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Marks and Spencer Gyle

Unit 21a, Gyle Shopping Centre, Gyle Avenue, South Gyle Broadway, Edinburgh, EH12 9JP

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Introduction

Public Transport and Parking

  • Public Transport View
    • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
    • The nearest train station is South Gyle.
    • The nearest tram station is Gyle Centre.
  • Parking View
    • The store does not have its own car park.
    • The store shares a car park/parking facilities.
    • Clearly marked/signposted designated Blue Badge parking bays are available.
    • Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
    • There is a designated drop off point.
    • The drop off point is located at the front of the building.

Approach (Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear)

  • Access into the Gyle Shopping Centre is via double width automatic doors, with step free level access.
  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is tiled.

Outside Access (Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear)

  • This information is for the entrance located on the east mall.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • Entrance Details View
    • There are no doors at this entrance.
    • The minimum width between the fixed barriers/security barriers is 228cm.

Approach (Car Park - Menswear)

  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • There is a steep slope on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is concrete tiles, which is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

Outside Access (Car Park - Menswear)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park, to the left of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • 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 182cm (5ft 12in).

Approach (Car Park - Food Hall)

  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • There is a slight slope on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

Outside Access (Car Park - Food Hall)

  • This information is for the entrance located in the car park, to the right of the building.
  • There is step free access at this entrance.
  • Entrance Details View
    • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
    • The door(s) is/are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 214cm (7ft).
    • 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 147cm (4ft 10in).

Inside Access

  • Inside Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the store.
    • 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 Home desk/counter, within the M&S Bank 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 left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • 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 95m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Click and Collect counter is 90cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
    • There are 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.

Womenswear

  • Womenswear View
    • Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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).
    • There is a browse and order hub within Womenswear.
  • 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 45m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
    • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

Lingerie

  • Lingerie View
    • Lingerie is located to the left as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • 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).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s).
    • The nearest Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 85m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 97cm.
    • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

Fitting Room(s) (Womenswear and Lingerie)

  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There are 23 fitting rooms in total within Womenswear and Lingerie, 2 of which are accessible fitting rooms.
    • 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 2.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The clear width of the opening is 101cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 223cm x 226cm.
    • 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 dropdown rail in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • There is a mirror in the accessible fitting room(s), the bottom edge of the mirror is 16cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 108cm and 163cm 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).
    • There is an/are additional accessible fitting room(s) in this area which has/have similar details.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • The standard fitting room(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There is/are 21 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear and 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).

Food Hall

  • Food Hall View
    • The Food Hall is located ahead as you enter the car park - 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 not a food information counter.
    • There is a/are checkout(s) and self service till(s) (Scott tills) in the Food Hall.
    • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
    • There is not a self service till with a hearing assistance system.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).

Beauty

  • Beauty View
    • The Beauty department is located to the left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to the Beauty department.
    • 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).
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • There is step free access to the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s).
    • The nearest Beauty department till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 92m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 90cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

Menswear

  • Menswear View
    • Menswear is located to the left of the store as you enter the car park - Menswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to Menswear.
    • 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).
    • There is a browse and order hub within Menswear.
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • There is step free access to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
    • The nearest Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 27m from the car park - Menswear entrance.
    • The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 89cm.
    • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 9 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 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 102cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 210cm x 226cm.
    • 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 17cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 107cm and 162cm from the floor.
    • There is an emergency alarm, but it was not functional at the time of the survey.
    • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The height of the chair from the floor is 49cm.
    • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 113cm.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 8 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
    • 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).

Babywear/Kidswear

  • Babywear/Kidswear View
    • Babywear/Kidswear is located to the rear of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to Babywear/Kidswear.
    • 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).
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 1 standard fitting room(s) within Babywear/Kidswear.
    • 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).

Café (M&S Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Café is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to the Café.
    • 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 85cm.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • No tables are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
    • Some chairs have armrests.
    • The nearest table is approximately 8m from the Café entrance/opening.
    • The distance between the floor and the dining tables is 70cm.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
  • Menus and Services View
    • Menus are available on the wall.
    • Hand held large print menus are available on request.
    • Menus are clearly written.
    • Menus are presented in high contrasting colours.
    • Drinking straws are available.
    • Two handle cups are not available.
    • The Café does not play background music.
    • WiFi is available in the Café.

Home

  • Home View
    • The Home department is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to the Home department.
    • The majority of aisles have a clear width of 100cm+ and are clear of obstructions.
    • There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
    • There is a browse and order hub within the Home department.
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • There is step free access to the Home department till(s)/counter(s).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Home department till(s)/counter(s).
    • The nearest Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 101m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
    • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

M&S Bank / Bureau de Change

  • Bureau de Change View
    • There is a Bureau de Change service in the store.
    • The Bureau de Change is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to the Bureau de Change.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
    • The Bureau de Change is approximately 81m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 99cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Order and Collect)

  • There is an accessible toilet in the store.
  • Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
    • The accessible toilet is unisex.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.
    • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
    • The accessible toilet is approximately 98m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • 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 85cm.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 238cm.
    • 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 87cm.
    • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a spatula type lever flush.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm.
    • There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 104cm and 144cm from the floor.
  • 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 32cm from the floor.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • 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 110cm.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
    • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
    • The tap(s) cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 66cm.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 96cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm.
  • 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 a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
    • There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
    • There is a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
    • There is a colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There is an/are additional accessible toilet(s) in the store, however details may vary.
    • The additional accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.

Toilet with Adaptations (Menswear)

  • There is an accessible toilet in the store.
  • Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
    • The accessible toilet is unisex.
    • The accessible toilet is located to the left of the store as you enter the car park - Menswear entrance.
    • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
    • The accessible toilet is approximately 42m from the car park - Menswear entrance.
  • 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 82cm.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm.
    • There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet, due to fixtures and fittings.
    • There is a lateral transfer space.
    • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
    • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
    • There is a flush on the transfer side.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ from the floor).
    • There are not disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
  • 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 38cm from the floor.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
    • The toilet has a backrest.
    • 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 93cm.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
    • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
    • The tap(s) cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 67cm.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 90cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 104cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
  • 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 a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the right and wall.
    • There is a colour contrast between the grab rail(s) on the left and wall.
    • There is a colour contrast between the drop down rail and wall.
    • There is a colour contrast between the walls and floor.
    • There is an/are additional accessible toilet(s) in the store, however details may vary.
    • The additional accessible toilet(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the car park - Menswear entrance.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • There is a/are standard female and male toilet(s) in the store.
  • Standard Female and Male Toilet(s) View
    • The female and male toilet(s) is/are located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.
    • There is step free access 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 an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.
  • Baby Change Facilities View
    • Baby changing facilities are available within the standard female and male toilet(s).
    • The height of the baby changing table/bench once extended and in use is 92cm.

Parent and Baby Room

  • There is a parent and baby room in the store.
  • The parent and baby room is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.
  • There is step free access into the parent and baby room.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the parent and baby room.
  • The parent and baby room is approximately 104m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • Staff do not need to be notified for use of the room.
  • The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 91cm.
  • There are disposal facilities in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a wash basin in the parent and baby room.
  • The height of the wash basin is 82cm.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
  • There is an/are additional parent and baby room(s) in the store, however details may vary.
  • The additional parent and baby room(s) is/are located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.

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.

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.