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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within Abbey Centre.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the retail park.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Whiteabbey.
• Parking View
  • The store has its own car park.
  • Parking is free for all users.
  • Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
  • The car park is located at the front of the store.
  • The car park type is open air/surface.
  • Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do need to be booked in advance.
  • There is/are 10+ designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
  • Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
  • The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 350cm x 480cm (11ft 6in x 15ft 9in).
  • The dimensions of the designated bays vary in size.
  • The nearest designated bay is 5m (5yd 1ft) from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The furthest designated bay is 20m (21yd 2ft) from the Womenswear entrance.
  • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
  • The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user unaided.
  • The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
  • Customers do not have to cross a road between the car park and the store.
  • The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the building.

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Approach (Womenswear)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access (Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 158cm (5ft 2in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 290cm (9ft 6in).
  • There are fixed barriers/security barriers at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers/security barriers is 220cm.

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Approach (Food Hall)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access (Food Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 195cm (6ft 5in).
  • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
  • The second set of doors open automatically.
  • The second set of doors are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 183cm (6ft).

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Inside Access

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• Inside Access View
  • There is step free access throughout the store.
  • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
  • The store does not play background music.
  • There is a/are fixed hearing assistance system(s) in the store.
  • The hearing assistance system(s) is/are located at the Menswear counter, at the Womenswear counter, at the Kidswear counter, at the Home desk/counter, at the food information counter and at the Order & Collect counter.
  • There is a cash machine in the store.
  • There is a/are wheelchair(s) available to borrow.
  • Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are available.
• Click and Collect View
  • There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
  • Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the Order and Collect counter.
  • The Order and Collect counter is located to the rear of the ground floor.
  • There is step free access to the Order and Collect counter.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Order and Collect counter.
  • The Order and Collect counter is approximately 48m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Click and Collect counter is 94cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to Womenswear.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Womenswear aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 35m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 96cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 10 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 200cm x 158cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 30cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 105cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 51cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 9 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Food Hall entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Food Hall.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Food Hall aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is a food information counter.
  • There is step free access to the food information counter.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the food information counter.
  • The height of the food information counter is 95cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • There is a/are checkout(s) and high activity till(s) in the Food Hall.
  • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
  • The height of the high activity till(s) is/are 89cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the high activity till(s) is 69cm.

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on the first floor, to the left as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Lingerie aisle(s).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s), via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 53m from the lift.
  • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 96cm.
  • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • There are not windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors behind the till(s)/counter(s) which could adversely affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The till(s)/counter(s) is/are not placed in front of a background which is patterned.
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 3 fitting room(s) in total within Lingerie, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The name/number of the accessible fitting room surveyed is Lingerie Temporary Fitting Room.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the opening is 100cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 157cm x 202cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s) in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a drop down rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 31cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 94cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 48cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 2 standard fitting room(s) within Lingerie.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).
• Comments View
  • The temporary fitting room is located on the opposite side of the first floor, in Menswear.

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
• Escalator(s) View
  • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • The escalator(s) in the store go both up and down.
  • The floors which are accessible by escalators are ground floor and first floor.
  • The escalator steps are clearly marked.
  • The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
  • The lift is clearly visible from the escalator(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located to the right of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
  • The lift is approximately 35m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The floors which are accessible by this lift are ground floor and first floor.
  • The lift is a standard lift.
  • The clear door width is 120cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 200cm x 220cm.
  • There is not a mirror to aid reversing out the lift.
  • There are not separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
  • The lift has a visual floor indicator.
  • The lift has an audible announcer.
  • The lift has a hearing assistance alarm system.
  • The height of the lift controls are between 90cm and 106cm.
  • The lift controls have tactile markings.
  • The lift controls do not have Braille markings.

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Menswear, via lift.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Menswear aisle(s).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 1 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s), via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the standard fitting room(s).
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department, via lift.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Beauty department aisle(s).

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Café (M&S Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Café is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Café, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Café.
  • There is step free access throughout the Café.
• Counter View
  • Food and/or drink(s) is/are ordered from the service counter.
  • Food and/or drinks can be brought to the table.
  • The height of the service counter is 86cm.
  • There is a counter/tray rail at a height of 85cm to allow a disabled person to manoeuvre a tray.
  • The height of the tray counter/rail is 85cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • There is a priority table for wheelchair users.
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 1m from the Café entrance/opening.
  • The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 73cm.
  • The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 78cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
• Menus and Services View
  • Menus are available on the wall.
  • The Café has a menu board.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in good contrasting colours.
  • Drinking straws are available.
  • Two handle cups are available on request.
  • The Café does play background music.
  • WiFi is available in the Café.

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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Babywear/Kidswear, via lift.
  • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
  • There is step free access throughout the Babywear/Kidswear aisle(s).

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is a/are standard female and male toilet(s) in the store.

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• Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
  • The female and male toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access via lift, to all of the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to all of the standard female and male toilet(s).
  • There is not an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.

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Accessible Toilet(s)

• There is an accessible toilet in the store.

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• Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
  • The accessible toilet is unisex.
  • The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 75m from the lift.
• Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet View
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the accessible toilet.
  • A key is not required for the accessible toilet.
  • There is pictorial and written signage on or near the toilet door.
  • The door opens towards you (pull).
  • The width of the door opening is 83cm.
  • The door is locked by a locking handle.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 220cm.
  • There is clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 126cm.
  • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is not a spatula type lever flush.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
  • There is not a coat hook in the accessible toilet.
• Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet View
  • There is a/are wall mounted rail(s).
  • As you face the toilet the wall mounted grab rail(s) is/are on both sides.
  • There is not a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 77cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
  • The toilet has a backrest and a cistern.
  • There is a toilet roll holder.
  • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the toilet roll holder is 86cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
  • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
  • The tap(s) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 50cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 100cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 107cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 96cm.
• Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet View
  • There is a colour contrast between the external door and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between internal door and wall.
  • There is not a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
  • There is not a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
  • There is not a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
  • There is a colour contrast between the walls and floor.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
  • The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 98cm.

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Additional Information

• Staff undertake regular internal awareness training.
• There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
• There is a member of staff available to provide assistance.
• There is not a home delivery service available from the store.

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Sunflower Lanyard Scheme

• This store is part of the Sunflower Lanyard Scheme.
• The Sunflower Lanyard Scheme helps people with hidden disabilities which aren’t always obvious – such as autism, dementia and visual or hearing impairments.