Access Guide
Introduction
- The store is located on a main shopping street.
Public Transport and Parking
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Public Transport
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- There is a bus stop within approximately 150m of the store.
- The nearest train station is Kendal.
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Parking
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- The store has its own car park.
- Parking is not free for all users.
- Parking is not free for Blue Badge holders.
- Information including payment terms, is provided at the entrance to the car park, to make it clear whether or not free parking is available to Blue Badge holders.
- The car park is located at the front of the store.
- The car park type is open air/surface.
- Parking spaces for Blue Badge holders do not need to be booked in advance.
- There is/are 5 designated parking bay(s) within the car park.
- Designated parking bays are clearly marked/signposted.
- The dimensions of the designated parking bay(s) are 244cm x 452cm (8ft x 14ft 10in).
- The dimensions of the designated bays vary in size.
- The nearest designated bay is 8m (8yd 2ft) from the upper car park entrance.
- The furthest designated bay is 15m (16yd 1ft) from the upper car park entrance.
- Clearly marked/signposted parent and child parking bays are available.
- The route from the car park to the entrance is accessible to a wheelchair user with assistance.
- Assistance may be required because there is/are slopes/ramps.
- The car park surface is tarmac and block paving.
- Customers do not have to cross a road between the car park and the store.
- The car park does not have a height restriction barrier.
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- Parking can be paid fir in the RingGo APP.
Approach (Upper Car Park)
- 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 (Upper Car Park)
- This information is for the entrance located in the upper car park.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- 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 190cm (6ft 3in).
Approach (Basement Car Park)
- There is step free access on the approach to the store.
- The surface of the approach is concrete.
Other Floors (Basement Car Park Entrance)
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Stairs
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- There are stairs for public use.
- The stairs are located in the basement car park.
- The floors which are accessible by stairs are basement car park and ground floor.
- There are 15+ steps between floors.
- The steps are clearly marked.
- The height of the step(s) is/are 17cm.
- There is a/are handrail(s) at the stairs.
- The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
- There is a landing.
- The lift is clearly visible from the stairs.
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Escalator(s)
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- There is/are not escalator(s) for public use.
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Lift
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- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located in the basement car park.
- There is step free access to the lift.
- There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are basement car park and ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The clear door width is 138cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 296cm x 196cm.
- 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 99cm.
- The lift controls have tactile markings.
- The lift controls do not have Braille markings.
Inside Access
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Inside Access
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- 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 in the Café.
- There is not 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.
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Click and Collect
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- There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
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*****Click and Collect Touchscreen****
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- Self-service touchscreens are available for Click and Collect.
- The touchscreens are 110cm to 170cm from the floor.
- The Click and Collect touchscreens are located to the left of the store from the upper car park entrance. The Click and Collect touchscreens are 50m from the upper car park entrance. There is step free access to the Click and Collect touchscreens. There is a clear accessible route to the Click and Collect touchscreens. There is an on screen button to call for assistance which is 115cm high.
Till/Counter
- The till/counter is located to the left of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
- There is step free access to the till/counter.
- There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
- The till/counter is approximately 26m from the upper car park entrance.
- The height of the till/counter is 91cm.
- There is not a hearing assistance system at the till/counter.
- There are not 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.
Womenswear
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Womenswear
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- Womenswear is located ahead as you enter the upper car park 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).
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 6 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 1.
- 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 202cm x 222cm.
- 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 31cm from the floor.
- There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 105cm and 140cm 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 98cm.
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Standard Fitting Room(s)
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- There is/are 5 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).
Beauty
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Beauty
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- The Beauty department is located in the centre of the store as you enter the upper car park 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).
Menswear
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Menswear
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- Menswear is located in the centre of the store as you enter the upper car park 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).
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Accessible Fitting Room(s)
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- There is not a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
Lingerie
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Lingerie
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- Lingerie is located to the rear left of the store as you enter the upper car park 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).
Babywear/Kidswear
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Babywear/Kidswear
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- Babywear/Kidswear is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park 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).
Home
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Home
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- The Home department is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
- There is step free access to the Home department.
- There is limited room to manoeuvre within the aisles.
- There is step free access throughout the Home department aisle(s).
Food Hall
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Food Hall
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- The Food Hall is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park 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).
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Till(s)/Counter(s)
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- 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).
Café (M&S Café)
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Location and Access
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- The Café is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park 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.
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Counter
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- 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 84cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
- No tables are permanently fixed.
- Some 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 70cm.
- There is clear manoeuvring space throughout the Café.
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Menus and Services
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- Menus are available on the wall.
- 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.
Toilet with Adaptations (Right Hand Transfer)
- There is an accessible toilet in the store.
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Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet
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- The accessible toilet is unisex.
- The accessible toilet is located to the rear right of the store as you enter the upper car park 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 28m from the upper car park entrance.
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Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet
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- 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, written and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 220cm x 223cm.
- 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 152cm.
- There is a drop down rail on the transfer side.
- There is a flush on the transfer side.
- There is not a spatula type lever flush.
- 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 are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 166cm and 172cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 71cm from the floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet has 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 113cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
- 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 55cm.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 107cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 88cm.
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Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 right of the store as you enter the upper car park entrance.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 84cm.
Toilet with Adaptations (Left Hand Transfer)
- There is an accessible toilet in the store.
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Location of and Access to the Accessible Toilet
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- The accessible toilet is unisex.
- The accessible toilet is located to the right rear of the store.
- There is step free access into the accessible toilet.
- There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
- The accessible toilet is approximately 26m from the upper car park entrance.
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Features and Dimensions of the Accessible Toilet
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- 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, written and 'Not All Disabilities Are Visible' signage on or near the toilet door.
- The door opens towards you (pull).
- The width of the door opening is 91cm.
- The door is locked by a lever twist.
- The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 213cm x 207cm.
- There is not clear manoeuvring space in the accessible toilet, due to the dimensions.
- There is a lateral transfer space.
- As you face the toilet pan the transfer space is on the left.
- The lateral transfer space is 142cm.
- 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 push button style of alarm.
- There are disposal facilities in the accessible toilet.
- There are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 100cm and 171cm from the floor.
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Position of Fixtures in the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 67cm from the floor.
- The height of the toilet seat above floor level is 48cm.
- The toilet has 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 108cm.
- There is a wash basin.
- The wash basin can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the wash basin is 72cm.
- The tap type is push button. 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 45cm.
- There is a soap dispenser.
- The soap dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the soap dispenser is 102cm.
- There is a towel dispenser.
- The towel dispenser can be reached when seated on the toilet.
- The height of the towel dispenser is 102cm.
- There is a hand dryer.
- The height of the hand dryer is 89cm.
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Colour Contrast in the Accessible Toilet
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- 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 next to the surveyed toilet.
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Baby Change Facilities
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- Baby changing facilities are located within the accessible toilet.
- The height of the baby change table/bench once extended and in use is 73cm.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets in the store.
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.