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Introduction

• Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
• The store is located within Silverlink Shopping Park.
• The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the retail park.
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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 North Shields.
  • The nearest underground tube station/Metro station is Percy Main.
• 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.

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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.
• There is a/are fixed bollard(s) on the approach to the store.

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Outside Access (Womenswear)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front of the building on the left.
• 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) automatically.
  • The door(s) is/are double.
  • The width of the door opening is 160cm (5ft 3in).
  • 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 156cm (5ft 1in).

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Approach (Food Hall)

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

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Outside Access (Food Hall)

• This information is for the entrance located at the front 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 172cm (5ft 8in).
  • 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 158cm (5ft 2in).

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Inside Access

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• Inside Access View
  • There is a/are ramp(s)/slope(s) and step(s) within the store.
  • The store does 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 Order & Collect counter.
  • 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.
• Click and Collect View
  • There is not a Click and Collect service in the store.
• *****Click and Collect Touchscreen**** View
  • Self-service touchscreens are available for Click and Collect.
  • The touchscreens are 95cm to 170cm from the floor.
  • There is a button which will condense the screen content.
  • The height of the button is 95cm from the floor.
  • Once condensed the touchscreen heights are 95cm to 140cm from the floor.
• Comments View
  • Refunds and exchanges are available from all tills/counters.
  • The click and collect touch screens are at the rear of the women's clothing section at the rear of the store.

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Womenswear

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• Womenswear View
  • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, ahead as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
  • There is ramped/sloped and stepped 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 18m from the Womenswear entrance.
  • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 91cm.
  • There is not 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 8 fitting room(s) in total within Womenswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 104cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 232cm x 224cm.
  • 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 18cm 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 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 ramped/sloped or stepped 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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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (Ground Floor)

• There is a/are slight ramp(s)/slope(s) to access additional Womenswear aisles, the Food hall and Home Department.
• The ramp(s)/slope(s) is/are located ahead 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 ramp/slope does overcome the step(s).

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Step(s) (Ground Floor)

• There is/are 4 step(s) to access additional Womenswear aisles, the Food hall and Home Department.
• The step(s) is/are located ahead 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.

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Food Hall

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• Food Hall View
  • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 hearing assistance system at the 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.
  • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).

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Other Floors

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• Stairs View
  • There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
• Escalator(s) View
  • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
  • The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store.
  • The escalator(s) in the store go both up and down.
  • 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 not visible from the escalator(s).
• Lift View
  • There is a lift for public use.
  • The lift is located at the rear of the store in the Womenswear department.
  • There is step free access to the lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
  • The lift is approximately 45m from the Womenswear 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 110cm.
  • The dimensions of the lift are 204cm x 158cm.
  • 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.

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Café (M&S Café - First Floor)

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• Location and Access View
  • The Café is located on the first floor, at the opposite side of the store as you exit the lift, next to the escalators leading from the Food Hall.
  • 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 87cm.
• Tables and Seating View
  • 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 to the service counter and to the outer tables and chairs.
• 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 good 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.

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Babywear/Kidswear (First Floor)

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• Babywear/Kidswear View
  • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, to the right of the store 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).

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Till/Counter (First Floor)

• The till/counter is located on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access to the till/counter, via lift.
• There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
• The till/counter is approximately 24m from the lift.
• The height of the till/counter is 95cm.
• There is not a hearing assistance system at the till/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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Lingerie (First Floor)

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• Lingerie View
  • Lingerie is located on the first floor, immediately facing you as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to Lingerie, via lift.
  • 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 20m from the lift.
  • The height of the Lingerie till(s)/counter(s) is/are 93cm.
  • 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 5 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), 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 198cm x 154cm.
  • 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 30cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 101cm 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).
• Standard Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 4 standard fitting room(s) within Lingerie.
  • 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).

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Beauty (First Floor)

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• Beauty View
  • The Beauty department is located on the first floor, to the right as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the Beauty department, via lift.
  • 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 20m from the lift.
  • The height of the Beauty department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 93cm.
  • 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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Menswear (First Floor)

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• Menswear View
  • Menswear is located on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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).
• Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
  • There is/are 5 fitting room(s) in total within Menswear, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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 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 10cm from the floor.
  • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 107cm and 161cm 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 4 standard fitting room(s) within Menswear.
  • There is ramped/sloped or stepped 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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Ramp(s) or Slope(s) (First Floor)

• There is a/are slight ramp(s)/slope(s) to access the Menswear department.
• The ramp(s)/slope(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the rear of the Babywear/Kidswear department.
• There is a/are handrail(s) at the ramp/slope.
• The handrail(s) is/are on both sides going up.
• The ramp/slope does overcome the step(s).

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Step(s) (First Floor)

• There is/are 4 step(s) to access the Menswear department.
• The step(s) is/are located on the first floor, to the rear of the Babywear/Kidswear department.
• 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.

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Accessible Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• 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 on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift accessed via corridor.
  • There is step free access into the accessible toilet, via lift.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the accessible toilet.
  • The accessible toilet is approximately 68m from the lift.
• 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 86cm.
  • The door is locked by a lever twist.
  • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 147cm x 307cm.
  • 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 right.
  • The lateral transfer space is 78cm.
  • 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 are coat hooks in the accessible toilet at 126cm and 183cm 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 the left.
  • There is a shelf or equivalent flat surface in the accessible toilet (includes toilet cistern).
  • The shelf or equivalent flat surface is not within 95cm of the floor.
  • 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 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 90cm.
  • There is a wash basin.
  • The wash basin can 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) can be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The distance from the nearest tap(s) to the toilet seat is 52cm.
  • There is a soap dispenser.
  • The soap dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the soap dispenser is 108cm.
  • There is a towel dispenser.
  • The towel dispenser cannot be reached when seated on the toilet.
  • The height of the towel dispenser is 112cm.
  • There is not a hand dryer.
• 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.

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Standard Toilet(s) (First Floor)

• 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 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.

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Parent and Baby Room (First Floor)

• There is a parent and baby room in the store.
• The parent and baby room is located on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.
• There is step free access into the parent and baby room, via lift.
• There is a clear accessible route to the parent and baby room.
• The parent and baby room is approximately 65m from the lift.
• 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 90cm.
• 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 80cm.
• 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.

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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.