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Marks and Spencer Aylesbury

35 High Street, Aylesbury, Buckinghamshire, HP20 1SH

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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 Aylesbury.
  • Parking View
    • The store does not have its own car park.
    • Clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bays are available (within approximately 50m of the store).
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on High Street and Britannia Street.
    • There is a public car park within approximately 200m of the store.
    • The public parking facilities are located on Britannia Street.
    • Standard on street parking is available (within approximately 50m of the store).

Approach (High Street)

  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is block paving.

Outside Access (High Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located on High Street.
  • 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 150cm (4ft 11in).

Approach (Britannia Street)

  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.

Outside Access (Britannia Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Britannia Street.
  • Step Details View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are located between the first and second set of doors.
    • There is/are 10 step(s) to access the store.
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • Entrance Details View
    • The main door(s) open(s) both ways (push and pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).
    • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
    • The second set of doors open both ways (push and pull).
    • The second set of doors are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).

Approach (Cambridge Street)

  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles and block paving.

Outside Access (Cambridge Street)

  • This information is for the entrance located on Cambridge Street.
  • Step Details View
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • The step(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
    • There is/are 8 step(s) to access the store.
    • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • Entrance Details View
    • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
    • The door(s) is/are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 150cm (4ft 11in).

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 Refunds and Exchange counter, at the Menswear counter, at the Womenswear counter and at the food information 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.
  • Comments View
    • Click and Collect is on the ground floor in the Womenswear department. Click and Collect and returns are via wall mounted touch screens with controls that are between 115cm and 160cm in height.

Womenswear

  • Womenswear View
    • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the High Street 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/are ramp(s) and step(s) within 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 15m from the High Street entrance.
    • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 8 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 155cm x 200cm.
    • 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 29cm from the floor.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 100cm 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 not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 7 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).

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Womenswear)

  • There is a/are slight ramp(s)/slope(s) to access the Womenswear department shoes.
  • The ramp(s)/slope(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the High Street entrance.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp/slope.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on the left going up.
  • The ramp/slope does overcome the step(s).

Step(s) (Womenswear)

  • There is/are 3 step(s) to access the Womenswear department shoes.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the High Street entrance.
  • The step(s) is/are clearly marked.
  • The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the step(s).
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.

Lingerie

  • Lingerie View
    • Lingerie is located on the ground floor, to the left of the store as you enter the High Street 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 22m from the High Street entrance.
    • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • 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).
    • 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 155cm x 200cm.
    • 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 29cm from the floor.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 100cm 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 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).

Beauty

  • Beauty View
    • The Beauty department is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the store as you enter the High Street 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).

Food Hall

  • Food Hall View
    • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor, to the rear of the store as you enter via the High Street 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.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • There are stairs for public use.
    • The stairs are located to the right of the store as you enter the High Street entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first floor.
    • There are 15+ steps between floors.
    • The steps are clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 16cm.
    • There is a/are handrail(s) at the stairs.
    • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
    • There is a landing.
    • Clear signage for the lift is visible from the stairs.
  • Escalator(s) View
    • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located to the right of the store as you enter the High Street entrance.
    • The escalator(s) in the store only go up.
    • 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).
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located to the rear of the store as you enter via the High Street entrance, next to the Food hall.
    • There is step free access to the lift.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
    • The lift is approximately 24m from the High Street 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 140cm.
    • The dimensions of the lift are 195cm x 225cm.
    • 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 115cm.
    • The lift controls have tactile markings.
    • The lift controls do not have Braille markings.

Menswear

  • Menswear View
    • Menswear is located on the first floor, ahead just past kidswear 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).
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • 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 15m from the lift.
    • The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
    • 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.
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 3 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 155cm x 200cm.
    • 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 45cm from the floor.
    • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 130cm 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 45cm.
    • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 110cm.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 2 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).

Refunds and Exchanges

  • The Refund and Exchange counter is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Refund and Exchange counter, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Refund and Exchange counter.
  • The Refund and Exchange counter is approximately 10m from the lift.
  • The height of the Refund and Exchange counter is 95cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.

Babywear/Kidswear

  • Babywear/Kidswear View
    • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, ahead 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).
    • There is a/are ramp(s) within the Babywear/Kidswear aisle(s).

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Babywear/Kidswear, Home and M&S Café)

  • There is a/are slight ramp(s)/slope(s) to access the Babywear/Kidswear department, the Home department and M&S Café.
  • The ramp(s)/slope(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.

Café (M&S Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Café is located on the first floor, to the right 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 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 dining tables is 68cm.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
  • Menus and Services View
    • 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.

Home

  • Home View
    • The Home department is located on the first floor, to the right of the store, just before the M&S café. As you exit the lift.
    • There is ramped/sloped 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).

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 on the first floor, to the right 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.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • 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 on the first floor, to the right 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.
  • 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 89cm.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 190cm x 260cm.
    • 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 170cm.
    • 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 disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
    • There is a coat hook in the accessible toilet, 160cm 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 a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
    • The shelf or equivalent flat surface is within 95cm of the floor.
    • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 90cm 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 110cm.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 77cm.
    • The tap type is sensor. 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 cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 110cm.
    • There is not a towel dispenser.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 90cm.
  • 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 96cm.

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.