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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within Dockside Outlet Centre.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the shopping area.
• Dockside Outlet Centre link (new tab) - click here.

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Public Transport and Parking

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• Public Transport View
  • There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
  • The nearest train station is Gillingham.
• 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 not available.
  • There is a dropped kerb from the car park to the store.
  • The dropped kerb does have tactile paving.

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Approach

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is block paving.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 0.9cm - 3cm.
  • The main door(s) open(s) towards you (pull).
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 200cm (6ft 7in).

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Inside Access

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• 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 till/counter.
  • There is not a cash machine in the store.
  • Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are not available.
• Click and Collect View
  • There is not a Click and Collect service in the store.
• Additional Department Products View
  • The store sells a limited amount of products relating to the following department(s); Home and Beauty.

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Till/Counter

• The till/counter is located to the rear of the store.
• There is step free access to the till/counter.
• There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
• The till/counter is approximately 20m from the entrance.
• The height of the till/counter is 95cm.
• There is a hearing assistance system at the till/counter.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the store.
  • 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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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located to the right as you enter the store.
  • 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).

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located to the left as you enter the store.
  • 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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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located to the rear right of the store.
  • 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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Fitting Room(s)

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• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are located to the rear right of the store.
  • There is/are 6 fitting room(s) in total within the store, 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 105cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 160cm x 270cm.
  • 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 21cm from the floor.
  • There is not a coat hook in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • 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
  • The standard fitting room(s) is/are located to the rear right of the store.
  • There is/are 5 standard fitting room(s) within the store.
  • 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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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located at the rear of the store, in front of the tills.
  • 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).

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located in the rear left hand corner as you enter the store.
  • 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).

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Toilet with Adaptations

• There is not an accessible toilet in the store.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There are no standard toilets in the store.

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Public Facilities

• There is an accessible toilet available within the shopping area.
• Standard toilets are available within the shopping area.
• Baby changing facilities are available within the shopping area.

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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.

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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.