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Marks and Spencer Whetstone Simply Food

1430 High Road, Whetstone, Barnet, N20 9DR

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Overview

Toilet and Changing Facilities

  • Toilet Facilities View
    • There is 1 toilet with adaptations.
    • The toilet with adaptations is located at the rear of the store.
    • The toilet with adaptations has a right hand transfer space.
    • The transfer space is obstructed.
  • Changing Facilities View
    • Parent and baby changing facilities are located within the toilet with adaptations.

Parking

  • Car Park View
    • The car park is located at the front of the store entrance.
    • The car park is open air/surface.
    • The car park surface consists of tarmac.
    • There are 4 designated Blue Badge parking bays available.
    • The Blue Badge bays are clearly marked.
    • The surveyed Blue Badge parking bay dimensions are 230cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • There is a marked zone to both sides and rear.
    • The width of the marked zone is 120cm.
    • The nearest designated bay is 4m from the store entrance.
    • The most accessible route from the Blue Badge parking has step-free level access.
    • There is a dropped kerb without tactile paving from the designated Blue Badge parking.
  • Charges and Restrictions View
    • Parking is free for Blue Badge holders.
    • Free parking is restricted to 2 hours for Blue Badge holders.
    • Clearly presented parking signs are available.
  • Electric Vehicle Charging Points View
    • There is 1 electric vehicle charging point designated for Blue Badge holders.
    • The dimensions of the electric vehicle charging bay designated for Blue Badge holders are 225cm (width) x 460cm (depth).
    • The controls for the Blue Badge charging point are at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • The nozzle holster for the Blue Badge charging point is at a suitable height for a wheelchair user.
    • You do not need an online account to use the charging point.
    • Payment can be made with a credit/debit card (contactless) and via an app.
    • The Blue Badge charging point is 60m from the entrance.
  • Drop-off Point View
    • There is not a designated drop-off point available.

Entrance

  • This entrance is located off High Road Whetstone.
  • 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 260cm.
  • The doors have a low colour contrast.
  • There are bollards at the entrance.
  • The maximum width between them is 125cm.

Food Hall

  • There is step-free level access throughout all areas.
  • The majority of main aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • The majority of product aisle widths are over 180cm.
  • Some aisles did have obstructions at the time of the survey, these included: product bins.
  • Product displays/containers that may be more difficult for some to reach or open include: low shelving and high shelving.
  • There is no (or very little) background noise.
  • There is product signage.
  • Signage is clearly visible with high contrasting colours.
  • The colour, design and typeface of signage is consistent throughout.
  • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Staffed Checkouts

  • The staffed checkout area is located to the left as you enter the store.
  • 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 the checkout on the far right.
    • Signage is not provided for the trolley checkouts.
    • Signage is not clearly visible.
    • The height of the loading area is 100cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 100cm.
    • The card payment machine is at a height of 125cm.
    • 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.
    • Lighting levels were even at the time of the survey.

Self-Service Checkouts

  • The self-service checkout area is located to the left as you enter 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 lowered self-service touch screen surveyed was to the far left of the self-checkout area.
    • The height of the lowered touchscreen display ranges from 117cm to 135cm from the floor.
    • The lowered touchscreen has the following accessibility aids: a Call for Assistance button.
    • The height of the scanner is 100cm.
    • The height of the loading area is 65cm.
    • The height of the packing area is 65cm.
    • The payment machine is at a fixed height.
    • Assistance is available at the lowered self-service touchscreen.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • Location View
    • The toilet surveyed is located at the rear left of the store after entering.
    • The distance from the entrance is 100m.
  • Route View
    • The most accessible route to the toilet has step-free level access.
    • There are no doors to open along the most accessible route.
  • 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 inwards and has a low colour contrast.
    • The door is easy to open.
    • The width of the opening is 89cm.
    • The door has a twist lock.
    • Internally the door has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a grab rail on the internal door, with a low colour contrast.
  • Dimensions and Features View
    • The dimensions of the cubicle are 170cm (width) x 410cm (depth).
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre.
    • There is a lateral transfer space to the right as you face the toilet, however it is obstructed.
    • The lateral transfer space is 103cm (from the side of the toilet pan).
    • There is a spatula flush for the toilet.
    • The flush is on the transfer side.
    • There is a horizontal grab rail on the non-transfer side.
    • The horizontal grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a vertical grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The vertical grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • There is a dropdown grab rail on the transfer side.
    • The dropdown grab rail has a low colour contrast.
    • The toilet seat is 48cm from the floor.
    • The toilet seat has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The toilet roll holder has a high colour contrast.
    • The toilet roll holder is 85cm from the floor.
    • The wash basin has a lever mixer tap.
    • The wash basin and tap can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The wash basin is 72cm from the floor.
    • There are vertical grab rails on both sides of the wash basin.
    • The wash basin grab rails have a low 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 high colour contrast.
    • The soap dispenser is 104cm 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 high colour contrast.
    • The towel dispenser is 110cm from the floor.
    • There is a wall mounted hand dryer.
    • The hand dryer has a high colour contrast.
    • The hand dryer is 89cm 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 nappy/incontinence items bin.
    • There are no coat hooks.
    • The height of the baby change facility when in use is 95cm.
    • 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 and unshaded light sources.