanently held open and narrow aisles.
- Levels 0 and 1 can be accessed via a standard lift, stairs and escalator.
Getting Help and Assistance
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Store Information
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- Please click here for opening times and services available in this store.
- Site maps are available within the store.
- There is an assistive shopping service available within the store upon request.
- There is a/are order and collection point(s) within the store.
- The order and collection point(s) is/are located at the front of the store.
- Wheelchairs are available for customer use and can be found at the main entrance. If you need assistance, please speak to the greeter at the entrance or visit the Customer Services department.
- There is a Safe/Quiet Place available within the store.
- The Safe/Quiet Place is located on level 0, to the right from the accessible entrance.
- Wifi is available throughout the store.
- There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the store/nearby.
- Water bowls for assistance dogs are not available.
- There is an/are accessible toilet(s) available within the store.
- There is not a Changing Places facility available within the store.
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Staff Information
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- There is a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
Toilet and Changing Facilities
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Toilet Facilities
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- There are 4 toilets with adaptations.
- Toilets with adaptations are located on level 0 in the entrance lobby, by the restaurant, and on level 1 by the Fika Cafe.
- The transfer space varies between left and right in the toilets with adaptations.
- Ambulant toilet facilities are located in the standard toilets by the restaurant on level 0.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located in the entrance lobby on level 0.
- The male and female step-free toilet facilities are located by the restaurant on level 0.
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Changing Places and Changing Facilities
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- Parent and baby changing facilities are located on level 0 in the entrance lobby, by the restaurant, and on level 1 by the Fika Cafe.
Parking
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Car Park
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- The car park is located at the front of the store.
- The car park is open air/surface.
- The car park surface consists of tarmac.
- There are 15+ designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
- The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.
- The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 235cm (width) x 485cm (depth).
- There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
- The width of the marked zone is 130cm.
- The nearest designated bay is 23m from the accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access, a very easy slope and bollards.
- There is a dropped kerb with tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
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Charges and Restrictions
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- Parking is free for all users.
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Electric Vehicle Charging Points
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- There are 4 electric vehicle charging points.
- The dimensions of the surveyed electric vehicle charging bay are 240cm (width) x 485cm (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.
- The charging points require tap and pay (contactless payment).
- There are no electric vehicle charging points designated for Blue Badge holders.
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Drop-off Point
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- There is not a designated drop-off point available.
Entrance (Accessible Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front right of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens away from you.
- There is a push pad at a height of 76cm.
- The width of the opening is 91cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a push pad or push button to exit at a height of 112cm.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance (Main Entrance)
- This entrance is located at the front right of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by revolving.
- The width of the opening is 230cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a button at a height of 90cm to slow the revolving door speed.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Entrance Foyer
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Foyer
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- There is step free access within the foyer.
- The type of flooring in this area is carpet, vinyl and tiles.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- The foyer does play background music.
- There are seats without armrests in the foyer.
- There is a greeter available within the foyer.
- Wheelchairs are available for customer use and can be found at the main entrance. If you need assistance, please speak to the greeter at the entrance or visit the Customer Services department.
- The lighting levels are good.
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Play Area (Småland)
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- There is a play area within the entrance foyer.
- The play area is free of charge.
- The play area offers inclusive play.
- There is step-free access to the play area.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the play area.
- The play area is clearly signed.
- The play area counter is at a height of 115cm.
- There is not a lowered section of the play area counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the play area counter.
- The hearing assistance system is signed.
- There is stepped access within the play area.
- There is 5cm high step to the soft play area.
- There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available within the play area.
- There are standard toilets available within the play area.
- There are not ambulant cubicles available in the standard toilets.
- Baby change facilities are not available within the play area.
- There is a touchscreen to sign children into the play area.
The height of the touchscreen is between 90 and 100cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Entrance Foyer - Right Hand Transfer)
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- The toilet surveyed is located on level 0, to the right from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 30m.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- 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 visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 82cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 192cm (width) x 236cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 124cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 96cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a medium visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 104cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 110cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There are no coat hooks.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Entrance Foyer)
- The room surveyed is located on level 0, to the right from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 23m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 83cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 87cm.
- There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, an emergency alarm, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- Seating available in the room includes: chairs without armrests.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Room (Quiet Room)
- The room is located on level 0, to the right from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is pictorial and written text signage on or near the door.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is a single manual door with a high visual contrast.
- The door opens inwards.
- The width of the opening is 83cm.
- There is step-free level access throughout the room.
- There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in the room includes: stools.
- Furniture available in the room includes: tables.
- The surface heights are not suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear underside space of the surfaces is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Additional facilities/services include: a wash basin.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this room.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (Entrance Foyer to Showroom and Market Hall)
- The lift surveyed is located ahead from the accessible entrance.
- The distance from the accessible entrance is 20m.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Levels 0 and 1 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings and a medium visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- This lift was out of use at the time of surveying in October 2024, contact the venue for more information.
Stairs (Entrance Foyer to Showroom and Market Hall)
- The stairs surveyed are located ahead to the left from the accessible entrance.
- Levels 0 and 1 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20 steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails do not extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Escalators (Entrance Foyer to Showroom and Market Hall)
- The escalators surveyed are located ahead and to the left from the accessible entrance.
- Levels 0 and 1 are accessed by escalators.
- The escalator steps are clearly marked.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Area (Showroom)
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There are doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is carpet and vinyl.
- There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The majority of aisle widths are over 200cm.
- There is a shortcut with double doors from the showroom entrance to kitchens.
There is a shortcut with double doors from living room to dining.
There is a shortcut with a single door and locked extension leaf from workspaces to bedrooms.
There is a shortcut from children's IKEA to home organisation and the stairs, lift and travelator to the lower market hall. - The majority of shortcut widths are over 120cm.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all corridors/walkways.
- There are regular resting points available in this area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at the resting points.
- There is a/are designated information point(s) available in this area.
- There is a/are touchscreen(s) available at the designated information point(s).
- Some of the designated information points are staffed.
- There are planning area(s) available within this area.
- The lighting levels in this area are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is overhead directional signage with white lettering on a blue background.
There are directional arrows projected onto the floor. - The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played throughout the area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Planning Area (Living Room Storage)
- The planning area is located on level 1, in the living room storage area.
- There is step-free access to the planning area.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the planning area.
- The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 91cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 91cm.
- The standard height for desks is 95cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
- There is not a/are not height adjustable desk(s) available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the planning area.
- There are bar type stools only.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
- There is not a privacy room/area available.
- On screen BSL interpreters are not available.
Planning Area (Kitchen Studio)
- The planning area is located on level 1, in area 5.
- There is step-free access to the planning area.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the planning area.
- The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
- The height(s) of the counter(s) is/are medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 71cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 71cm.
- The standard height for desks is 74cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
- There is not a/are not height adjustable desk(s) available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the planning area.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
- There is not a privacy room/area available.
- On screen BSL interpreters are not available.
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Comments
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- There are some desks in the middle of the planning area, where chairs can be moved to provide space for wheelchairs.
Planning Area (PAX Bedroom Storage)
- The planning area is located on level 1, in area 9.
- There is step-free access to the planning area.
- There is a clear unobstructed route to the planning area.
- The lighting levels in the planning area are varied.
- The height(s) of the counter(s) is/are medium height (77cm - 109cm).
- The distance between the floor and the lowest desk is 90cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest desk is 90cm.
- The standard height for desks is 94cm.
- There is sufficient space to write or sign documents on the desk(s).
- There is not a/are not height adjustable desk(s) available.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the planning area.
- The seats do not have armrests.
- There is sufficient space for a wheelchair user to use the planning area.
- There is not a privacy room/area available.
- On screen BSL interpreters are not available.
Area (Upper Market Hall)
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and concrete.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The majority of aisle widths are over 200cm.
- There is a shortcut between bathroom and children's IKEA.
- The majority of shortcut widths are over 120cm.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There are regular resting points available in this area.
- There is a mixture of seating with and without armrests at the resting points.
- There is a/are designated information point(s) available in this area.
- There is a/are touchscreen(s) available at the designated information point(s).
- Some of the designated information points are staffed.
- There are planning area(s) available within this area.
- The lighting levels in this area are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is overhead directional signage with white lettering on a blue background.
There are directional arrows projected onto the floor. - The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played throughout the area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Eating and Drinking (Fika Cafe)
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Location and Service
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- The cafe is on level 1, in area 12, between cookware and tableware.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted and online.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located at the rear of the cafe.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 91cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs without armrests and armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables and coffee tables.
- Some tables are fixed.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fika Cafe - Female - Right Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on level 1, in the standard female toilets to the left of Fika Cafe.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual 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 160cm (width) x 190cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 107cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 99cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 99cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 167cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Toilet with Adaptations (Fika Cafe - Male - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located on level 1, in the standard male toilets to the left side of Fika Cafe.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the facility.
- There is no signage on or near the door.
- The door opens outwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 90cm.
- The door has a sliding bolt lock.
- Internally the door has a high visual 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 161cm (width) x 188cm (depth) and there is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 92cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the non-transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 115cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 74cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is not a soap dispenser.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 119cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- The cubicle has no disposal facilities.
- There is one coat hook.
- The coat hook is 166cm from the floor.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Fika Cafe)
- The room surveyed is located to the left side of Fika Cafe.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access and manual doors.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 87cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 91cm.
- There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, an emergency alarm and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Lift (Showroom to Restaurant and Lower Market Hall)
- The lift surveyed is located at the end of the upper market hall.
- The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
- Levels 1 and 0 are accessed by this lift.
- The lift door has a high visual contrast.
- The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
- The external lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The lift door opening width is 146cm.
- The internal dimensions of the lift are 169cm (width) x 300cm (depth).
- The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings, Braille markings and a high visual contrast.
- All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Internally the lift has: a separate door to exit, a hearing assistance alarm system and a visual floor indicator.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.
Stairs (Showroom to Restaurant and Lower Market Hall)
- The stairs surveyed are located at the end of the upper market hall, after home organisation.
- Levels 1 and 0 can be accessed by these stairs.
- There are 20+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked and have handrails on both sides.
- The handrails are easy to grip.
- The handrails cover the flight of stairs throughout its length.
- The handrails extend horizontally beyond the first and last step.
- The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
- The height of the highest step is 17cm.
- The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Travelators (Showroom to Restaurant and Lower Market Hall)
- The travelators surveyed are located at the end of the upper market hall after home organisation.
- Levels 1 and 0 are accessed by travelator.
- The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the travelators are clearly marked.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Eating and Drinking (Restaurant)
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Location and Service
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- The restaurant is located on level 0, to the right from the accessible entrance.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted, available on a board, online, available on a touchscreen and pictorial.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups and takeaway cutlery.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- The counter is located ahead from the restaurant entrance.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 146cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- The height of the tray rail is 82cm.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables.
- The surface height of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is no (or very little) background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Toilet with Adaptations (Restaurant - Left Hand Transfer)
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Access
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- The toilet surveyed is located to the right side of the restaurant.
- The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
- 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 visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 81cm.
- The door has a locking handle.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- There is a grab rail on the internal door with a low visual contrast.
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Dimensions and Features
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- The dimensions of the cubicle are 194cm (width) x 216cm (depth) and there is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
- The lateral transfer space is 130cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
- There is a spatula flush on the transfer side.
- There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
- The horizontal grab rail has a high visual contrast.
- There is no vertical grab rail for the toilet.
- There is a dropdown rail on the transfer side.
- The dropdown rail has a low visual contrast.
- The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
- The toilet seat has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet has a padded backrest.
- There is a wall mounted toilet roll holder which can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The toilet roll holder has a high visual contrast.
- The toilet roll holder is 100cm from the floor.
- The wash basin and taps can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
- The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
- The vertical grab rails are on both sides of the wash basin.
- The wash basin grab rails have a high visual contrast.
- There is a wall mounted soap dispenser which cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The soap dispenser has a low visual contrast.
- The soap dispenser is 105cm from the floor.
- There is not a towel dispenser.
- There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
- The hand dryer has a low visual contrast.
- The hand dryer is 121cm from the floor.
- There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
- There is a mirror.
- There is no shelf.
- 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 96cm.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Restaurant)
- The room surveyed is located to the right side of the restaurant.
- The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
- There is step-free level access into the room.
- There is pictorial signage on or near the door.
- The door opens inwards and has a high visual contrast.
- The width of the door opening is 84cm.
- Internally the door has a high visual contrast.
- The height of the baby change facility when in use is 86cm.
- There is a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, an emergency alarm and a mirror in the room.
- The wash basin has a sensor tap.
- The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin.
- The walls and floor visual contrast varies between low and high.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Area (Lower Market Hall)
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- There are not doors in corridors/walkways which have to be opened manually.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl.
- There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The majority of aisle widths are over 200cm.
- The majority of routes between products are over 120cm.
- There is a shortcut between mirrors and home decoration.
- The majority of shortcut widths are over 120cm.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is not a/are no designated information point(s) available in this area.
- The lighting levels in this area are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is overhead directional signage with white lettering on a blue background.
There are directional arrows projected onto the floor. - The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played throughout the area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Area (Self-serve)
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Access and Circulation
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- There is step-free access throughout the area.
- The type of flooring in corridors/walkways is vinyl and concrete.
- There is some flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
- The majority of aisle widths are over 200cm.
- The majority of routes between products are over 120cm.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in the majority of corridors/walkways.
- There is a/are designated information point(s) available in this area.
- There is a/are touchscreen(s) available at the designated information point(s).
- Some of the designated information points are staffed.
- The lighting levels in this area are varied.
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Signage
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- Wayfinding signage is provided.
- There is overhead directional signage with white lettering on a blue background.
There is location signage with white lettering and numbering on a red background. - The colour, design and typeface of signs is consistent throughout the building.
- Dementia friendly signage is not provided.
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Audio
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- This venue does play background music in public areas.
- Music is played throughout the area.
- There is not a hearing assistance system in the public areas of the building.
Food Market (Swedish Food Market)
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Inside Access
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- There is step-free access throughout the aisles.
- The majority of aisles have a clear width of 120cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
- The flooring throughout the aisles is concrete.
- There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
- Background music is played.
- The lighting levels are varied.
- The food market is located before the checkouts.
Checkouts
- The checkout area is located after the Swedish Food Market.
- There is step-free level access to the checkout area.
- The venue has standard checkouts, self-serve touchscreens and a designated accessible till point.
- The designated accessible till point is located in the self-serve touchscreen eco till section.
- If you need to use a designated accessible till point, please go straight there and a colleague will come to assist you. You are not required to queue here.
- The designated accessible till point has signage and a knee recess.
- The queue width for the main checkouts is between 120cm and 150cm and there is no need to turn.
- The height of the payment counter is 102cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
- The height of the self-serve touchscreen display ranges from 93cm to 125cm from the floor.
- The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a call for assistance button.
- The scanners for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The payment machines for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- The packing areas for the self-serve checkouts are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
- Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.
- The receipt reader to exit is at a height of 110cm.
- The width of the exit barrier opening is 141cm.
- The receipt reader and exit barrier are only in place at the scan and go self-service tills.
Eating and Drinking (Bistro)
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Location and Service
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- The Bistro is located to the left after the checkouts.
- The most accessible route has step-free level access.
- This area has a counter where food and drink can be ordered, self service counters, staff who can provide assistance with ordering and designated seating.
- Full table service is available on request only.
- Menus are wall-mounted, digital, online and pictorial.
- The following dietary requirements can be catered for: gluten free, dairy free, lactose free, nut allergy, vegetarian and vegan.
- The following are available: drinking straws and takeaway cups.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
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Order and Payment
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- The service counter was surveyed.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 90cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has glazed screens which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
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Seating Area
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- There is step-free level access throughout the seating area.
- There is some room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (150cm x 150cm).
- There is space for an assistance dog to rest.
- The flooring is shiny.
- The walls and floor have a high visual contrast.
- Seating available in this area includes: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and high stools.
- Furniture available in this area includes: tables, high tables and height adjustable tables.
- The surface height of some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- The clear height under some of the tables is suitable for wheelchair users.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
Counter (Home Delivery)
- The counter is located after the checkouts.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 90cm to 111cm from the floor.
- There is background noise in this area.
- The flooring is shiny.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
Exit
- The exit area is not clearly signed.
- There is step-free level access at the exit.
- There are double automatic doors at this exit.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 196cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is a second set of double automatic doors.
- The second set of doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 284cm.
- The second set of doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you exit.
Entrance (Click and Collect)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store, to the left of the store exit.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via a very easy slope at the entrance.
- with no handrails.
- There are double automatic doors at this entrance.
- The doors open by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 166cm.
- The doors have a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Counter (Click and Collect)
- The counter is located ahead from the click and collect entrance.
- The distance from the click and collect entrance is 7m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 99cm.
- There is not a lowered section at the counter.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is not a hearing assistance system.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 96cm to 122cm from the floor.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.
- 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.
- Seating available in this area includes: armchairs.
- Furniture available in this area includes: coffee tables.
Entrance (Returns)
- This entrance is located at the front of the store.
- The approach to the entrance has bollards.
- The entrance area is clearly signed.
- There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
- There is step-free access via slope at the entrance.
- The slope has a slight gradient.
- There is a single automatic door at this entrance.
- The door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 107cm.
- The door has a low visual contrast.
- There is a second single automatic door.
- The second door opens by sliding.
- The width of the opening is 108cm.
- The second door has a low visual contrast.
- There is step-free level access as you enter.
Counter (Returns)
- The counter is located ahead from the returns entrance.
- The distance from the returns entrance is 8m.
- There is step-free level access to the counter.
- The height of the counter is 100cm.
- There is a lowered section at the counter.
- The height of the lowered section is 63cm.
- The counter has patterned/distracting backgrounds.
- There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
- The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
- The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 104cm to 114cm from the floor.
- There is background noise in this area.
- Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.
