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Marks and Spencer Fosse Park

Fosse Shopping Park, Fosse Park Avenue, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE19 1HQ

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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 Narborough.
  • 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 available.

Approach (Womenswear)

  • 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 (Womenswear)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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 134cm (4ft 5in).
    • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
    • The second set of doors open automatically.
    • The second set of doors are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 151cm (4ft 11in).

Approach (Home)

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

Outside Access (Home)

  • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building.
  • 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 131cm (4ft 4in).
    • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
    • The second set of doors open automatically.
    • The second set of doors are double.
    • The width of the door opening is 139cm (4ft 7in).

Approach (Food Hall)

  • There is step free access on the approach to the store.
  • The surface of the approach is concrete tiles, which is uneven in places.
  • There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

Outside Access (Food Hall)

  • This information is for the entrance located to the side of the building.
  • 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 145cm (4ft 9in).
    • There is a second set of doors at this entrance.
    • The second set of doors open automatically.
    • The second set of doors are single.
    • The width of the door opening is 106cm (3ft 6in).

Inside Access

  • Inside Access View
    • There is step free access throughout the store.
    • There is flooring which is shiny and could cause issues with glare or look slippery to some people.
    • 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 Menswear counter, at the Womenswear counter, at the Home desk/counter, at the Bureau de Change 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.
    • There is not a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • Comments View
    • Click and Collect is to the rear of the store, 76m from the Womenswear entrance. The touch screen is within 120cm from floor level.

Womenswear

  • Womenswear View
    • Womenswear is located 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).
    • There is a browse and order hub within Womenswear.
  • 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 23m 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).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 18 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).
    • The name/number of the accessible fitting room surveyed is 18.
    • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The clear width of the opening is 101cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 233cm x 227cm.
    • 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 6cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 107cm and 163cm 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 17 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).

Food Hall

  • Food Hall View
    • The Food Hall is located 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).
  • 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), 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.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).

Café (Deli)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Café is located to the rear of the food hall as you enter the Food hall entrance.
    • There is step free access to the Café.
    • 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.
    • The height of the service counter is 110cm.
  • Tables and Seating View
    • All tables are permanently fixed.
    • No 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 dining tables is 110cm.
    • There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café and to the service counter.
  • 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.

Lingerie

  • Lingerie View
    • Lingerie is located to the right of the store as you enter the Womenswear 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 72m from the Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 9 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 233cm x 225cm.
    • 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 19cm 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).
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 8 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).

Menswear

  • Menswear View
    • Menswear is located to the right of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • 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).
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • There is step free access to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Menswear till(s)/counter(s).
    • The nearest Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 32m from the Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 14 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).
    • 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 235cm x 210cm.
    • 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 8cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 107cm and 162cm 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 93cm.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 13 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
    • 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

  • Babywear/Kidswear View
    • Babywear/Kidswear is located in the centre of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • 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).

Beauty

  • Beauty View
    • The Beauty department is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear 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).

Café (M&S Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Café is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access to the Café.
    • 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 70cm.
    • 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 not available.
    • The Café does not play background music.
    • WiFi is available in the Café.

Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Home and Bureau de Change)

  • There is a/are slight ramp(s)/slope(s) to access the Home department and Bureau de Change.
  • The ramp(s)/slope(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp/slope.
  • The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
  • The minimum width of the ramp is 127cm.
  • The ramp/slope does overcome the step(s).

Step(s) (Home and Bureau de Change)

  • There is/are 6 step(s) to access the Home department and Bureau de change.
  • The step(s) is/are located to the left as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • 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.

Home

  • Home View
    • The Home department is located ahead as you enter the Home entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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).
    • There is a browse and order hub within the Home department.
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • There is step free access to the Home department till(s)/counter(s).
    • 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 8m from the Home entrance.
    • The height of the Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 90cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

M&S Bank / Bureau de Change

  • Bureau de Change View
    • There is a Bureau de Change service in the store.
    • The Bureau de Change is located ahead as you enter the Home entrance.
    • There is ramped/sloped or stepped access to the Bureau de Change.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
    • The Bureau de Change is approximately 52m from the Home entrance.
    • The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 100cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.

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 to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access 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 (Left Hand Transfer)

  • 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 to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
    • The accessible toilet is approximately 108m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • 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 84cm.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 197cm x 217cm.
    • 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 left.
    • The lateral transfer space is 143cm.
    • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not 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.
  • 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 70cm from the floor.
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • 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 94cm.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 68cm.
    • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
    • The tap(s) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 40cm.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 91cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the towel dispenser is 90cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 74cm.
  • 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 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 to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.

Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)

  • 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 to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
    • The accessible toilet is approximately 108m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • 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 84cm.
    • The door is locked by a twist lock.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 177cm x 212cm.
    • 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 108cm.
    • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
    • There is not 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 145cm 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 not a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
    • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
    • 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 100cm.
    • There is a wash basin.
    • The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the wash basin is 70cm.
    • The tap type is lever. It is a mixer tap.
    • The tap(s) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 62cm.
    • There is a soap dispenser.
    • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
    • The height of the soap dispenser is 84cm.
    • There is a towel dispenser.
    • The towel dispenser can 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 75cm.
  • 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 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 to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.

Parent and Baby Room

  • There is a parent and baby room in the store.
  • The parent and baby room is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • 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 106m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • 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 88cm.
  • 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 79cm.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is not 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.