Access Guide
Introduction
- Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
- The store is located within Vangarde Shopping Park.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the retail park.
- Vangarde Shopping Park link (new tab) - click here.
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is not a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
- The nearest train station is York.
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Parking
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- 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.
Approach
- There is step free access 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 (Womenswear)
- This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- The main door(s) open(s) automatically towards you.
- The door(s) is/are single.
- The width of the door opening is 120cm (3ft 11in).
Outside Access (Food Hall)
- This information is for the entrance located at the side of the building.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
- The door(s) is/are double.
- The width of the door opening is 210cm (6ft 11in).
Inside Access
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Inside Access
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- There is step free access throughout the store.
- The store does 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 and at the Bureau de Change 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.
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Click and Collect
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- There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
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Comments
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- The Click and Collect collection point is located on the ground floor next to Womenswear.
- There are 2 touch screens.
- The touch screen controls range between 115cm to 145cm in height.
- There height of the assistance button is 115cm.
Womenswear (Ground Floor)
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Womenswear
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- 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- 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 50m from the Womenswear entrance.
- The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
- 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.
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 17 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 225cm x 235cm.
- 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 18cm from the floor.
- There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 105cm and 160cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
- 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 a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
- The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 95cm.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 16 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).
Babywear/Kidswear (Ground Floor)
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Babywear/Kidswear
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- Babywear/Kidswear is located on the ground floor, to the rear right of the store next to Womenswear.
- 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is step free access to the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s).
- There is a clear accessible route to the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s).
- The nearest Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 50m from the Womenswear entrance.
- The height of the Babywear/Kidswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
- 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.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 16 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).
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Comments
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- Babywear/Kidswear now share Tills and Fitting Rooms with Womenswear.
Food Hall (Ground Floor)
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Food Hall
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- 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is not a food information counter.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
- There is a/are checkout(s), high activity till(s) and self service till(s) (Scott tills) 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.
- 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).
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Comments
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- There is a Scan and Shop facility available.
Other Floors
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Stairs
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- There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
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Escalator(s)
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- 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.
- Clear signage for the lift is visible from the escalator(s).
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Lift
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- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located to the left 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 45m 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 110cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 160cm x 210cm.
- There is 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 105cm.
- The lift controls have tactile markings.
- The lift controls have Braille markings.
- There is an/are additional lift(s) in the store, however details may vary.
- The additional lift(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance and to the rear of the Lingerie department.
Lingerie (First Floor)
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Lingerie
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- Lingerie is located on the first floor, to the right 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).
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 7 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 Accessible Room 1.
- There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
- The clear width of the opening is 114cm.
- The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 230cm x 220cm.
- 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 20cm from the floor.
- There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 105cm 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 45cm.
- There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
- The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 10cm.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 6 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).
Beauty (First Floor)
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Beauty
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- The Beauty department is located on the first floor, at the far side of the store through the Home department.
- 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).
Home (First Floor)
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Home
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- The Home department is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift, through the gift shop.
- There is step free access to the Home 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 Home department aisle(s).
- There is a browse and order hub within the Home department.
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is step free access to the Home department till(s)/counter(s), via lift.
- 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 12m from the lift.
- The height of the Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 76cm.
- 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.
Menswear (First Floor)
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Menswear
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- Menswear is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is step free access to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s), via lift.
- There is a clear accessible route to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
- The nearest Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 50m from the lift.
- The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
- 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.
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 12 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), via lift.
- 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 225cm x 235cm.
- 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 18cm from the floor.
- There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
- There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
- 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 a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
- The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 100cm.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 11 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).
Opticians (M&S Opticians - First Floor)
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Opticians
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- The opticians is located on the first floor, at the front right of the store.
- There is step-free access to the Opticians, via lift.
- There is step-free access throughout the Opticians department.
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- There is step-free access to the till(s)/counter(s).
- There is a clear accessible route to the till(s)/counter(s).
- The nearest till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 55m from the lift.
- The height of the till(s)/counter(s) is/are 101cm.
- The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
- There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
- The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
- There is not a hearing assistance system available at the till(s)/counter(s).
- 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.
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Consultation Room(s)
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- There is/are 2 consultation room(s) available.
- There is step-free access to the consultation room(s).
- There is a clear accessible route to the consultation room(s).
- The room surveyed was; Consultation Room 1.
- There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room surveyed.
- The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are single width.
- The width of the door opening is 86cm.
- There is not room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (minimum space of 150cm x 150cm).
- There is a sink in the consultation room.
- There is a chair available.
- The chair has armrests available on both sides.
- The consultation room is enclosed with a roof.
M&S Bank / Bureau de Change (First Floor)
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Bureau de Change
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- There is a Bureau de Change service in the store.
- The Bureau de Change is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
- There is step free access to the Bureau de Change, via lift.
- There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
- The Bureau de Change is approximately 68m from the lift.
- The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 76cm.
- There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
Café (M&S Café - First Floor)
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Location and Access
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- The Café is located on the first floor, to the rear 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.
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Counter
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- 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.
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Tables and Seating
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- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs are permanently fixed.
- No 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 56cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 69cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
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Menus and Services
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- Menus are available on the wall.
- The Café has a menu board.
- 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 available on request.
- The Café does not play background music.
- WiFi is available in the Café.
Toilet with Adaptations (First Floor)
- There is an accessible toilet in the store.
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Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet
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- The accessible toilet is unisex.
- The accessible toilet is located on the first floor, to the rear 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 70m from the lift.
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Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 twist lock.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 198cm 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 130cm.
- 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 are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 105cm and 140cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
- The shelf or equivalent flat surface is not within 95cm of the floor.
- There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 60cm from the floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 51cm.
- The toilet has a wall which acts as 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 80cm.
- 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) cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 70cm.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can 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 100cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 84cm.
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Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)
- There is a/are standard female and male toilet(s) in the store.
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Standard Female and Male Toilet(s)
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- The female and male toilet(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the rear 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 an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- 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 91cm.
Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)
- There is a parent and baby room in the store.
- The parent and baby room is located on the first floor, to the rear of the store as you exit the lift.
- 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 70m from the lift.
- 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 92cm.
- 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 86cm.
- There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
- There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
- There is not a toilet in the parent and baby room.
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.