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Marks and Spencer Pantheon

173 Oxford Street, London, WD 2JR

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located in the basement cafe area.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a left hand transfer space.
    • Female and male step-free standard toilet facilities are located in the basement cafe area.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located in the basement cafe area.
    • The fitting rooms with adaptations are located on the ground and first floors.
    • The standard fitting rooms are located on the ground and first floors.

Parking

  • Public Parking View
    • On-street designated Blue Badge parking and standard parking is available.
    • The on-street designated Blue Badge parking bays are located in Great Marlborough Street.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked and signposted.

Entrance (Main - Oxford Street)

  • This entrance is located in Oxford Street.
  • The entrance area is clearly signed.
  • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at the entrance.
  • There is step-free level access at the entrance.
  • There are double automatic doors.
  • The doors open by sliding.
  • The width of the opening is 190cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are security barriers at the entrance.

Shop Floor (Ground Floor - Womenswear and Beauty)

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • Some flooring is shiny.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the walls have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: stools.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Counter (Ground Floor - Womenswear)

  • The counter is located at the rear of the store.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 85m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has a television which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 99cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is a clearly signed fixed hearing assistance system.
  • The hearing assistance system was tested and working at the time of the survey.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts (Ground Floor - Womenswear)

  • The self-service checkout area is located at the rear of the store.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 123cm to 136cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 107cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 76cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 76cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 140cm to 157cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 120cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 84cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 84cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 104cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Lift

  • The lift surveyed is located ahead and left after the main entrance.
  • The distance from the main entrance is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Standard Lift View
    • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift door has a high colour contrast.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 1000kg.
    • The external lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the external lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The lift door opening width is 90cm.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 133cm (width) x 175cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • Internally the lift has: a visual floor indicator, an audible announcer and a mirror to aid reversing.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Escalators

  • The escalators surveyed are located to the left as you enter the store.
  • The basement, ground, first and second floors can be accessed by escalator.
  • The steps are unmarked.
  • The foot (bottom) and head (top) of the escalators are clearly marked.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey, with unshaded light sources.

Shop Floor (First Floor - Menswear, Kids and Currency)

  • There is step-free level access throughout.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • There is a low visual contrast between the shelving and floor in the majority of walkways.
  • Some of the columns have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product and overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: chairs with armrests and chairs without armrests.
  • Customers can obtain online items from Click and Collect collection point.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Fitting Room with Adaptations (First Floor - Menswear)

  • Access View
    • The fitting room surveyed is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
    • The fitting room surveyed is for any gender.
    • The distance from the lift is 60m.
    • The most accessible route to the fitting room has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into the fitting room.
    • There is numbered signage for the fitting room.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • The door has a lever twist lock.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the fitting room are 220cm (width) x 220cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre in the fitting room.
    • There are grab rails in the fitting room.
    • The grab rails for the fitting room have a medium colour contrast.
    • There are dropdown rails in the fitting room.
    • The dropdown rails for the fitting room have a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted chair available.
    • The seat/chair is 50cm from the floor.
    • There is no assistance bell.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 87cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a low colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade.

Counter (First Floor - Currency)

  • The counter is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 30m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 100cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter (a writing shelf).
  • The height of the lowered section is 70cm.
  • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 103cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Counter (First Floor - Menswear)

  • The counter is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
  • The distance from the lift is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the counter has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • There is step-free level access to the counter.
  • The height of the counter is 96cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the counter.
  • The height of the lowered section is 75cm.
  • The counter has a television and patterned/distracting backgrounds which may affect the ability of someone to lip read.
  • The card payment machine is at a height of 99cm.
  • The payment machine is moveable.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system.
  • There is background noise in this area.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts (First Floor - Menswear)

  • The self-service checkout area is located on the first floor, to the left after exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 122cm to 135cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 103cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 75cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 75cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 138cm to 151cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 120cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 94cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 94cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 117cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Shop Floor (Second Floor - Lingerie and Home)

  • There is step-free level access throughout, this may include the use of a lift.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are between 120cm - 150cm.
  • The visual contrast between the shelving and floor varies between low and high.
  • Some of the walls and columns have a reflective finish.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product and overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Seating available for customers includes: benches.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Self-Service Checkouts (Second Floor - Lingerie)

  • The self-service checkout area is located on the second floor, to the right after exiting the lift.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
    • The lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was to the right of the self-service checkouts.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 122cm to 135cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 102cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 75cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 75cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 100cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 140cm to 156cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 120cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 93cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 93cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 117cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Lift (Second Floor - Home Department)

  • The lift surveyed is located within the Home Department on the second floor.
  • The distance from the main lift is 50m.
  • The most accessible route to the lift has step-free level access.
  • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • This route has narrow walkways.
  • This lift is a platform lift.
  • Platform Lift View
    • The raised section in the Home department can be accessed by this lift.
    • The lift has a level manoeuvring space in front of it for a wheelchair user (150cm x 150cm).
    • The weight limit for the lift is 300kg.
    • The internal dimensions of the lift are 90cm (width) x 145cm (depth).
    • The internal lift control buttons have tactile markings.
    • The control buttons have a high colour contrast.
    • All of the internal lift controls are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The button needs to be pressed constantly when in use.
    • The lift is slow moving.

Stairs (Second Floor - Home Department)

  • The stairs are located within the Home department on the second floor.
  • The raised level within the Home department can be accessed by these stairs.
  • There are handrails on both sides and also a central handrail.
  • 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 steps are clearly marked.
  • The height of the steps is between 15cm and 18cm.
  • The height of the highest step is 15cm.
  • The depth of the steps is between 30cm and 45cm.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Food and Drink (Basement Floor - Coffee Shop)

  • Restaurant Bar Café 1 View
    • The coffee shop is located on the basement floor.
    • The most accessible route has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
    • There is step-free level access into this area.
    • There is open plan access.
    • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
    • There is a service counter.
    • The surface height is 76cm.
    • Menu types include: wall-mounted (digital) and countertop.
    • The following are available: drinking straws, takeaway cups, gluten free food, lactose free food and dairy free food.
    • 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: chairs with armrests, chairs without armrests and benches.
    • Some seating is fixed.
    • 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 background noise in this area.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Supermarket (Basement Floor - Food Hall)

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The Food Hall can be accessed directly via the stairs from Oxford Street.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of main product widths are between 150cm - 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product displays.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving, high shelving, self-closing (pull handle) display cabinets, sliding door display cabinets and open top cabinets.
  • There is background noise.
  • There is product and overhead signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is not consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels vary due to there being different types of lights in the space.

Staffed Checkouts (Basement Floor - Food Hall)

  • The staffed checkout area is located at the rear of the store on the basement floor.
  • The store has standard trolley checkouts.
  • There is step-free level access to the staffed checkout area.
  • Trolley Checkouts View
    • The trolley checkout surveyed was to the far left of the checkout area.
    • Signage is not provided for the trolley checkouts.
    • The height of the loading area is 96cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 90cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 123cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Self-Service Checkouts (Basement Floor - Food Hall)

  • The self-service checkout area is located at the rear of the store on the basement floor.
  • There is step-free level access to the self-service checkout area.
  • The store has self-service touchscreens for basket shops.
  • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available.
  • Lowered Touchscreens View
    • Lowered self-service touchscreens are available for basket shops.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 108cm to 123cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 91cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 64cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 64cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 87cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.
  • Standard Touchscreens View
    • The self-service checkout surveyed was a basket shop touchscreen.
    • The height of the touchscreen display ranges from 135cm to 152cm from the floor.
    • The touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 112cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 65cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 65cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 109cm.
    • The payment machine is moveable.
    • Assistance is available at the self-serve checkouts.

Toilet with Adaptations (Basement Floor - Left Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located on the basement floor.
    • The distance from the lift is 35m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
    • This route has narrow walkways.
  • Access View
    • There is step-free level access into the facility.
    • There is pictorial and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the door.
    • The door opens outwards and has a high colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 90cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
    • There is not a grab rail on the internal door.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 169cm (width) x 200cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the left as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 94cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a wall sensor flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the wall above the cistern.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a high colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a medium colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 44cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet has a padded backrest.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 86cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 73cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a high colour contrast.
    • There is a wall mounted soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The soap dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 84cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The towel dispenser has a low colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 112cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a low colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 71cm from the floor.
    • There is a pull cord emergency alarm, however it is not within 10cm from the floor.
    • There is a long mirror.
    • There is no shelf.
    • The cubicle has a waste bin and a sanitary bin.
    • There is one coat hook.
    • The coat hook is 145cm from the floor.
    • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
    • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.

Parent and Baby Room / Feeding Room (Basement Floor)

  • The room is located on the basement floor.
  • The distance from the lift is 35m.
  • The most accessible route to the room has step-free level access.
  • Doors are held open along the most accessible route.
  • 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.
  • The door opens away from you.
  • The door is easy to open.
  • The width of the opening is 87cm.
  • The door has a high colour contrast.
  • Internally the door has a high colour contrast.
  • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 92cm.
  • There is also a toilet, a wash basin, a hand dryer, a paper towel dispenser, a mirror and a coat hook in the room.
  • The wash basin has a sensor tap.
  • The room has a nappy/incontinence items bin and a sanitary bin.
  • Seating available in this room includes: armchairs.
  • The walls and floor have a high colour contrast.
  • Lighting levels were uneven at the time of the survey, with pools of light and shade and unshaded light sources.