Access Guide
Introduction
- Marks and Spencer store opening times and services available link (new tab) - click here.
- The store is located on a main shopping street.
- The store is located within One New Change.
- The details within this access guide relate to the Marks and Spencer store and not the shopping centre.
- One New Change link (new tab) - click here.
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 Cannon Street.
- The nearest underground tube station/Metro station is St Paul's.
- The nearest DLR station is Bank.
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Parking
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- The store does not have its own car park.
- There are no parking facilities available at the store.
Approach (Cheapside)
- There is step free access on the approach to the store.
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
Outside Access (Cheapside)
- This information is for the entrance located on Cheapside.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double.
- The width of the door opening is 208cm (6ft 10in).
Other Floors (Cheapside Entrance)
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Escalator(s)
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- There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
- The escalator(s) is/are located immediately beyond the entrance.
- The escalator(s) in the store go both up and down.
- The floors which are accessible by escalators are Cheapside entrance and ground floor.
- The escalator steps are clearly marked.
- The foot and head of the escalator(s) are clearly marked.
- The lift is clearly visible from the escalator(s).
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Lift
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- There is a lift for public use.
- The lift is located immediately beyond the entrance.
- There is step free access to the lift.
- There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
- The lift is approximately 4m from the Cheapside entrance.
- The floors which are accessible by this lift are Cheapside entrance and ground floor.
- The lift is a standard lift.
- The clear door width is 91cm.
- The dimensions of the lift are 150cm x 150cm.
- There is a mirror to aid reversing out the lift.
- There are separate entry and exit doors in the lift.
- The lift has a visual floor indicator.
- The lift has an audible announcer.
- The lift does not have a hearing assistance alarm system.
- The height of the lift controls are 95cm.
- The lift controls have tactile markings.
- The lift controls have Braille markings.
Approach (One New Change)
- Access into One New Change is step free with level access.
- There is step free access on the approach to the store.
- The surface of the approach is stone/concrete tiles.
Outside Access (One New Change)
- This information is for the entrance located on the lower ground floor of One New Change.
- There is step free access at this entrance.
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Entrance Details
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- The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
- The door(s) is/are double.
- The width of the door opening is 244cm (8ft).
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 at the food information counter.
- There is not a cash machine in the store.
- Trolleys designed for the use of wheelchair users are not available.
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Click and Collect
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- There is a Click and Collect service in the store.
- Customers can obtain online Order and Collect items from the food information counter.
Food Hall
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Food Hall
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- The Food Hall is located ahead as you enter.
- 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 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 high activity till(s) and self service till(s) (Scott tills) in the Food Hall.
- 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 (The Market Place)
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Location and Access
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- The Café is located to the left of the store as you enter the One New Change 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 90cm.
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Tables and Seating
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- There is not a priority table for wheelchair users.
- Some tables are permanently fixed.
- No chairs are permanently fixed.
- Some chairs have armrests.
- The nearest table is approximately 3m from the Café entrance/opening.
- The distance between the floor and the lowest dining table is 70cm.
- The distance between the floor and the highest dining table is 100cm.
- 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.
- The Café has a menu board.
- 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
- There is not an accessible toilet in the store.
Standard Toilet(s)
- There are no standard toilets in the store.
Public Facilities
- There is an accessible toilet available within the shopping centre.
- Standard toilets are available within the shopping centre.
- Baby changing facilities are available within the shopping centre.
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.