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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within Gyle Shopping Centre.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the shopping centre.
• Gyle Shopping 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 South Gyle.
  • The nearest tram station is Gyle Centre.
• 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.
  • There is a designated drop off point.
  • The drop off point is located at the front of the building.

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Approach (Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear)

• Access into the Gyle Shopping Centre is via double width automatic doors, with step free level access.
• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• The surface of the approach is tiled.

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Outside Access (Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located on the east mall.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • There are no doors at this entrance.
  • The minimum width between the fixed barriers/security barriers is 228cm.

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Approach (Car Park - Menswear)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• There is a steep slope 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.

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Outside Access (Car Park - Menswear)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park, to the left of the building.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 195cm (6ft 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 182cm (5ft 12in).

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Approach (Car Park - Food Hall)

• There is step free access on the approach to the store.
• There is a slight slope 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.

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Outside Access (Car Park - Food Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located in the car park, to the right of the building.
• There is step free access at this entrance.

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• Entrance Details View
  • The main door(s) open(s) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 214cm (7ft).
  • 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 147cm (4ft 10in).

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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 Home desk/counter, within the M&S Bank and at the Order & Collect 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.
  • Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the Order and Collect counter.
  • The Order and Collect counter is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Order and Collect counter.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Order and Collect counter.
  • The Order and Collect counter is approximately 95m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Click and Collect counter is 90cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.
  • 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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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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 45m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

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Lingerie

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located to the left as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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 85m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 97cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 77cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

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Fitting Room(s) (Womenswear and Lingerie)

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• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • There are 23 fitting rooms in total within Womenswear and Lingerie, 2 of which are accessible fitting rooms.
  • 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 2.
  • 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 223cm x 226cm.
  • 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 16cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 108cm and 163cm from the floor.
  • There is a functional emergency alarm, but the pull cord is out of reach (10cm+ 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 48cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • There is an/are additional accessible fitting room(s) in this area which has/have similar details.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • The standard fitting room(s) is/are located to the left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is/are 21 standard fitting room(s) within Womenswear and 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).

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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located ahead as you enter the car park - 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 not a food information counter.
  • There is a/are checkout(s) and self service till(s) (Scott tills) in the Food Hall.
  • The height of the checkout(s) is/are 95cm.
  • 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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Beauty

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located to the left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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).
• Till(s)/Counter(s) View
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s).
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s).
  • The nearest Beauty department till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 92m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 90cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

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Menswear

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located to the left of the store as you enter the car park - Menswear 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).
  • There is a browse and order hub within Menswear.
• 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 27m from the car park - Menswear entrance.
  • The height of the Menswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 89cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
  • 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 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 102cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 210cm x 226cm.
  • 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 17cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 107cm and 162cm from the floor.
  • There is an emergency alarm, but it was not functional at the time of the survey.
  • There is a drop down/tip up chair in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 49cm.
  • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 113cm.
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 8 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).

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Babywear/Kidswear

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located to the rear of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 1 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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Café (M&S Café)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Café is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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
  • No tables are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs are permanently fixed.
  • Some chairs have armrests.
  • The nearest table is approximately 8m 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.
  • Hand held large print menus are available on request.
  • Menus are clearly written.
  • Menus are presented in good 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.

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Home

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• Home View
  • The Home department is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • 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).
  • 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 101m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 95cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 76cm.
  • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

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M&S Bank / Bureau de Change

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• Bureau de Change View
  • There is a Bureau de Change service in the store.
  • The Bureau de Change is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • There is step free access to the Bureau de Change.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
  • The Bureau de Change is approximately 81m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 99cm.
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the counter.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Order and Collect)

• There is an accessible toilet in the store.

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• 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 Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.
  • There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 98m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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 85cm.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 172cm x 238cm.
  • 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 87cm.
  • There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
  • There is a flush on the transfer side.
  • There is 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 104cm and 144cm 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).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 32cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 52cm.
  • The toilet has 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 110cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • 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 66cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 89cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 96cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 92cm.
• 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 Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (Menswear)

• There is an accessible toilet in the store.

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• Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet View
  • The accessible toilet is unisex.
  • The accessible toilet is located to the left of the store as you enter the car park - Menswear 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 42m from the car park - Menswear 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 82cm.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 150cm x 250cm.
  • There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet, due to fixtures and fittings.
  • There is a lateral transfer space.
  • As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
  • The lateral transfer space is 80cm.
  • 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 not 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 not a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
  • There is a mirror in the accessible toilet, the bottom edge of the mirror is 38cm from the floor.
  • The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 45cm.
  • The toilet has 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 93cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the wash basin is 73cm.
  • 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 67cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot 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 104cm.
  • There is a hand dryer.
  • The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
• 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 left of the store as you enter the car park - Menswear entrance.

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Standard Toilet(s)

• There is a/are standard female and male toilet(s) in the store.

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• 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 Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.
  • 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 an ambulant cubicle, with a minimum manoeuvring space of 45cm x 45cm and handrails on both sides.
• Baby Change Facilities View
  • 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 92cm.

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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 Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance, next to the Order and Collect counter.
• 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 104m from the Gyle Shopping Centre - 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 91cm.
• 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 82cm.
• There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
• There is not a chair with armrests on both sides.
• There is a toilet in the parent and baby room.
• There is an/are additional parent and baby room(s) in the store, however details may vary.
• The additional parent and baby room(s) is/are located to the rear left of the store as you enter the Gyle Shopping Centre - Womenswear entrance.

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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.