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ME+EM Edinburgh Store

43 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2HT

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Opening Times

  • Monday 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Tuesday 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Wednesday 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Thursday 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Friday 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Saturday 09:30 - 18:00.
  • Sunday 11:00 - 17:00.

Public Transport

Public Parking

  • On Street Blue Badge Parking View
    • There is a/are clearly signed and/or marked on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) available.
    • The on street Blue Badge parking bay(s) is/are located on George Street.
    • There are not parking charges for the on street Blue Badge parking bay(s).
  • On Street Standard Parking View
    • Standard on street parking is available.
    • The standard on street parking is located on George Street.
  • Public Car Park View
    • There is not a car park for public use within approximately 200m (219yd).
  • Drop-off Point(s) View
    • There is not a/are not clearly marked drop-off point(s).

Getting Help and Assistance

  • There is a member of staff available for help and assistance.
  • There is not a member of staff trained in British Sign Language.
  • British Sign Language interpreters cannot be provided on request.
  • The alternative formats documents can be provided in include: large print on request.
  • There is not an assistance dog toilet or toileting area at the venue/nearby.
  • Water bowls for assistance dogs are available.
  • There are not mobility aids available.
  • There is not a designated place of safety which can be used by people who may feel scared or at risk.
  • There is a dog basket available with a dog bowl. Dogs are welcome in the store.

Outside Access (Main Entrance)

  • Entrance View
    • This information is for the entrance located at the front of the store off George Street.
    • The entrance area/door is clearly signed.
    • This entrance is signed with 'ME+EM'.
    • There is stepped access at this entrance.
    • There is not a canopy or recess which provides weather protection at this entrance.
    • The entrance door(s) does not/do not contrast visually with its immediate surroundings.
    • The main door(s) open(s) away from you (push).
    • The door(s) is/are double width.
    • The door(s) may be difficult to open.
    • The width of the opening is 114cm.
    • There is a small lip on the threshold of the entrance, with a height of 2cm or below.
    • There is a member of staff available for assistance at this entrance.
    • The entrance doors are glass.
  • Step(s) View
    • The step(s) is/are located in front of the entrance.
    • There is/are 3 step(s).
    • The step(s) is/are not clearly marked.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are not between 15cm and 18cm.
    • The height of the step(s) is/are 14cm.
    • The depth of the step(s) is/are not between 30cm and 45cm.
    • The depth of the steps are 25cm.
    • There is not a/are not handrail(s) at the step(s).

Shop

  • The majority of aisle widths are 150cm+.
  • The type of flooring is stone and wood.
  • There is some flooring which includes patterns or colours which could be confusing or look like steps or holes to some people.
  • There is high colour contrast between the walls and floor in all areas.
  • The lighting levels are good.
  • Music is played everywhere.
  • The till(s) is/are located toward the rear of the shop.
  • There is step-free access to the till(s).
  • There is a clear unobstructed route to the till(s).
  • The till(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There are no windows, TVs, glazed screens or mirrors at/behind the till(s).
  • The till(s) is/are placed in front of a plain background.
  • The lighting levels at the till(s) are good.
  • The chip & pin card machines are accessible from the till(s).
  • The height of the till(s) is/are 110cm.
  • There is a lowered section at the till(s).
  • The height of the lowered section is 84cm.
  • There is a clear knee recess beneath the lowered section of the till(s).
  • There is not a hearing assistance system at the till(s).

Fitting Room(s)

  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are located at the rear of the store on the left.
  • There is/are 5 fitting room(s) in total within store, 1 of which is an accessible fitting room.
  • There is step free access to the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The accessible fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There is a curtain opening to access the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The clear width of the fitting room opening is 132cm.
  • The dimensions of the accessible fitting room(s) are 195cm x 304cm.
  • 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 23cm from the floor.
  • There is a/are coat hook(s) in the accessible fitting room(s), 163cm from the floor.
  • There is an emergency alarm, but it was not functional at the time of the survey.
  • There is a chair/stool in the accessible fitting room(s).
  • The height of the chair from the floor is 47cm.
  • There is not an assistance bell in the accessible fitting room(s), however if notified in advance a member of staff will be available for assistance if required.
  • The standard fitting room(s) is/are located at the rear of the store on either side.
  • There is/are 4 standard fitting room(s) within store.
  • There is step free access to the standard fitting room(s).
  • The fitting room(s) is/are not clearly signed.
  • There is a chair/stool/changing bench in the standard fitting room(s).

Toilet with Adaptations

  • There is not an/are not accessible toilet(s) available.

Standard Toilet(s)

  • Standard toilet facilities are not available.