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Marks and Spencer Torbay

Willows Retail Park, Nicholson Road, Torbay, Devon, TQ2 7XA

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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 Torre.
  • 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

  • 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.

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 180cm (5ft 11in).
    • 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).

Outside Access (Food Hall)

  • This information is for the entrance located at 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 175cm (5ft 9in).
    • 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 180cm (5ft 11in).

Inside Access

  • Inside Access View
    • There is step free access throughout 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 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.
    • The Click and Collect counter is located to the rear left of the food hall after you enter via the food hall entrance.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Click and Collect counter.
  • *****Click and Collect Touchscreen**** View
    • Self-service touchscreens are available for Click and Collect.
    • The touchscreens are 114cm to 159cm from the floor.
    • There is a button which will condense the screen content.
    • The height of the button is 114cm from the floor.
    • Once condensed the touchscreen heights are 114cm to 137cm from the floor.

Womenswear

  • Womenswear View
    • Womenswear is located on the ground floor, 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 30m from the Womenswear entrance.
    • The height of the Womenswear till(s)/counter(s) is/are 92cm.
    • The height of the lowered section of the till(s)/counter(s) is 78cm.
    • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
    • The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
    • 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.
  • Self-Service Touchscreens View
    • The controls/screen heights for the self-service checkout(s) vary between 97cm and 135cm.
    • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the self-service checkout(s).
    • Colleagues can provide assistance with using the self-service checkout(s).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 11 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).
    • 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 200cm 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 30cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 100cm 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 85cm.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 13 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).

Menswear

  • Menswear View
    • Menswear is located on the ground floor, to the rear 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).
    • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).
  • Accessible Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 6 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 200cm 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 27cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 100cm 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 105cm.
  • Standard Fitting Room(s) View
    • There is/are 5 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).

Lingerie

  • Lingerie View
    • Lingerie is located on the ground floor.
    • 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).
  • 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).
    • 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 95cm.
    • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 195cm 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 30cm from the floor.
    • There are coat hooks in the accessible fitting room(s) at 100cm and 140cm from the floor.
    • There is a functional emergency alarm in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • There is a chair/stool in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The height of the chair from the floor is 47cm.
    • There is a functional assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s).
    • The height of the assistance bell from the floor is 105cm.
  • 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).
    • 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

  • Beauty View
    • The Beauty department is located on the ground floor, to the right of the lingerie department.
    • 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).

Food Hall

  • Food Hall View
    • The Food Hall is located on the ground floor, 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.
    • There is a self service till with a hearing assistance system.
    • Staff can provide assistance with using the self service till(s) (Scott tills).
  • Comments View
    • The lower self service till has control heights of between 95cm and 133cm.

Other Floors

  • Stairs View
    • There are stairs, however they are not located on the shop floor/in a public area.
    • The stairs are located to the rear of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • The floors which are accessible by stairs are ground floor and first 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.
  • Escalator(s) View
    • There is an/are escalator(s) for public use.
    • The escalator(s) is/are located in the centre of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance.
    • 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.
  • Lift View
    • There is a lift for public use.
    • The lift is located to the rear of the store as you enter the Womenswear entrance, to the left of the Menswear department.
    • There is step free access to the lift.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the lift.
    • The lift is approximately 60m 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 160cm x 210cm.
    • There is not 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 does not have a hearing assistance alarm system.
    • The height of the lift controls are between 90cm and 107cm.
    • The lift controls have tactile markings.
    • The lift controls have Braille markings.

Home

  • Home View
    • The Home department is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
    • There is step free access to the Home 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 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), via lift.
    • 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 50m from the lift.
    • The height of the Home department till(s)/counter(s) is/are 76cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the till(s)/counter(s).

Babywear/Kidswear

  • Babywear/Kidswear View
    • Babywear/Kidswear is located on the first floor, to the left 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).

Till/Counter (First Floor)

  • The till/counter is located on the first floor, ahead as you exit the lift.
  • There is step free access to the till/counter.
  • There is a clear accessible route to the till/counter.
  • The till/counter is approximately 50m from the the lift.
  • The height of the till/counter is 93cm.
  • The height of the lowered section of the till/counter is 79cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section(s) of the till(s)/counter(s).
  • The clear knee recess has the dimensions of 70cm (height) x 30cm (depth).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till/counter.
  • Comments View
    • There are three self service tills.
    • Self service tills slots and screen control heights are between 53cm and 159cm.

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 on the first floor, to the left of the store as you exit the lift.
    • There is step free access to the Bureau de Change, via lift.
    • There is a clear accessible route to the Bureau de Change.
    • The Bureau de Change is approximately 7m from the lift.
    • The height of the Bureau de Change counter is 92cm.
    • There is a hearing assistance system at the counter.

Opticians

  • Opticians View
    • The opticians is located on the first floor, to the right after you exit the lift.
    • There is step-free access to the Opticians.
    • There is step-free access throughout the Opticians department.
  • Till(s)/Counter(s) View
    • There is step-free access to the till(s)/counter(s).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the till(s)/counter(s).
    • The nearest till(s)/counter(s) is/are approximately 30m from the the lift.
    • There is not a hearing assistance system available at the till(s)/counter(s).
    • 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.
  • Consultation Room(s) View
    • There is/are 1 consultation room(s) available.
    • There is step-free access to the consultation room(s).
    • There is a clear accessible route to the consultation room(s).
    • There is a/are door(s) leading into the consultation room surveyed.
    • The door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are single width.
    • The width of the door opening is 86cm.
    • There is room for a wheelchair user to manoeuvre (minimum space of 150cm x 150cm).
    • There is a sink in the consultation room.
    • There is a chair available.
    • The chair has not got armrests available on both sides.
    • The consultation room is enclosed with a roof.

Café (M&S Café)

  • Location and Access View
    • The Café is located on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.
    • 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 84cm.
  • 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 lowest dining table is 55cm.
    • The distance between the floor and the highest dining table 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 play background music.
    • WiFi is available in the Café.

Toilet with Adaptations

  • 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 on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.
    • 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 35m 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, 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 85cm.
    • The door is locked by a lever twist.
    • The dimensions of the accessible toilet are 170cm x 225cm.
    • 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 100cm.
    • 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 is a coat hook in the accessible toilet, 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 85cm from the floor.
    • 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 100cm.
    • 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 50cm.
    • 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 105cm.
    • There is a hand dryer.
    • The height of the hand dryer is 100cm.
  • 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 on the first floor, to the right of the store as you exit the lift.

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 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 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 90cm.

Parent and Baby Room

  • 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 35m 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 82cm.
  • There is a/are chair(s) in the parent and baby room.
  • There is a chair with armrests on both sides.
  • There is 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.